From Idea to Production — Producing Independent Theatre with Andrew Henry in Sydney
From Idea to Production
A focused two‑day workshop with leading theatre maker Andrew Henry in Sydney — take an idea from the page to the stage and learn the real craft of producing independent theatre.
Over two days, participants will step into a focused, practical environment designed to move them out of waiting mode and into action.
The workshop is built for actors, directors, writers and producers who want to generate or produce their own work — and understand how independent theatre actually gets made.
What to Expect
Course Details
Limited to 40 participants
Led by Andrew Henry
Andrew Henry is one of the key figures behind modern independent theatre in Australia. As co-founder of Red Line Productions, he helped transform the Old Fitz Theatre into one of the country's most important homes for independent work — programming over 200 productions and building an audience of more than 550,000 people. He now leads his own production company, Andrew Henry Presents, continuing to develop and produce work across independent and major stages.
His credits span both independent and major productions, including Amadeus (with Michael Sheen), Death of a Salesman (with Anthony Lapaglia), Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, Angels in America, The Humans, The Wolves, A View From the Bridge, Doubt, Cock, and The Whale. His latest production Prima Facie, will open at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in June.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is for actors, directors, writers and producers who are ready to stop waiting and start creating or producing their own work.
It is designed for both emerging and established creatives who want to take ownership of their process and understand how projects actually get made.
If you are looking to build momentum, connect with other creatives, and start creating opportunities, this workshop is for you.
A Room Built for Momentum
This is a focused, practical workshop designed to keep the room engaged, energised, and highly collaborative across the two days.
Places are limited to 40 participants and offered based on application.
How to Apply
Ready to Create?
This is not about theory. It is about understanding how work actually gets made — and how to start doing it yourself.
If that feels like the right fit for where you are in your work, we'd love to have you in the room.
Places are limited and expected to fill quickly.