A collection of words by Aussie writer Ellen Burgin.

Theatre producer, fringe festivals manager, arts and cultural journalist, new musicals specialist, and previous expat to Paris, Vietnam and Singapore, now based between London and Melbourne.

 
 
 

WRITING ABOUT ARTS AND CULTURE

I write what I know - I’m a new musical theatre development specialist, an independent producer, a fringe festivals manager, and a passionate arts and culture advocate.

 

THE SECOND WORD OF SHOW BUSINESS IS STILL BUSINESS

I recently completed a Masters degree level dissertation on the business models of new musical theatre development, the factors affecting success of new musicals and a study on markets where new musicals are developed. Here I try to disseminate that info in a less academic, more interesting form!

 
 

THEATRE REVIEWS and feature articles

I’m a regular columnist and reviewer for Theatre People in Australia, and I work as an independent theatre critic, covering professional, community, independent and fringe theatre around the world.

 

EVERYTHING ELSE

If it’s not theatre reviews, writing about arts and culture, or writing about new musicals, its here - from poetry to old magazine articles, travel writing and politics, and anything else I dig out of the archive.

My latest feature article for @theatremattersau is on the incomparable @queenievdzandt and her show BLUE, which opened tonight at @chapeloffchapel ! You can still see this intimate, warm cabaret show on Sat 16 - matinee and evening! Read about her me
Hello! Welcome to Writing Notes in the Dark, named for all the times I spend scribbing notes about theatre shows in the dark audience. Previously known as The Awkward Corner, but feeling grown up and a lot less awkward, here is where I'll promote wha