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Written and performed by Bethany Simons (with a guest cameo from someone who can play the piano better than her - you’re welcome). Premiere Showcase: POSTPONED Presented by Gilgandra Alive Inc. Directed by David Wicks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/1efeb6e0-1eae-4231-bdec-00e59da5b6b1/WM-GF2025_174_Low.jpg Projects - The Servant King A creative retelling of the Easter story featuring a live jazz band and cast of forty volunteer performers in Martin Place, Sydney for Wesley Mission’s Good Friday street theatre outreach. Greater love has no one than this… Written and Directed by Bethany Simons. Produced by Richard Attieh and Sarah Jane McGerty for Wesley Mission (2025). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/a5736471-3c69-4fe9-a61a-0a95d513423c/IMG_1770-2.jpg Projects - Waterloo You’ve seen the towers. You’ve read the headlines. But do you know the neighbourhood? Six short films created by and with residents of the Waterloo Housing Estate for Milk Crate Theatre. Co-directed by Bethany Simons and James Dalton. Filmed by Adam McFilbin (2022). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/51b7e824-610a-44e8-bc4a-00ffee5cfbd8/Photo+15-4-2022%2C+2+15+57+pm.jpg Projects - Come to the Table Ensemble-devised street performance with Wesley Mission for Good Friday 2022 at Martin Place. In the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the table is laden, the choir is calling. There’s a place for you - come as you are. Directed by Bethany Simons. Produced by Richard Attieh (2022). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/e6c5b498-f714-4d20-9726-0e49c0e2d76e/Screen+Shot+2022-07-07+at+4.13.25+pm.jpg Projects - Memory Lane 30-week story gathering project with seniors living in public housing across inner Sydney. Delivered in partnership with Counterpoint Community Services with support from Local Community Services Association and NSW Government (2022). View the stories here: - Northcott Housing Estate - Glebe Housing Estate - Redfern Housing Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/f0361bb4-0d56-4085-8e1e-f5dbe37bdfa0/Screen+Shot+2023-11-16+at+1.25.23+am.png Projects - The Daydreamers Short film devised with participants of the Holdsworth Community drama and storytelling workshop series with Milk Crate Theatre. Directed by Bethany Simons and Renata Commisso. Filmed by Rolling Media Productions (2022). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/e14fbfcf-7c17-4f8a-b2ba-b36e17115c44/MHP15716.jpg Projects - Take Your Place An ensemble-devised street performance for Wesley Mission’s Good Friday 2023 outreach at Martin Place, featuring congregations and communities from across Sydney. He took your place of shame and gave you the place of honour… Directed by Bethany Simons. Produced by Richard Attieh and Sarah McGerty for Wesley Mission (2023). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/1580908203646-KM6B0WP3JA9L1YHKPBZW/IMG_2161.jpg Projects - Seraglio This adaptation of Mozart’s opera ‘The Abduction from the Seraglio’ for solo performer and wind octet is a showcase of character-driven storytelling. Commissioned by the Australian National Academy of Music, co-written with Phil Lambert. Seasons: Melbourne Recital Centre and Government House, Perth (2018). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/1580910035795-Y09UCVZ8Z54RWZB9IJYR/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-02-06%2Bat%2B12.38.14%2Bam.jpg Projects - The Weather and Your Health Inspired by true stories, this play is a touching portrait of regional Australian life told through one woman’s reminiscences of war times, local dances, young love and the joy of cooking. - Nominated: Best New Writing for the Australian Stage; Best Independent Female Performer, 2009 Green Room Awards. - Winner: 2012 RAVE Touring Award for contribution to regional arts and culture. - National Tours: 2010 - 2012. - Selected: VCE Playlist selection 2012. - Publisher: Australian Plays Transform https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/78536ded-32ef-4822-9bae-3289cc62dfca/Tejas-01.jpg Projects - Manifesto: Revelations of an Artist Ensemble exhibition featuring short films, audio experiences, sculptures and interactive installations conceived by the Waterloo Creative Ensemble. Directed by Bethany Simons with Nick Vagne for Milk Crate Theatre (2023). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/bb656d87-3352-4829-aa2d-4d51d6f6e70e/WM-GoodFriday24_111_Low.jpg Projects - The Way Wesley Mission’s 2024 street theatre outreach at Martin Place featuring an ensemble-devised performance with live piano and brass band. Are you a weary wanderer? Jesus is The Way… Directed by Bethany Simons. Produced by Richard Attieh and Sarah McGerty for Wesley Mission (2024). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/1626673799301-SHSIJCNLD1XXVMC1RQAZ/IMG_8034.jpg Projects - Figaro Reimagining of Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ for solo performer and wind ensemble. Commissioned by the Australian National Academy of Music, co-written with Phil Lambert (2020-21). Seasons: - Melbourne Recital Centre, Sydney City Recital Hall, Abbotsford Convent (2021). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/685e9bf8-56b4-430f-a9f8-be711de559fd/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-02-06%2Bat%2B9.29.49%2Bpm.jpg Projects - Musical Fairytales This family-friendly program features reworked classics including Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Mother Goose Suite, Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Sleeping Beauty. Commissioned by Melbourne Youth Orchestra. Premiere: Deakin Edge - Federation Square, Melbourne (2013). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/e112110e-08dc-4bcd-bb54-0346f068114e/IMG_6786.PNG Projects - Simons Says A web series to inspire creative play using everyday objects and that most powerful tool - your imagination. Fun for the whole family! Created, written and presented by Bethany Simons. Filmed in Dubbo, NSW (2020). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/411720c6-6998-4a8c-bb94-b8ef74cdc4e7/PHOTO-2018-08-11-09-30-57.jpg Projects - Peta and the Wolf A playful twist on the Prokofiev children’s classic, this adaptation for two actors and orchestral ensemble is a celebration of girl power and animal rights! Commissioned by Southern Cross Soloists. Premiere: Bangalow Festival, NSW (2018). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/1716175600737-RKNUMFJ9MYZHEXLFFM8K/WM-GoodFriday24_127_Low.jpg Projects https://bethanysimons.com/teaching daily 0.75 2024-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/1580992928586-C8GB2WY0ECHCGI7S4VL1/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-02-06%2Bat%2B10.30.08%2Bpm.jpg Workshops - Guest Artist Contact Bethany to collaborate: - Performing - Writing - Directing - Dramaturgy - Curation - Creative Direction - School Incursions - Community Residencies - Arts Residencies - Corporate Workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8143e4e17ba386ca2155fc/1580992529244-Y699H5PWL230MP5FCXMN/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-02-06%2Bat%2B10.31.07%2Bpm.jpg Workshops - Workshops Contact Bethany for workshop options and fees. 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