Vitalstatistix (arts organisation)

Vitalstatistix, formerly Vitalstatistix National Women's Theatre, is a women's theatre company based in Port Adelaide, South Australia.

History

Vitalstatistix was founded in 1984 by artists Roxy Bent, Ollie Black and Margie Fisher.[1] It was originally based in the old Holden factory in Port Adelaide, but since 1992 has been housed in the heritage-listed Waterside Workers Hall.[2]

It became known an Australia's most prolific full-time professional women's theatre company[1][3] and was instrumental in the development of many female directors, actors, writers and designers.[4]

Events and people

The organisation is well-known for multidisciplinary annual arts event, Adhocracy.[5]

Notable artists/groups who have worked with Vitalstatistix include Melbourne-based experimental theatre company The Rabble,[6] Australia's only youth Indigenous performing arts company, Kurraru;[7] Australian playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer, documentary theatre maker Roslyn Oades; former artistic director of State Theatre Company of South Australia, Rosalba Clemente; and former artistic director Catherine Fitzgerald.[8]

Recognition

It received South Australian Ruby Awards in the 2014 Innovation category for Adhocracy[9] and a 2018 award for Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation or Group.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Milne, Geoffery (2004). Theatre Australia (un)limited: Australian Theatre Since the 1950s. Amsterdam ; New York, N.Y: Rodopi. p. 284. ISBN 978-9042009301.
  2. ^ "Vital recipe for 30 years' success". www.adelaidenow.com.au. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. ^ Banham, Martin; Brandon, James (21 September 1995). The Cambridge Guide to Theatre. Cambridge University Press. p. 64. ISBN 9780521434379. Vitalstatistix .
  4. ^ Webby, Elizabeth (21 August 2000). The Cambridge Companion to Australian Literature. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781139825993.
  5. ^ "Shadow boxing with illusions". Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  6. ^ "Coming Soon: A Feminist Reimagining of Joan of Arc to Hit the Stage in Adelaide". Broadsheet. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  7. ^ Street, Mark; Cantwell, Terry (2024). Art for Peace. South Australia: Wakefield Press. ISBN 9781923042476.
  8. ^ "On the Couch with Catherine Fitzgerald". Australian Arts Review. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  9. ^ "And the Nominees are…2014 Ruby Awards Shortlist Announced | Arts South Australia". arts.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  10. ^ "2018 Ruby Awards winners". The Adelaide Review. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2018.