In June 2021, in between lockdowns, Cactus, written by Madelaine Nunn, was presented at La Mama. Katie directed this work in person and over zoom, after it was rescheduled from 2020 and the team were so excited and felt very privileged to be able to actually present the work in a theatre in between the two major lockdowns in Melbourne this year. It was beautifully received, selling out the season and being programmed for a regional tour for 2021.
The Anchor were programmed to present ROPE BURN, the full length version of their 2015 work Little Bitch, at Gasworks Arts Park for the Melbourne Fringe Festival in October. After a full week of rehearsals in August Melbourne went back into into lockdown for the sixth time, and after holding our breath for many more weeks, had to cancel this year’s production. The team are so excited to still be premiering this new work at Gasworks in 2022 and can’t wait to get back on the floor together.
Katie is currently directing the major performance work for the 1st year students at the National Institute of Circus Arts. This piece was scheduled to be presented this year in November, however it has now been rescheduled to early 2022.
Honey is a new work being created by Katie and the 3rd year students at the National Theatre Drama School, written in collaboration with Laura Lethlean. This piece is a true ensemble work, with the students also taking on production roles and presenting the piece in November.