Gearstick Theatre is a Wagga based Not-for-Profit Organisation dedicated to creating professional theatre for regional audiences. Founded in 2002 by Michelle Gaul and Craig Higgs, Gearstick began as a touring Theatre Co-operative of Graduates from the Acting and Design Courses at Charles Sturt University, Wagga.

Since its inception Gearstick has; created over twenty productions, secured funding from Local and State Government and the Private Sector, developed a solid audience base in a variety of demographics and is beginning to develop a profile in the national arts community as a leading provider of professional theatre in Regional Australia.

With a particular focus on the creation of new work and an eclectic blend of productions including; contemporary plays, self-devised pieces, Shakespeare, adaptations, children’s theatre, storytelling and street theatre - Gearstick has performed in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and throughout Regional NSW.

OUR MISSION:

TO CREATE AND PRESENT DIVERSE, INTERESTING AND UNEXPECTED WORK THAT ENGAGES WITH AUDIENCES AND EMPOWERS ARTISTS IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS