A Masterclass with Wesley Enoch for Actors, Writers and Directors
Join acclaimed writer and director Wesley Enoch for a transformative two-day masterclass presented by The Byron Theatre Company. This intensive program is designed for actors, writers and directors interested in learning how to craft and express original work for the stage.
Drawing on over 30 years of experience as a writer, director, and arts leader — including roles as Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre, Director of Sydney Festival, and founding Artistic Director of the Indigenous theatre company Kooemba Jdarra — Wesley brings a wealth of knowledge in developing new work, supporting First Nations voices, and leading major cultural institutions. He will guide participants through practical exercises, provocations, and creative development processes that ignite and inspire.
Whether you're a performer, writer, director or creative observer, this is a rare opportunity to dive into the heart of original storytelling with one of Australia’s most influential theatre-makers.
More about Wesley:
Wesley Enoch is a proud Quandamooka man and one of Australia’s leading Indigenous artists. He is the former Artistic Director of Sydney Festival (2017–2020), where he commissioned and supported landmark works celebrating First Nations voices. His body of work as a writer and director includes iconic productions such as The 7 Stages of Grieving, Black Medea, The Sunshine Club and The Story of the Miracles at Cookie’s Table.
As a director, Wesley has helmed acclaimed productions including The Sapphires, Black Diggers, I Am Eora, The Man from Mukinupin, Yibiyung, Parramatta Girls, Black Cockatoo, A Raisin in the Sun, The Visitors, and Appropriate.
Wesley has held key artistic leadership roles including Artistic Director of Kooemba Jdarra Indigenous Performing Arts and Ilbijerri Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Theatre Co-operative. He has served as Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company, Associate Artistic Director at Belvoir Street Theatre, Artistic Director Queensland Theatre Company and held international and national residencies through the Australia Council.
He is currently Professor of Indigenous Practice at QUT, Co-Chair of Annamila First Nations Foundation, Acting Chair of Creative Australia, a Director of the North Australia Festival of Arts and the Australia Japan Foundation and currently under commission with STC and several screen projects. Wesley continues to advocate for cultural sovereignty, creative leadership, and systemic change through the arts.
Event Details:
Saturday 22 November
9:40 am - Theatre Doors open
10:00 am - Event begins
12:30 pm - Lunch Break (Please bring your lunch)
1:15 pm - Event continues
4:00 pm - Event ends for the day
Sunday 23 November
9:10 am - Theatre Doors open
9:30 am - Event begins
12:00 pm - Lunch Break (Please bring your lunch)
12:45 pm - Event continues
3:30 pm - Event concludes
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