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Sam Strong is an Australian theatre director; he was the artistic director of Queensland Theatre Company (2017–2019) and of Griffin Theatre Company (2010–2013).

Personal life

Strong was born in Nowra, New South Wales and is the son of late Australian businessman James Strong.^[1] Strong was Dux of Geelong Grammar School and graduated from the University of Melbourne with a BA(Hons) LLB(Hons) and the Victorian College of the Arts with a Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art (Directing).^[2] He was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria and practiced as a solicitor at Freehills. Strong is married to producer Katherine Slattery.

Career

From 2006 to 2008, Strong was the dramaturg in residence at Red Stitch Actors Theatre, where he co-founded the Red Stitch Writers residency and directed the Green Room Award-winning Red Sky Morning.^[3] From 2008 to 2010, he was Literary Associate at Belvoir, where he dramarturged the hit Brendan Cowell play Ruben Guthrie.^[4] From 2010 to 2013, Strong was artistic director of Griffin Theatre Company, where he directed successful revivals of contemporary Australian classics, tripled subscribers, and directed the highest selling show in the company's history (The Boys).^[5]

From 2013 to 2015, Strong was the associate artistic director of Melbourne Theatre Company, where he directed the theatrical debuts of visual artist Callum Morton and the group Working Dog Productions.^[6]

Strong has directed many of Australia's leading actors including Justine Clarke, Lucy Durack, Colin Friels, Noni Hazlehurst, Asher Keddie, Lachy Hulme, Robyn Nevin, Josh McConville, Luke Mullins, Pamela Rabe, Kat Stewart, Erik Thomson, Hugo Weaving, and David Wenham.

Strong commenced as artistic director of Queensland Theatre Company in November 2015 and was appointed chair of contemporary circus company, Circa in April 2015.^[7]^[8]

Strong launched his first season as artistic director on 12 September 2016 with a rebranding of the company to Queensland Theatre (QT).^[9] Highlights of the season include real-life couple Marta Dusseldorp and Ben Winspear in Scenes from a Marriage, Nakkiah Lui making her directing debut with An Octoroon, starring Miranda Tapsell, and co-productions with Melbourne Theatre Company, Griffin Theatre Company and Black Swan State Theatre Company. Strong also announced nine commitments for his 2017 season that will deliver on the company's vision to lead the nation from Queensland, including opening a world premiere production in Cairns, performing in 15 interstate venues, gender parity of writers and directors and one third diverse casting.^[10]

Strong's first season at Queensland Theatre (2017) achieved the largest box office in the company's history.^[11] In the same year, Strong became only the second director in the history of the awards to have two productions nominated for Best Play in the one year at the Helpmann Awards.^[11] He announced his departure from QT in March 2018.^[12]

Productions

2008

Red Sky Morning by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre)^[13]
Shedding by Melissa Bubnic (La Mama)^[14]

2009

Faces in the Crowd by Leo Butler (Red Stitch Actors Theatre)^[15]
Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno (B Sharp)^[16]
Tender by Nicki Bloom [Staged Reading] (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[17]
The Sea Project by Elise Hurst [Staged Reading] (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[18]
Red Sky Morning by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre return season)^[19]

2010

Madagascar by J.T. Rogers (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[20]
The Power of Yes by David Hare (Belvoir St Theatre)^[21]
Red Sky Morning by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre national tour)^[22]

2011

And No More Shall We Part by Tom Holloway (Griffin Theatre Company)^[23]
Speaking in Tongues by Andrew Bovell (Griffin Theatre Company)^[24]

2012

Between Two Waves by Ian Meadows (Griffin Theatre Company)^[25]
Les Liaisons dangereuses by Christopher Hampton (Sydney Theatre Company)^[26]
The Boys by Gordon Graham (Griffin Theatre Company/Sydney Festival)^[27]

2013

Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[28]
The Crucible by Arthur Miller (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[29]
The Floating World by John Romeril (Griffin Theatre Company)^[30]

2014

Private Lives by Noël Coward^[31]
The Speechmaker by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner & Rob Sitch (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[32]
The Sublime by Brendan Cowell (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[33]

2015

Masquerade by Kate Mulvany (Sydney Festival/Griffin Theatre Company/State Theatre Company of South Australia/Melbourne Festival)^[34]
The Weir by Conor McPherson (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[35]
Endgame by Samuel Beckett (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[36]

2016

Jasper Jones based on the novel by Craig Silvey, adapted by Kate Mulvany (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[37]
Double Indemnity by Tom Holloway, adapted from the book by James M Cain (Melbourne Theatre Company)^[38]

2017

Noises Off! by Michael Frayn (Queensland Theatre/Melbourne Theatre Company)
Once in Royal David's City by Michael Gow (Queensland Theatre/Black Swan State Theatre Company)

2018

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (Queensland Theatre) with music by Tim Finn

Awards

Winner Best Director Sydney Theatre Awards 2013 (The Floating World)
Nominated for Best Director Green Room Awards 2014 (The Sublime)
Nominated for Best Production Sydney Theatre Awards 2013 (The Floating World)
Nominated for Best Director Sydney Theatre Awards 2012 (The Boys)
Nominated for Best Production Sydney Theatre Awards 2012 (The Boys)
Nominated for Best Production Sydney Theatre Awards 2012 (Les Liaisons dangereuses)
Nominated for Best Play Helpmann Awards 2012 (The Boys)
Nominated for Best Director Helpmann Awards 2012 (The Boys)
Nominated for Best Director Sydney Theatre Awards 2010 (The Power of Yes)
Nominated for Best Director Greenroom Awards 2009 (Red Sky Morning)
Nominated for Best Play Helpmann Awards 2017 (Once in Royal David's City)
Nominated for Best Play Helpmann Awards 2017 (Jasper Jones)
Nominated for Best Production Green Room Awards 2017 (Jasper Jones)
Nominated for Best Director Green Room Awards 2017 (Jasper Jones)

References

^ Blake, Elissa. "Sam, I am". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Sam Strong - Memories of director's time at VCA". University of Melbourne Alumni eNews. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ Litchfield, Neil. "Sam Strong and Australian Plays in the Making". Stage Whispers. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ Dunn, Emily. "Cut and polish". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ Watts, Richard. "Sam Strong announced as QTC's new AD". ArtsHub. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ Kermond, Clare (17 April 2015). "Melbourne Theatre Company's Sam Strong on spotting emerging talent, The Speechmaker and new writing". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
^ Wilson, Ashleigh. "Next generation takes over the centre stage of Australian theatre". The Australian. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "QTC to 'lead the nation from Brisbane' with Sam Strong's new national artistic team". Daily Review. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
^ "Queensland Theatre Company reveals 2017 season and name change | Daily Review: Film, stage and music reviews, interviews and more". dailyreview.com.au. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
^ "2017 | Queensland Theatre". www.queenslandtheatre.com.au. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
^ ^a ^b "Queensland Theatre's AD in Strong position at the Helpmanns". Limelight. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
^ "Queensland Theatre Boss Sam Strong Announces His Not-So Imminent Departure" by Phil Brown, The Courier-Mail, 28 March 2019
^ "Red Sky Morning". Red Stitch Actors Theatre. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Shedding". Ausstage. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Faces in the Crowd". Red Stitch Actors Theatre. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ Kary, David. "Thom Pain (based on nothing)". Sydney Arts Guide. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Cybec Readings". Cybec.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Cybec Readings". Cybec.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Red Sky Morning". Ausstage. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Madagascar". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "The Power of Yes". Belvoir St Theatre. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Red Sky Morning". Ausstage. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "And No More Shall We Part". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Speaking in Tongues". Griffin Theatre Company.
^ "Between Two Waves". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ Catlett, Jason. "Les Liaisons dangereuses". Time Out Sydney. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "The Boys". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Other Desert Cities". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "The Crucible". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "The Floating World". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Privates Lives". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "The Speechmaker". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "The Sublime". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "Griffin Theatre: Masquerade". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
^ "The Weir". Melbourne Theatre Company.
^ "Endgame". Melbourne Theatre Company. Archived from the original on 2014-09-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Jasper Jones - Melbourne Theatre Company". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
^ "Double Indemnity - Melbourne Theatre Company". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 2016-09-23.

[1] Blake, Elissa. "Sam, I am". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[2] "Sam Strong - Memories of director's time at VCA". University of Melbourne Alumni eNews. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[3] Litchfield, Neil. "Sam Strong and Australian Plays in the Making". Stage Whispers. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[4] Dunn, Emily. "Cut and polish". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[5] Watts, Richard. "Sam Strong announced as QTC's new AD". ArtsHub. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[6] Kermond, Clare (17 April 2015). "Melbourne Theatre Company's Sam Strong on spotting emerging talent, The Speechmaker and new writing". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 28 March 2019.

[7] Wilson, Ashleigh. "Next generation takes over the centre stage of Australian theatre". The Australian. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[8] "QTC to 'lead the nation from Brisbane' with Sam Strong's new national artistic team". Daily Review. Retrieved 6 March 2016.

[9] "Queensland Theatre Company reveals 2017 season and name change | Daily Review: Film, stage and music reviews, interviews and more". dailyreview.com.au. Retrieved 2016-09-23.

[10] "2017 | Queensland Theatre". www.queenslandtheatre.com.au. Retrieved 2016-09-23.

[:0-11] "Queensland Theatre's AD in Strong position at the Helpmanns". Limelight. Retrieved 2018-06-06.

[12] "Queensland Theatre Boss Sam Strong Announces His Not-So Imminent Departure" by Phil Brown, The Courier-Mail, 28 March 2019

[13] "Red Sky Morning". Red Stitch Actors Theatre. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[14] "Shedding". Ausstage. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[15] "Faces in the Crowd". Red Stitch Actors Theatre. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[16] Kary, David. "Thom Pain (based on nothing)". Sydney Arts Guide. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[17] "Cybec Readings". Cybec.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[18] "Cybec Readings". Cybec.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[19] "Red Sky Morning". Ausstage. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[20] "Madagascar". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[21] "The Power of Yes". Belvoir St Theatre. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[22] "Red Sky Morning". Ausstage. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[23] "And No More Shall We Part". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[24] "Speaking in Tongues". Griffin Theatre Company.

[25] "Between Two Waves". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[26] Catlett, Jason. "Les Liaisons dangereuses". Time Out Sydney. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[27] "The Boys". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[28] "Other Desert Cities". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[29] "The Crucible". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[30] "The Floating World". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[31] "Privates Lives". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[32] "The Speechmaker". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[33] "The Sublime". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[34] "Griffin Theatre: Masquerade". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 26 October 2015.

[35] "The Weir". Melbourne Theatre Company.

[36] "Endgame". Melbourne Theatre Company. Archived from the original on 2014-09-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[37] "Jasper Jones - Melbourne Theatre Company". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 2016-09-23.

[38] "Double Indemnity - Melbourne Theatre Company". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 2016-09-23.

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-'''Sam Strong''' is an Australian [[theatre director]] and the current Artistic Director of [[Queensland Theatre Company]]. He was formerly Artistic Director of [[Griffin Theatre Company|Griffin Theatre Company]].
+'''Sam Strong''' is an Australian [[theatre director]]; he was the artistic director of [[Queensland Theatre Company]] (2017–2019) and of [[Griffin Theatre Company]] (2010–2013).
 == Personal life ==
-Strong was born in [[Nowra, New South Wales]] and is the son of late Australian businessman [[James Strong (Australian businessman)|James Strong]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/sam-i-am-20120329-1vzay.html|title=Sam, I am|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|last1=Blake|first1=Elissa|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> Strong was Dux of [[Geelong Grammar School]] and graduated from the [[University of Melbourne]] with a BA(Hons) LLB(Hons) and the [[Victorian College of the Arts]] with a Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art (Directing).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumni.news.unimelb.edu.au/sam-strong-memories-directors-time-vca|title=Sam Strong - Memories of director's time at VCA|website=University of Melbourne Alumni eNews|publisher=University of Melbourne|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> He was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria and practiced as a solicitor at Freehills. Strong is married to producer Katherine Slattery.
+Strong was born in [[Nowra, New South Wales]] and is the son of late Australian businessman [[James Strong (Australian businessman)|James Strong]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/sam-i-am-20120329-1vzay.html|title=Sam, I am|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|last1=Blake|first1=Elissa|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> Strong was Dux of [[Geelong Grammar School]] and graduated from the [[University of Melbourne]] with a BA(Hons) LLB(Hons) and the [[Victorian College of the Arts]] with a Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art (Directing).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumni.news.unimelb.edu.au/sam-strong-memories-directors-time-vca|title=Sam Strong - Memories of director's time at VCA|website=University of Melbourne Alumni eNews|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> He was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria and practiced as a solicitor at Freehills. Strong is married to producer Katherine Slattery.
 == Career ==
-From 2006 to 2008, Strong was the dramaturg in residence at [[Red Stitch Actors Theatre]], where he co-founded the Red Stitch Writers residency and directed the [[Green Room Awards|Green Room Award]]-winning ''Red Sky Morning''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/sam-strong-and-australian-plays-making|title=Sam Strong and Australian Plays in the Making|website=Stage Whispers|publisher=Stage Whispers|last1=Litchfield|first1=Neil|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> From 2008 to 2010, he was Literary Associate at [[Belvoir (theatre company)|Belvoir]], where he dramarturged the hit [[Brendan Cowell]] play ''Ruben Guthrie''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/cut-and-polish/2009/07/31/1248977185927.html|title=Cut and polish|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|last1=Dunn|first1=Emily|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> From 2010 to 2013, Strong was Artistic Director of [[Griffin Theatre Company]], where he directed successful revivals of contemporary Australian classics, tripled subscribers, and directed the highest selling show in the company’s history (''The Boys'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://performing.artshub.com.au/news-article/news/performing-arts/richard-watts/sam-strong-announced-as-qtcs-new-ad-249346|title=Sam Strong announced as QTC's new AD|website=ArtsHub|publisher=ArtsHub|last1=Watts|first1=Richard|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+From 2006 to 2008, Strong was the dramaturg in residence at [[Red Stitch Actors Theatre]], where he co-founded the Red Stitch Writers residency and directed the [[Green Room Awards|Green Room Award]]-winning ''Red Sky Morning''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/sam-strong-and-australian-plays-making|title=Sam Strong and Australian Plays in the Making|website=Stage Whispers|last1=Litchfield|first1=Neil|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> From 2008 to 2010, he was Literary Associate at [[Belvoir (theatre company)|Belvoir]], where he dramarturged the hit [[Brendan Cowell]] play ''Ruben Guthrie''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/cut-and-polish/2009/07/31/1248977185927.html|title=Cut and polish|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|last1=Dunn|first1=Emily|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> From 2010 to 2013, Strong was artistic director of [[Griffin Theatre Company]], where he directed successful revivals of contemporary Australian classics, tripled subscribers, and directed the highest selling show in the company's history (''The Boys'').<ref>{{cite web|url=http://performing.artshub.com.au/news-article/news/performing-arts/richard-watts/sam-strong-announced-as-qtcs-new-ad-249346|title=Sam Strong announced as QTC's new AD|website=ArtsHub|last1=Watts|first1=Richard|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-From 2013 to 2015, Strong was the Associate Artistic Director of [[Melbourne Theatre Company]], where he directed the theatrical debuts of visual artist [[Callum Morton]] and screen comedians [[Working Dog]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kermond|first1=Clare|title=Melbourne Theatre Company's Sam Strong on spotting emerging talent, The Speechmaker and new writing|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/stage/melbourne-theatre-companys-sam-strong-on-spotting-emerging-talent-the-speechmaker-and-new-writing-20150411-1mibnw.html|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+From 2013 to 2015, Strong was the associate artistic director of [[Melbourne Theatre Company]], where he directed the theatrical debuts of visual artist [[Callum Morton]] and the group [[Working Dog Productions]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kermond|first1=Clare|title=Melbourne Theatre Company's Sam Strong on spotting emerging talent, ''The Speechmaker'' and new writing|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/stage/melbourne-theatre-companys-sam-strong-on-spotting-emerging-talent-the-speechmaker-and-new-writing-20150411-1mibnw.html|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=17 April 2015|accessdate=28 March 2019}}</ref>
-Strong has directed many of Australia’s leading actors including [[Justine Clarke]], [[Lucy Durack]], [[Colin Friels]], [[Noni Hazlehurst]], [[Asher Keddie]], [[Lachy Hulme]], [[Robyn Nevin]], Josh McConville, [[Luke Mullins]], [[Pamela Rabe]], [[Kat Stewart]], [[Erik Thomson]], [[Hugo Weaving]], and [[David Wenham]].
+Strong has directed many of Australia's leading actors including [[Justine Clarke]], [[Lucy Durack]], [[Colin Friels]], [[Noni Hazlehurst]], [[Asher Keddie]], [[Lachy Hulme]], [[Robyn Nevin]], Josh McConville, [[Luke Mullins]], [[Pamela Rabe]], [[Kat Stewart]], [[Erik Thomson]], [[Hugo Weaving]], and [[David Wenham]].
-Strong commenced as [[Artistic Director]] of Queensland Theatre Company in November 2015 and was appointed Chair of contemporary circus company, [[Circa (contemporary circus)|Circa]] in April 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/stage/next-generation-takes-over-the-centre-stage-of-australian-theatre/story-fn9d344c-1227539277916|title=Next generation takes over the centre stage of Australian theatre|website=The Australian|publisher=The Australian|last1=Wilson|first1=Ashleigh|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailyreview.com.au/qtc-to-lead-the-nation-from-brisbane-with-sam-strongs-new-national-artistic-team/36745|title=QTC to 'lead the nation from Brisbane' with Sam Strong's new national artistic team|website=Daily Review|publisher=Daily Review|accessdate=6 March 2016}}</ref>
+Strong commenced as [[artistic director]] of [[Queensland Theatre Company]] in November 2015 and was appointed chair of contemporary circus company, [[Circa (contemporary circus)|Circa]] in April 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/stage/next-generation-takes-over-the-centre-stage-of-australian-theatre/story-fn9d344c-1227539277916|title=Next generation takes over the centre stage of Australian theatre|newspaper=[[The Australian]]|last=Wilson|first=Ashleigh|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailyreview.com.au/qtc-to-lead-the-nation-from-brisbane-with-sam-strongs-new-national-artistic-team/36745|title=QTC to 'lead the nation from Brisbane' with Sam Strong's new national artistic team|website=Daily Review|accessdate=6 March 2016}}</ref>
-Strong launched his first season as Artistic Director on 12 September 2016 with a rebranding of the company to Queensland Theatre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyreview.com.au/queensland-theatre-company-reveals-2017-season-name-change/48903/|title=Queensland Theatre Company reveals 2017 season and name change {{!}} Daily Review: Film, stage and music reviews, interviews and more.|website=dailyreview.com.au|access-date=2016-09-23}}</ref> Highlights of the season include real-life couple [[Marta Dusseldorp]] and Ben Winspear in ''[[Scenes from a Marriage]]'', Nakkiah Lui making her directing debut with ''An Octoroon'', starring [[Miranda Tapsell]], and co-productions with Melbourne Theatre Company, [[Griffin Theatre Company]] and [[Black Swan State Theatre Company]]. Strong also announced nine commitments for his 2017 season that will deliver on the company’s vision to lead the nation from Queensland, including opening a world premiere production in Cairns, performing in 15 interstate venues, gender parity of writers and directors and one third diverse casting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.queenslandtheatre.com.au/Whats-on/2017|title=2017 {{!}} Queensland Theatre|website=www.queenslandtheatre.com.au|access-date=2016-09-23}}</ref>
+Strong launched his first season as artistic director on 12 September 2016 with a rebranding of the company to Queensland Theatre (QT).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyreview.com.au/queensland-theatre-company-reveals-2017-season-name-change/48903/|title=Queensland Theatre Company reveals 2017 season and name change {{!}} Daily Review: Film, stage and music reviews, interviews and more.|website=dailyreview.com.au|access-date=2016-09-23}}</ref> Highlights of the season include real-life couple [[Marta Dusseldorp]] and Ben Winspear in ''[[Scenes from a Marriage]]'', Nakkiah Lui making her directing debut with ''An Octoroon'', starring [[Miranda Tapsell]], and co-productions with Melbourne Theatre Company, [[Griffin Theatre Company]] and [[Black Swan State Theatre Company]]. Strong also announced nine commitments for his 2017 season that will deliver on the company's vision to lead the nation from Queensland, including opening a world premiere production in Cairns, performing in 15 interstate venues, gender parity of writers and directors and one third diverse casting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.queenslandtheatre.com.au/Whats-on/2017|title=2017 {{!}} Queensland Theatre|website=www.queenslandtheatre.com.au|access-date=2016-09-23}}</ref>
-Strong’s first season at Queensland Theatre (2017) achieved the largest box office in the company’s history <ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/queensland-theatres-ad-in-strong-position-at-the-helpmanns/|title=Queensland Theatre’s AD in Strong position at the Helpmanns - Limelight|work=Limelight|access-date=2018-06-06|language=en-US}}</ref>. In the same year, Strong became only the second director in the history of the awards to have two productions nominated for Best Play in the one year at the Helpmann Awards.<ref name=":0" />
+Strong's first season at Queensland Theatre (2017) achieved the largest box office in the company's history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/queensland-theatres-ad-in-strong-position-at-the-helpmanns/|title=Queensland Theatre's AD in Strong position at the Helpmanns|work=[[Limelight (magazine)|Limelight]]|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref> In the same year, Strong became only the second director in the history of the awards to have two productions nominated for Best Play in the one year at the Helpmann Awards.<ref name=":0" /> He announced his departure from QT in March 2018.<ref>[https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-theatre-boss-sam-strong-announces-his-notso-imminent-departure/news-story/01b1ac2fc342a733cc7322addbfd19bb "Queensland Theatre Boss Sam Strong Announces His Not-So Imminent Departure"] by Phil Brown, ''[[The Courier-Mail]]'', 28 March 2019</ref>
+==Productions==
-'''2018'''
+'''2008'''
+* ''Red Sky Morning'' by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre)<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Sky Morning|url=http://redstitch.net/gallery/red-sky-morning/|website=Red Stitch Actors Theatre|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''Shedding'' by Melissa Bubnic (La Mama)<ref>{{cite web|title=Shedding|url=https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/75976|website=Ausstage|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+'''2009'''
-*''Twelfth Night'' by William Shakespeare ([[Queensland Theatre Company|Queensland Theatre]]) with music by [[Tim Finn]]
+* ''Faces in the Crowd'' by Leo Butler (Red Stitch Actors Theatre)<ref>{{cite web|title=Faces in the Crowd|url=http://redstitch.net/gallery/faces-in-the-crowd/|website=Red Stitch Actors Theatre|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''Thom Pain (based on nothing)'' by [[Will Eno]] (B Sharp)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kary|first1=David|title=Thom Pain (based on nothing)|url=http://www.sydneyartsguide.com.au/thom-painbased-on-nothing/|website=Sydney Arts Guide|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''Tender'' by Nicki Bloom [Staged Reading] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Cybec Readings|url=http://www.cybec.com.au/MTC.htm|website=Cybec.com.au|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''The Sea Project'' by Elise Hurst [Staged Reading] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Cybec Readings|url=http://www.cybec.com.au/MTC.htm|website=Cybec.com.au|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''Red Sky Morning'' by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre return season)<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Sky Morning|url=https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/work/7080|website=Ausstage|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-'''2017'''
+'''2010'''
+* ''Madagascar'' by [[J. T. Rogers|J.T. Rogers]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Madagascar|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/2010-main-season/madagascar/|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''The Power of Yes'' by [[David Hare (playwright)|David Hare]] (Belvoir St Theatre)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Power of Yes|url=http://belvoir.com.au/productions/the-power-of-yes/|website=Belvoir St Theatre|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''Red Sky Morning'' by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre national tour)<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Sky Morning|url=https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/99784|website=Ausstage|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+'''2011'''
-*''[[Noises Off|Noises Off!]]'' By Michael Frayn (Queensland Theatre/Melbourne Theatre Company)
+* ''[[And No More Shall We Part]]'' by Tom Holloway (Griffin Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=And No More Shall We Part|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/and-no-more-shall-we-part/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-*''Once in Royal David’s City'' by [[Michael Gow]] (Queensland Theatre/Black Swan State Theatre Company)
+* ''Speaking in Tongues'' by [[Andrew Bovell]] (Griffin Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Speaking in Tongues|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/speaking-in-tongues/|website=Griffin Theatre Company}}</ref>
-'''2016'''
+'''2012'''
-* ''[[Jasper Jones]]'' based on the novel by [[Craig Silvey]], adapted by [[Kate Mulvany]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/season-2016/jasper-jones/|title=Jasper Jones - Melbourne Theatre Company|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|access-date=2016-09-23}}</ref>
+* ''[[Between Two Waves]]'' by Ian Meadows (Griffin Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Between Two Waves|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/between-two-waves/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''[[Les Liaisons dangereuses]]'' by [[Christopher Hampton]] (Sydney Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Catlett|first1=Jason|title=Les Liaisons dangereuses|url=http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/theatre/events/27590/sydney-theatre-company-les-liasons-dangereuses|website=Time Out Sydney|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''[[Double Indemnity (novel)|Double Indemnity]]'' by [[Tom Holloway]], adapted from the book by [[James M. Cain|James M Cain]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/season-2016/double-indemnity/|title=Double Indemnity - Melbourne Theatre Company|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|access-date=2016-09-23}}</ref>
+* ''The Boys'' by Gordon Graham (Griffin Theatre Company/Sydney Festival)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Boys|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/the-boys/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-'''2015'''
+'''2013'''
-* ''[[Masquerade (book)|Masquerade]]'' by Kate Mulvany ([[Sydney Festival]]/Griffin Theatre Company/[[State Theatre Company of South Australia]]/[[Melbourne Festival]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Griffin Theatre: Masquerade|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/whats-on/masquerade/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''[[The Weir]]'' by [[Conor McPherson]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Weir|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/mainstage-2015/the-weir/|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|publisher=Melbourne Theatre Company}}</ref>
+* ''[[Other Desert Cities]]'' by [[Jon Robin Baitz]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Other Desert Cities|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/2013-mainstage/otherdesertcities/|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''[[Endgame (play)|Endgame]]'' by [[Samuel Beckett]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Endgame|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/mainstage-2015/endgame/|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|publisher=Melbourne Theatre Company|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927121417/http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/mainstage-2015/endgame/|archivedate=2014-09-27|df=}}</ref>
+* ''[[The Crucible]]'' by [[Arthur Miller]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Crucible|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/2013-mainstage/the-crucible|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''The Floating World'' by [[John Romeril]] (Griffin Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Floating World|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/the-floating-world/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
 '''2014'''
+* ''[[Private Lives]]'' by [[Noël Coward]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Privates Lives|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/mainstage-2014/private-lives|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''The Speechmaker'' by [[Santo Cilauro]], [[Tom Gleisner]] & [[Rob Sitch]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Speechmaker|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/mainstage-2014/the-speechmaker|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''The Sublime'' by [[Brendan Cowell]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Sublime|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/mainstage-2014/the-sublime|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+'''2015'''
-* ''[[Private Lives]]'' by [[Noël Coward]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Privates Lives|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/mainstage-2014/private-lives|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|publisher=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''The Speechmaker'' by [[Santo Cilauro]], [[Tom Gleisner]] & [[Rob Sitch]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Speechmaker|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/mainstage-2014/the-speechmaker|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|publisher=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''[[Masquerade (book)|Masquerade]]'' by Kate Mulvany ([[Sydney Festival]]/Griffin Theatre Company/[[State Theatre Company of South Australia]]/[[Melbourne Festival]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Griffin Theatre: Masquerade|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/whats-on/masquerade/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''The Sublime'' by [[Brendan Cowell]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Sublime|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/mainstage-2014/the-sublime|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|publisher=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+* ''[[The Weir]]'' by [[Conor McPherson]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Weir|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/mainstage-2015/the-weir/|website=Melbourne Theatre Company}}</ref>
+* ''[[Endgame (play)|Endgame]]'' by [[Samuel Beckett]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Endgame|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/mainstage-2015/endgame/|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927121417/http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/mainstage-2015/endgame/|archivedate=2014-09-27|df=}}</ref>
-'''2013'''
+'''2016'''
+* ''[[Jasper Jones]]'' based on the novel by [[Craig Silvey]], adapted by [[Kate Mulvany]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/season-2016/jasper-jones/|title=Jasper Jones - Melbourne Theatre Company|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|access-date=2016-09-23}}</ref>
+* ''[[Double Indemnity (novel)|Double Indemnity]]'' by [[Tom Holloway]], adapted from the book by [[James M. Cain|James M Cain]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/season-2016/double-indemnity/|title=Double Indemnity - Melbourne Theatre Company|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|access-date=2016-09-23}}</ref>
+'''2017'''
-* ''[[Other Desert Cities]]'' by [[Jon Robin Baitz]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Other Desert Cities|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/2013-mainstage/otherdesertcities/|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|publisher=Melbourne Theatre Companyaccessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+*''[[Noises Off|Noises Off!]]'' by [[Michael Frayn]] (Queensland Theatre/Melbourne Theatre Company)
-* ''[[The Crucible]]'' by [[Arthur Miller]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Crucible|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/2013-mainstage/the-crucible|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|publisher=Melbourne Theatre Companyaccessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
+*''Once in Royal David's City'' by [[Michael Gow]] (Queensland Theatre/Black Swan State Theatre Company)
-* ''The Floating World'' by [[John Romeril]] (Griffin Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Floating World|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/the-floating-world/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|publisher=Griffin Theatre Companyaccessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-'''2012'''
+'''2018'''
+*''[[Twelfth Night]]'' by [[William Shakespeare]] ([[Queensland Theatre Company|Queensland Theatre]]) with music by [[Tim Finn]]
-* ''[[Between Two Waves]]'' by Ian Meadows (Griffin Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Between Two Waves|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/between-two-waves/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|publisher=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''[[Les Liaisons Dangereuses]]'' by [[Christopher Hampton]] (Sydney Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Catlett|first1=Jason|title=Les Liaisons Dangereuses|url=http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/theatre/events/27590/sydney-theatre-company-les-liasons-dangereuses|website=Time Out Sydney|publisher=Time Out|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''The Boys'' by Gordon Graham (Griffin Theatre Company/Sydney Festival)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Boys|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/the-boys/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|publisher=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-'''2011'''
-* ''[[And No More Shall We Part]]'' by Tom Holloway (Griffin Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=And No More Shall We Part|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/and-no-more-shall-we-part/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|publisher=Griffin Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''Speaking in Tongues'' by [[Andrew Bovell]] (Griffin Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Speaking in Tongues|url=http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/archive/speaking-in-tongues/|website=Griffin Theatre Company|publisher=Griffin Theatre Company}}</ref>
-'''2010'''
-* ''Madagascar'' by [[J. T. Rogers|J.T. Rogers]] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Madagascar|url=http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/archive/2010-main-season/madagascar/|website=Melbourne Theatre Company|publisher=Melbourne Theatre Company|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''The Power of Yes'' by [[David Hare (playwright)|David Hare]] (Belvoir St Theatre)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Power of Yes|url=http://belvoir.com.au/productions/the-power-of-yes/|website=Belvoir St Theatre|publisher=Belvoir St Theatre|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''Red Sky Morning'' by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre national tour)<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Sky Morning|url=https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/99784|website=Ausstage|publisher=Ausstage|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-'''2009'''
-* ''Faces in the Crowd'' by Leo Butler (Red Stitch Actors Theatre)<ref>{{cite web|title=Faces in the Crowd|url=http://redstitch.net/gallery/faces-in-the-crowd/|website=Red Stitch Actors Theatre|publisher=Red Stitch Actors Theatre|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''Thom Pain (based on nothing)'' by [[Will Eno]] (B Sharp)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kary|first1=David|title=Thom Pain (based on nothing)|url=http://www.sydneyartsguide.com.au/thom-painbased-on-nothing/|website=Sydney Arts Guide|publisher=Sydney Arts Guide|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''Tender'' by Nicki Bloom [Staged Reading] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Cybec Readings|url=http://www.cybec.com.au/MTC.htm|website=Cybec|publisher=Cybec|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''The Sea Project'' by Elise Hurst [Staged Reading] (Melbourne Theatre Company)<ref>{{cite web|title=Cybec Readings|url=http://www.cybec.com.au/MTC.htm|website=Cybec|publisher=Cybec|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''Red Sky Morning'' by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre return season)<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Sky Morning|url=https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/work/7080|website=Ausstage|publisher=Ausstage|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-'''2008'''
-* ''Red Sky Morning'' by Tom Holloway (Red Stitch Actors Theatre)<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Sky Morning|url=http://redstitch.net/gallery/red-sky-morning/|website=Red Stitch Actors Theatre|publisher=Red Stitch Actors Theatre|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
-* ''Shedding'' by Melissa Bubnic (La Mama)<ref>{{cite web|title=Shedding|url=https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/75976|website=Ausstage|publisher=Ausstage|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
 == Awards ==
@@ Line 86: / Line 78: @@
 * Nominated for Best Director Sydney Theatre Awards 2012 (''The Boys'')
 * Nominated for Best Production Sydney Theatre Awards 2012 (''The Boys'')
-* Nominated for Best Production Sydney Theatre Awards 2012 (''Les Liaisons Dangereuses'')
+* Nominated for Best Production Sydney Theatre Awards 2012 (''Les Liaisons dangereuses'')
 * Nominated for Best Play Helpmann Awards 2012 (''The Boys'')
 * Nominated for Best Director Helpmann Awards 2012 (''The Boys'')
 * Nominated for Best Director Sydney Theatre Awards 2010 (''The Power of Yes'')
 * Nominated for Best Director Greenroom Awards 2009 (''Red Sky Morning'')
-* Nominated for Best Play Helpmann Awards 2017 (''Once in Royal David’s City)''
+* Nominated for Best Play Helpmann Awards 2017 (''Once in Royal David's City)''
 * Nominated for Best Play Helpmann Awards 2017 (''Jasper Jones)''
 * Nominated for Best Production Green Room Awards 2017 (''Jasper Jones'')
@@ Line 97: / Line 89: @@
 == Further reading ==
-* [http://artsreview.com.au/sam-strong-renews-as-mtc-associate-director/ Sam Strong renews as MTC Associate Director, Arts Review]
+* [http://artsreview.com.au/sam-strong-renews-as-mtc-associate-director/ Sam Strong renews as MTC Associate Director], ''Arts Review''
-* [http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sam-strong-leaving-griffin-theatre-at-end-of-the-year/story-e6frexmi-1226404457197 Sam Strong leaving Griffin Theatre at end of the year, The Daily Telegraph]
+* [http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sam-strong-leaving-griffin-theatre-at-end-of-the-year/story-e6frexmi-1226404457197 Sam Strong leaving Griffin Theatre at end of the year], ''The Daily Telegraph''
 * [http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/theatre/features/11247/sam-strong-exit-interview Sam Strong Exit Interview, Time Out Sydney]
-* [http://alumni.news.unimelb.edu.au/sam-strong-memories-directors-time-vca Sam Strong - Memories of director's time at VCA, The University of Melbourne]
+* [https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2015/10/10/mtcs-sam-strong-his-new-role-queensland-theatre/14443956002465 MTC's Sam Strong on his new role in Queensland Theatre], ''[[The Saturday Paper]]''
-* [http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/sam-i-am-20120329-1vzay.html Sam I am, The Sydney Morning Herald]
-* [https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2015/10/10/mtcs-sam-strong-his-new-role-queensland-theatre/14443956002465 MTC’s Sam Strong on his new role in Queensland Theatre]
 * [http://themusic.com.au/interviews/all/2017/05/02/sam-strong-queensland-theatre-maxim-boon/ Queensland Theatre's Sam Strong On Leading Australia's Theatre Industry From Brisbane]
-* [https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/queensland-theatres-ad-in-strong-position-at-the-helpmanns/ Queensland Theatre’s AD in Strong Position at the Helpmanns]
 == References ==
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+{{Reflist}}
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