Sally Richardson is a writer, director and producer. She has worked extensively with companies and artists across Australia and is committed to collaborating with regional communities.

Sally has developed and produced new works and events through her companies Steamworks Arts & MAXIMA Circus, touring work regionally, nationally, and internationally including producing and presenting work for Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, OzAsia Festivals, Beijing Dance Festival & Shanghai International Arts Festival & Ten Days on the Island. 

A previous board member of the Australia Council Theatre Board, Ausdance National, the LPA Helpmann Awards Theatre panel, Sally was Deputy Chair of CAN (Community Arts Network) & Spare Parts Puppet Theatre & Acting General Manager & artistic advisor with Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company. Sally was Executive Producer of Ten Days on the Island Festival (2022-25)

A former associate artist of Black Swan Theatre Company & Co:3 Australia, she is currently on the Industry advisory Board of NICA (National Institute of Contemporary Arts) & Theatre Network Australia CaPT advisory.

New works in development include TROPHY and The Talk

Steamworks Arts creates, presents and produces new Australian work in collaboration with artists and companies working across contemporary theatre, dance, circus, performance and film. Works have garnered critical acclaim and toured regionally, nationally and internationally.

We are committed to shaping an Australian performing arts culture that reflects and engages with our evolving society and the region in which we live, while actively supporting access, inclusion and environmental sustainability.

We champion the voice, presence, leadership and creativity of women in performance.

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