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

Last year Gearstick Theatre incorporated as Gearstick Theatre Productions Incorporated, a not for profit organisation.  Currently administered by a board of directors it's day to day operations are managed by an Artistic Directorate comprising of Craig Higgs, Michelle Higgs and Kevin Poynter.  When it comes to production the Artisitic Directorate takes on a variety of roles with remaining positions being filled by locally based artists many of whom are completing a degree in performance or theatre design at the local Charles Sturt University campus.