Who we are

We are makers.
We make stories come to life.
We make shows with First Nations people.
We make new artists.
We make work that reflects the Northern Rivers.
We make our theatre here.

Who we are

NORPA is a company that makes theatre from the ground up. We take inspiration from the country and culture around us, and we take risks in bringing homegrown stories to life.

Making original Australian work is at the heart of what we do and why we exist.

We love our creative community of artist and audience members, because we know they’re up for an adventure. For every classic play, they’ll also join us as we explore different forms of storytelling, and push new boundaries in how theatre is created.

Based in Lismore, on the Northern Rivers of NSW, NORPA is a not-for-profit, led by a small team of theatre professionals, and supported by a generous group of volunteers.

Building opportunities, and nurturing local artists, NORPA is proof that small towns have big creative potential.

NORPA Board

David Wolff (Chair)
Jill Eddington (Secretary)
Damian Kassagbi
Julian Louis
Naomi Moran
Meredith Wray
Mitzi Zaphir

NORPA Team

Julian Louis – Artistic Director
Rhoda Roberts AO – Creative Director First Nations
Libby Lincoln – Executive Director
Pauline Hooper – Office & Finance Manager
Linden Tierney – Fundraising, Operations and Special Projects Manager
Alexia Saeck – Marketing and Communications Manager
Sasha Bradbury – Producer
Paris Mordecai – Creative Producer First Nations
Sheridyn Dalton – Company Assistant
Frauke Huhn – Youth & Engagement Coordinator

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