News and Events Archive

Feedback – Is it me or is it my acting ?

Aug 22

One of the most difficult aspects of acting is the ability to receive feedback about the way in which we perform.

If I view acting as a craft, a skill that can be honed and shaped and ultimately developed into a form that better communicates a message, then I’m more… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Why are they Laughing?

Jul 27

I often used to wonder what made people laugh in the re-enactments of stories in Playback. Especially when nothing directly funny was done, no gags or intended comic humour expressed, but nevertheless laughter often accompanies playback performances. (So does wonder, empathy suspense and a range of other emotions for that… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Playback partners with IAP2-International Association for Public Participation

Jul 14

If you work to engage groups of people and communities in anyway then come to this event and meet others who do.
Stories about this experience will be shared, new perspectives gained and we hope for you to leave inspired!
Playback partners with IAP2 to engage, reflect, connect and inspire… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Live music from May 30 show!

Jul 05

We have recorded some of the improvised music from the May 30th show.
Eliona Rapaport was the improvising musican for the evening. We look forward to adding more after other performances.
Roll over for live link…Enjoy
Opening moment
A moment
Wild Women Gather

Open rehearsals-your chance to come and join in!

May 26

We, Playback Theatre Sydney, will be holding open rehearsals on Monday 12 July & Monday August 30.

This means if you have had experience in Playback, either working in another company or doing any of our or other Playback workshops then you can come and join in on our regular… >> Continue Reading This Entry

PLAYBACK THEATRE – THERE IS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

May 26

The process. The process. The process is what crafts a playback theatre performer.

I have been told the same applies as to how one grows as a professional Social Worker. I graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work/ Arts from the University of Sydney in 2009. Having discovered a passion… >> Continue Reading This Entry

May 30 show

May 05

May 30 – Themes from the audience..this is an ‘any story goes’ night!
And it was a night of wild yarns, a  wild set and a windy night. A wonderful warming story of a group of woman who  have a wild time in Tamworth, another teller who is coming in… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Auditions – Musician & Actors

Mar 30

Playback Theatre Sydney will be holding auditions in June 2010
If you are an actor or a musician wishing to do some innovative improvisational work and participate as a member of a group ensemble contact Playback on 0417065664, or email playback@playbacktheatre.com.au for more information and to register.

It is essential… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Australian Playback Conference 2010

Mar 11

Playback Theatre Sydney and Out of the Box Theatre Company are excited to be hosting the Australian Playback Conference 2010
Click here for Registration form

Day registration costs:

$70/day, including morning and afternoon tea and lunch
$90/day including morning and afternoon tea, lunch and dinner

$130 single night cabin this… >> Continue Reading This Entry

Playback Theatre Sydney 1st show for 2010 – Change

Feb 22