ABOUT US

The Bangalow Theatre Company (BTC) is an innovative, bold and award winning Theatre Company based in Bangalow, Northern NSW. BTC is managed by a dedicated committee who collectively have many decades of professional experience in the performing arts, education and business management. Together we are passionate about bringing compelling and exciting Theatre to our region. Our Vision is:

  • to produce highly professional, innovative and breathtaking theatre

  • to provide a performance platform like no other for members of the Nothern Rivers and beyond

  • to encourage community involvement in the performing arts

  • to a development ground for original Australian Theatre

  • to foster and inspire the skills and talents of individual community members in all aspects of theatre.

Our People...

OUR PRESIDENT & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Anouska Gammon

Anouska Gammon has had extensive experience and involvement in the performing arts industry in Australia for over 30 years. After completing a Diploma at Brent Street Performing Arts and a Double Degree in Dance and Drama Education at University of New South Wales, Anouska has continued to pursue her love for the performing arts through teaching and choreographing in various institutions throughout NSW. Anouska currently runs BANG! Academy of Performing Arts, along with Rhythm Academy and LYRIC, all youth focused platforms in the Performing Arts for local Northern Rivers students. Recently she has entered the world of play writing and directing with her adaptation of Tristan Bancks, ‘Two Wolves’ in 2018 which won multiple awards for acting and best new theatrical work. Anouska is passionate about collaborations and creations that are locally derived, and she looks forward to creating more original works that are entirely crafted with local creators, designers, musicians, animators, dancers, actors and singers of all ages and experience! An active choreographer for State Dance Ensembles and Festivals, and a lecturer at Southern Cross University in Creative and Performing Arts in Education, Anouska is very excited to share her passion, respect and knowledge for the Arts with the wider community.

As a founding member of the BTC, Anouska is thrilled to be amongst such a fabulous bunch of creative volunteers and Thespians who look forward to bringing Bangalow some great theatre!

OUR BOARD

Carl Moore, Margaret Curtis, Will Gammon, Joel Cooper, Jake Dix, Amy Skene and Vanessa Gee

Our Community...

BTC AND THE NORTHERN RIVERS

First and foremost we are passionate about bringing premium Theatre to our region. Theatre that is innovative, creative and at the highest standard.

The BTC believes strongly in the goals we have set for the association but also the value that the association brings to Bangalow and the broader community. The establishment and ongoing work of the BTC benefits the community in the following ways:

  • promoting and building the artistic capacity of the community and region

  • providing easily accessible cultural and creative entertainment experiences for the community

  • fostering young talent - our local school students have the opportunity to gain ongoing and invaluable experience working with performing arts professionals and educators

  • fostering local talent - providing a platform for amateurs and professionals alike to hone their skills

  • creating opportunities to bring the community together and encourage wider audiences into the township of Bangalow

  • developing opportunities to work with and bring together a range of local businesses and community organisations

  • building important links and relationships between our youth, local professionals, local businesses and government

  • sharing a sense of community engagement and excitement focussed on a local event/production.