Episode 31: Union House Theatre Team: theatre-making in the heart of the University of Melbourne

Decoding Cultural Leadership

In this exciting episode of Decoding Cultural Leadership, we dive into the vibrant world of student theatre at the University of Melbourne. We speak with the passionate team behind Union House Theatre (UHT) about fostering emerging cultural leaders and the role of student theatre in shaping the arts sector.

Our guests share valuable insights into:

• UHT's role as a platform for student creativity and leadership
• The journey from student theatre to professional practice
• Innovative approaches to marketing student productions
• Creating safe spaces for artistic experimentation and growth
• The importance of theatre in driving social change

Featured guests:

• Xanthe Beesley- Artistic Director and Theatre Coordinator, UHT
• Simran Giria - Marketing and Development Officer, UHT
• Charlotte Rogers- UHT alumna and co-founder of Short Straw Theatre Company
• Hazel Pigrum - Current student and co-founder of Short Straw Theatre Company

Key themes:

• Facilitation as a creative practice
• The transient nature of student theatre communities
• Marketing as an artistic endeavour
• Theatre's unique capacity for social impact
• Balancing artistic expression with audience engagement

Links:

1. Union House Theatre website
2. UHT Instagram
3. UHT Facebook
4. Short Straw Theatre Company
5. University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU)

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