[5 May 2024] Celebrated playwright and author Joanna Murray-Smith has joined the board of Red Stitch Theatre. This is a big win for the ensemble run actors’ theatre that has built a great reputation from it’s very small space in St Kilda opposite the Astor.
Joanna’s works have been performed by the ensemble, notably American Song and Fury, with great acclaim.
Also joining the Red Stitch Board are Sam Frey, Melanie Sherrin (Company Secretary) and Stephen Sweeney (Treasurer) and ensemble members Jing-Xuan Chan and Khisraw Jones-Shukoor.
The company thank departing members Catherine Cardinet and Damon Healey for their ten years of valuable service to Red Stitch.
Red Stitch team information

Friday 10 May 2024
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Joanna Murray-Smith joins the Red Stitch Board
Celebrated playwright will help write next chapter for actors’ theatre
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