THE HUNTERS
The Last Great Hunt is an internationally renowned, artist-led collective of five theatre makers: Gita Bezard, Adriane Daff, Jeffrey Jay Fowler, Arielle Gray, and Tim Watts. We are based, and make our theatre, on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja.
We are creators, innovators, and above all else, explorers. With each new theatre experience, we hunt for new ideas and new ways of connecting with our expanding audiences across Australia and the world. Joined by our Director of Operations, Jacintha De Nobrega, Producer, Georgia Landré-Ord, and Intern, Anja Starkiss, we are the Hunters: creating high-quality, rigorous, relevant, and entertaining original work.
Our shows feature an eclectic variety of forms, styles, and experiences, ensuring that our audiences are engaged, challenged, and moved. We believe that theatre should be accessible to all- free from barriers to participation and engagement- so our work is designed to reach diverse audiences. From large-scale productions to intimate, non-verbal pieces that transcend language, and nimble touring works that bring theatre to new and unexpected places, we are committed to creating work that is inclusive, immersive, and open to everyone, regardless of background or experience
We aim to be recognised as a sustainable, Boorloo (Perth) based global theatrical force, regularly creating acclaimed, invigorating, original work. We take a leadership role in the development of the arts in Perth while offering opportunities, resources, and development to our artists and our Core Operations team.
Chris Isaacs and Kathryn Osbourne are Founding Artists of The Last Great Hunt.
Since the very start, The Last Great Hunt has been carried forward by the talent, care and commitment of many remarkable people. We would like to acknowledge Jac Low (currently on secondment), Andrew Baker, Lauren Brunswick, Rebecca Condon, Grace Connors, Mikala Dix, Alexander Egloff, Pilar Kasat, Elinor King, Jayeong Lee, James McMillan, Roger Miller, Nate Newell, Natalie Di Risio, Sian Roberts, Jessica Russell & Tim Sitwell-Mogridge.
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Adriane Daff is an actor, writer, theatre-maker and Core Artist of The Last Great Hunt. Adriane has studied at WAAPA, in New York City (Ward Meisner Studio) and in Paris (Ecole Philippe Gaulier).
Adriane has been working professionally for 20 years and that's a lot of shows, so here's some highlights: For TLGH Lé Nør [the rain] which was nominated for two 2019 Helpmann awards (including best new Australian work) and premiered at Perth Festival in 2019 as well as having a season in 2023 at The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts in Melbourne. The Irresistible, which was nominated for a Helpmann Award (best new play) and had seasons at Dark Mofo and the Sydney Opera House. Era of New Paradise for the Griffin Theatre’s Batch Festival, HYPERDREAM for Redline’s season at The Old Fitz and Young & Gorgeous for The Flying Nun by Brand X.
Outside of TLGH, Adriane’s first commission, an adaptation of The Cherry Orchard (co-written by Katherine Tonkin) was staged by Black Swan State Theatre Company and premiered at Perth Festival 2021. Adriane co-wrote the audio works Into the Jungle (DreamBig festival in Adelaide), The Turners (Sydney Writer’s Festival), and The Confidence Man (Arts House and Perth Theatre Company).
Adriane has most recently appeared in The Lost Boys presented by Little Eggs Collective and Seymour Centre, and idk for Force Majeure at Carriageworks (Sydney) and Arts House (Melbourne).
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Tim Watts is a performer, deviser, director, puppeteer, improvisor and animator from Perth, Western Australia. He is a founding member of The Last Great Hunt and a Sidney Myer Fellowship recipient. He has a passion for creating and performing original, imaginatively engaging theatrical experiences born from improvisation and experimentation. He has co-created and performed in a plethora of shows, some of which won awards and toured all over the world.
These include: The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer, It’s Dark Outside, BRUCE, Monroe and Associates, New Owner, The Irresistible, Stay With Us, Lé Nør [the rain], Whistleblower, and Cicada.
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Anja Starkiss (she/her) is an independent producer, performer and creative originally from Naarm (Melbourne) and currently based in Boorloo (Perth). Since graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (2023) with a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Performance Making), Anja has taken time to explore many facets of Perth’s arts industry, always following compelling storytelling and collaborative processes. This has led to roles as producer, stage manager, devisor and performer at venues across Perth, where Anja has discovered her passion for supporting artists to tell stories.
Anja’s recent credits include performing in How to: Break a Chair and All the Words I Cannot Find (The Blue Room Theatre, 2025), and producing New Beginnings and better late, than never as part of FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026. Alongside her internship with The Last Great Hunt, Anja works as the Program and Production Coordinator for blue joy theatre co.
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Gita Bezard is a playwright, devisor, director and performer. She’s a founding member of The Last Great Hunt and mother to a tiny artist in the making.
For The Last Great Hunt: As a Writer/Director - Telephone, Perpetual Wake, The Talk, The Advisors, Yoshi's Castle & All That Glitters. As a co-devisor/performer -Whistleblower (Perth Festival, 2021), Lé Nør [the rain] (Perth Festival, 2019), Stay With Us, Minnie & Mona Play Dead (Fringe World 2013 Martin Sims Award for Best New WA Work; Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Brisbane International Festival) and Elephents.
In 2016 her play Girl Shut Your Mouth debuted at Black Swan State Theatre Company and was nominated for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award.
Playwriting Commissions - Bloody Paris (Black Swan State Theatre Company), The Paper Escaper (Terrapin Puppet Theatre), The Perfect Boy (Black Swan State Theatre Company, Lemon and In A Bony Embrace (Curtin University), Remarkable (WAAPA).
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JEFFREY JAY FOWLER is a playwright, dramaturg, director and actor. He wrote and acted in The Hypotheticals (Winner NT Literature Award for Theatre), A History of Drinking, and ELEPHENTS (Winner Performing Arts WA Best New Show). He has performed in and co-created FAG/STAG (Winner Scotsman Fringe First), BALI, The Advisors, and All That Glitters; as well as co-devising Lé Nør [the rain] with The Last Great Hunt, of which he is a core artist. His other plays include THE ONE (Winner Blaz Award for Best New Writing), Minnie and Mona Play Dead (Winner Martin Sims Award), Dick Pics in the Garden of Eden, PRICE TAG, Second Hands, Hope is the saddest, and for WA Youth Theatre Co: Fish Out Of Water [drop dead], and EARTH.
Among the shows he has directed are The Eisteddfod (Winner Performing Arts WA Best Director and Best Mainstage Play), Girl Shut Your Mouth, Blithe Spirit, and In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play for Black Swan State Theatre Company, Machinal for WAAPA, and Cloud Nine for WAYTCo.
JJF's next work is FOR THE BEST: is a verbatim performance about friendships falling apart, made in collaboration with Whiskey & Boots.
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Arielle Gray (she/her) is a performer, theatre-maker, director, puppeteer and founding artist of The Last Great Hunt with a passion for creating and performing in inventive, original theatre.
Roles include – As adaptor/performer: Cicada (Barking Gecko), including at Sydney Theatre Company. As performer: Cloudstreet (Malthouse/Black Swan/Perth Festival), Picnic at Hanging Rock (Malthouse/Black Swan), including at the Barbican Centre, London.
For The Last Great Hunt - As co-creator and Director: Whistleblower (winner ‘Outstanding Direction of a Mainstage show’ Performing Arts WA Awards) and Stay With Us. As co-creator/performer: Night Night, Helpmann nominated Lé Nør [the rain]. Helpmann nominated New Owner, Telephone (winner ‘Outstanding contemporary/experimental performance’ Performing Arts WA awards) and Helpmann nominated It's Dark Outside (ArtsHub Critics’ Choice ‘Innovation’ Award). Shows that Arielle created have toured throughout Australia and the world.
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A passionate arts leader and highly skilled administrator, Jacintha has played a significant role in shaping South Africa’s creative industries. She served as the founding Chairperson of the Durban FilmMart Institute and was a driving force behind SWIFT (Sisters Working in Film and Television), an organisation advocating for gender equity across the screen and performing arts.
A traveller at heart, Jacintha is currently based on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar, where she brings her transformational arts leadership and operational expertise to support sustainable, creative organisations.
Jacintha is an alumna of the Los Angeles Film School and the founder of Arclight Productions, an award-winning film company. After studying and working in Los Angeles, she returned to South Africa to establish Arclight, driven by a deep commitment to creative collaboration and the mentorship of emerging filmmakers. Her films have travelled to festivals around the world. Her latest feature documentary, London Recruits received Best Documentary at the 2024 Joburg Film Festival and was awarded Outstanding Documentary at the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards.
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Jacquelin studied Communications at Murdoch University before graduating from the WA Academy of Performing Arts (Acting). Prior to joining The Last Great Hunt, Jacquelin lived and worked in Naarm (Melbourne) where she held executive leadership roles across the Victorian arts sector. Jacquelin was the inaugural General Manager and Interim Director of Contemporary Arts Precincts where she was instrumental in developing the operational capacity of the organisation to redevelop the old Collingwood Tech site into Collingwood Yards.
Other executive roles include Acting CEO and Director of Operations of Regional Arts Victoria, and Acting Director and General Manager of Writers Victoria, Victoria's peak body for writing. Jacquelin has consulted for arts organisations specialising in budgeting, financial reporting and business development.
She is excited to be working with The Last Great Hunt, and contributing to the West Australian arts sector through her proactive inclusive practices, and contributing to positive workplace culture.
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Georgia (GLO) is a producer working across theatre, festivals and events. Georgia studied stage management at WA Academy of Performing Arts, as well as completing a Bachelor in Film Producing at WA Screen Academy. Before joining The Last Great Hunt (TLGH) in 2023. GLo worked as a stage manager and programming coordinator for over 10 years. She started her career touring with Bill Kenwright’s productions of Cabaret, Evita and Scrooge on the West End. This kicked off her passion for touring, which she continued on various productions with Black Swan State Theatre company and Barking Gecko Theatre. Georgia began working seasonally at Perth Festival for the 2016 festival right up until her move to Producer at TLGH. Working across production, live events and programming in the Literature and Ideas festival, Georgia developed a love for all art forms and creating unique experiences connecting audiences with art. Georgia has also worked at AWESOME Arts Festival as producer, and been part of co-productions with Sydney theatre company, Malthouse, Queensland Theatre and The National Theatre of Shanghai.
Georgia is grateful to be able to work and create on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja and have the opportunity to work with the Hunters and help take their work to the rest of the world.
OUR BOARD
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Jim has had a long and varied career mainly in the arts. Previously Director of Fremantle Arts Centre, Acting-CEO of PICA and Manager of the North Melbourne Town Hall Artshouse, he has also worked as venue manager, producer, programmer, artists' manager and agent, as well as journalist and publicist.
He has long-standing commitment to the small to medium arts sector and is a former Chair of Art On The Move as well as Polyglot Theatre (Melb) and Kage Physical Theatre (Melb). He was also on the board of the WA Chamber of Arts and Culture.
Jim has a BA from Melbourne University and Advanced Diploma of Journalism from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
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Kelly has worked in the not-for-profit sector for almost two decades managing events, fundraising campaigns, professional development and membership services, and communication and marketing campaigns.
From 2013 – 2022, Kelly helped build the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA into a professional membership body for WA's arts and culture sector – growing the membership, delivering events and services and providing executive support for the Board.
In her 9 years with the Chamber, Kelly developed strong networks within the arts community.
Kelly started a law firm with her partner in 2012 and manages the firm's financial and governance processes.
Kelly is a keen supporter of the arts and has watched The Last Great Hunt grow over the past 10 years into WA’s most exciting theatre company.
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Elliott Brannen is Head of Corporate Services at ARTRAGE, Inc, where he leads the finance, IT and admin teams for the not-for-profit which produces FRINGE WORLD, Rooftop Movies and other cultural events across Boorloo/Perth.
He trained as a journalist and worked in media analysis for six years before turning to accounting, where he would run a firm that specialised in the creative industries for ten years. A lifelong musician, he has played in bands that have won several music awards, including WA Song of the Year, has toured interstate and overseas, played festivals, and is still active in the local live music scene to this day. He currently also serves as the treasurer of community radio station RTR-FM 92.1 Ltd.
Image credit: Miles Noel.
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Aimee Smith is an award winning choreographer and climate change professional working for 20 years at the intersection of these two fields. As a choreographer Aimee has created over 15 professional productions including Borderline, Wintering, Accidental Monsters of Meaning and The Futures Project, and has an extensive community arts and cultural exchange practice. She is inspired by the capacity of art and creative experiences to hold spaces for dialogue about the issues of our time, and to imagine the kind of future(s) we want to create. With a Masters in Sustainability and Climate Policy, Aimee has also worked as a climate change professional across government, business and academia. She has supported arts companies and festivals to develop and implement sustainability strategies and climate action plans, and co-founded Arts and Cultural Workers for Climate Action (ACWCA). She is a board member of WA Climate Leaders and previously served on the board of STRUT Dance.
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Adriane Daff is an actor, writer, theatre-maker and Core Artist of The Last Great Hunt. Adriane has studied at WAAPA, in New York City (Ward Meisner Studio) and in Paris (Ecole Philippe Gaulier).
Adriane has been working professionally for 20 years and that's a lot of shows, so here's some highlights: For TLGH Lé Nør [the rain] which was nominated for two 2019 Helpmann awards (including best new Australian work) and premiered at Perth Festival in 2019 as well as having a season in 2023 at The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts in Melbourne. The Irresistible, which was nominated for a Helpmann Award (best new play) and had seasons at Dark Mofo and the Sydney Opera House. Era of New Paradise for the Griffin Theatre’s Batch Festival, HYPERDREAM for Redline’s season at The Old Fitz and Young & Gorgeous for The Flying Nun by Brand X.
Outside of TLGH, Adriane’s first commission, an adaptation of The Cherry Orchard (co-written by Katherine Tonkin) was staged by Black Swan State Theatre Company and premiered at Perth Festival 2021. Adriane co-wrote the audio works Into the Jungle (DreamBig festival in Adelaide), The Turners (Sydney Writer’s Festival), and The Confidence Man (Arts House and Perth Theatre Company).
Adriane has most recently appeared in The Lost Boys presented by Little Eggs Collective and Seymour Centre, and idk for Force Majeure at Carriageworks (Sydney) and Arts House (Melbourne).
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Jeffrey Jay Fowler is a playwright, dramaturg, director and actor. He wrote and acted in The Hypotheticals (winner NT Literature Award for Theatre), A History of Drinking, and ELEPHENTS (winner Performing Arts WA Best New Show). He has performed in and co-created FAG/STAG (winner Scotsman Fringe First 2017), BALI, The Advisors, Perpetual Wake, All That Glitters, and Lé Nør [the rain] with The Last Great Hunt, of which he is a founding artist. His other plays include Dick Pics in the Garden of Eden, Minnie and Mona Play Dead (Winner Martin Sims Award), Price Tag, The One (winner Blaz Award for Best New Writing), Second Hands, Hope is the saddest, Fish Out Of Water [drop dead], and Improvement Club.
Among the shows he has directed are Girl Shut Your Mouth, Blithe Spirit, The Eisteddfod (winner 2017 Performing Arts WA Best Director and Best Mainstage Play), and In The Next Room, or The Vibrator Play for Black Swan State Theatre Company.
Jeffrey Jay was Associate Director of Black Swan from 2014 to 2017, and then Director of New Writing for 2018 and 19. His postgraduate studies were in directing at NIDA in 2010.
OUR MISSION
A world enriched by theatre.
OUR PURPOSE
Connecting Artists and Audiences through original, exciting theatre.
OUR VALUES
Creativity
Collaboration and process form the basis of everything we do.
Courage
We make bold moves - embracing the opportunity to learn from failure.
Access & Inclusion
Everyone is welcome to play with us. We strive to provide equitable access and opportunities to all; on and off stage.
Resilience
We are agile and proactive in adapting to the evolving needs of our society, audience, and artists.
Sustainability
People, art and the environment inspire our work. We tread lightly on the planet, and work, conscientiously to implement sustaintable work practices.
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