WE never actually set out to GET stats - rather to get stories and to LISTEN - what happened is that after … If you ask the average member of the public about geckos, chances are it will be the common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) that springs to their mind – arguably Australia's most successful invasive reptile and our only introduced gecko species. Artistic Director Luke Kerridge is an award winning theatre director, experienced arts educator, and Artistic Director of Barking Gecko Theatre. The Life of a Gecko. Luke Kerridge, artistic director of Barking Gecko Theatre. "That still doesn't happen much in theatre." Speaking about the project, Barking Gecko Artistic Director Luke Kerridge explains that, whilst there are many differences between the children’s theatre sectors in India and Australia, the intent is fundamentally the same. Artistic Director of Gecko, Amit Lahav, talks to Andrew Latimer about the long-haul life of Institute, coming to Festival Theatre this month. Matt's career has included positions as Artistic Director of Western Australia’s Children’s Theatre Company Barking Gecko and Resident Artist at Australia's national Shakespeare Company Bell Shakespeare. Artistic director.
We strive to make our work wide open to interpretation and put our audience at the heart of the narrative. Gecko Ensembles assist in developing empathy, self-esteem and confidence through creativity and play. Barking Gecko has built a fine reputation – greatly enhanced under John Sheedy as its artistic director since 2010 – as it made the ambitious transition from a children’s theatre company to one for young people of all ages. Barking Gecko Theatre Artistic Director Luke Kerridge commented that: “BGT’s vision is for children to be courageous, creative and culturally engaged. Kate Mulvany has been working hard to keep up with the Joneses. “Saltbush has toured the world for years and is an extraordinary piece of digital immersive theatre for young people,” Barking Gecko artistic director Matt Edgerton said. Credit: Andy Sheddon. She has held positions with Barking Gecko Theatre Co (Participation Co-ordinator), Tantrum Theatre Co (Workshop Co-ordinator)and Australian Theatre for Young People (Workshop Manager) before joining the ASPIRE program as Artistic Director in 2012. Artistic Director at Barking gecko theatre company Perth, Australia 91 connections. Join to Connect. Given the current state of arts funding, Artistic Director Luke Kerridge is taking hope from the turbulent birth of Barking Gecko Theatre in 1989.