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Tilly Kidd

Tilly Kidd graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Arts in 2014 and then completed her English and Drama teaching qualification at Western Sydney University in 2015. Since then, she has taught Drama and English at local high schools. She enjoys writing and directing productions for young people and she is also active in the local arts scene in the Illawarra, including poetry and theatre groups.

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Theatre calls! 5 shows to see before Christmas

Many local theatre companies are gearing up for their final shows of the 2023 season, so we’ve compiled a list of the top five shows to see before year’s end. 1. Shakespeare in the Garden – A Midsummer Night’s Dream Merrigong Theatre Company...

Tilly Kidd
November 2023
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Garden’s a stage for Midsummer Night’s Dream in Wollongong

From tomorrow, the stunning backdrop of Mount Keira at sunset, Wollongong Botanic Garden will be transformed into a stage. Merrigong Theatre Company is preparing to cast a spell on audiences with a fresh take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s...

Tilly Kidd
November 2023
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The Visitors: Playwright praises courageous cast at Wollongong IPAC

Jane Harrison’s The Visitors shows the resilience of First Nations people after the referendum outcome, writes Tilly Kidd.

Tilly Kidd
October 2023
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It’s Wedding Singer season at the IPAC in Wollongong

Vibrant neon lights, infectious 80s dance moves and impeccable fashion await you at the IPAC from October 19-22 with the heartfelt musical comedy of The Wedding Singer. If you’re seeking an evening filled with laughter, high-energy choreography and...

Tilly Kidd
October 2023
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uNCOILEd eXposed: AUSTI. Dance presents work by young choreographers

AUSTI. Dance & Physical Theatre Company will be taking centre stage at the IPAC on 19-21 October with the premiere performance of uNCOILEd eXposed, a dance residency program that offers emerging choreographers a platform to create experimental...

Tilly Kidd
October 2023
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From high school shows to Sydney Fringe Fest: Wollongong talent shines on stage

You can check out the Year 9 cast on the 26-27 October at Wollongong High School Performing Arts Centre. Buy tickets here

Tilly Kidd
September 2023
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Spotlight on diverse roles as Strangeways Ensemble performs ‘Something That Happened’

Merrigong’s permanent company of professional actors, The Strangeways Ensemble, established in association with the Disability Trust in 2018, returns this year with their uproarious and thought-provoking new show, Something That Happened. Cast...

Tilly Kidd
September 2023
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Crime Worlds collide: Sue Turnbull talks to Tim Ayliffe at South Coast Writers Festival

The South Coast Writers Festival is on this weekend from 18-20 August. Featuring an incredible line-up of acclaimed authors discussing the writing process, this year’s festival has something for everyone. We are super excited about the session Crime...

Tilly Kidd
August 2023
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Start your film career with a Screen & Media course at ITeC

The Illawarra has plenty of opportunities for those who want to learn how to operate a camera and create great films. Tyrone McCrystal, an animator and editor from Tarrawanna, shared some brilliant suggestions about where to begin if you’re new to...

Tilly Kidd
August 2023
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Meet the author: Siobhán McHugh at South Coast Writers Festival

The South Coast Writers Festival kicks off at Wollongong Town Hall from August 18-20. It will showcase a diverse range of genres including crime, horror, politics, poetry, podcasting, and literary fiction. In the lead up, meet Siobhan McHugh, who...

Tilly Kidd
August 2023
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Meet author Alan Baxter, ‘Australia’s master of literary darkness’

Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers and dark fantasy liberally mixed with crime, mystery and noir. This Is Horror podcast calls him “Australia’s master of literary darkness” and the Talking Scared...

Tilly Kidd
August 2023
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Exceptional authors at South Coast Writers Festival

As the South Coast Writers Festival fast approaches, it’s time to celebrate the incredible line-up of acclaimed authors in the program that will run from 18-20 August. Here are just a few authors that are joining us who have been recognised for...

Tilly Kidd
August 2023
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Short+Sweet: World’s biggest little festival comes to Coniston

Get ready for an extraordinary display of talent as the Illawarra gears up to host an exhilarating array of short-form theatre in 2023. Over two weeks, running from 10-19 August, twenty captivating plays, featuring local and Sydney-based casts and...

Tilly Kidd
July 2023
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Meet the author: Kylie Needham at South Coast Writers Festival

Kylie is appearing at “In Conversation: The Writer at Work” at 12.30pm on 20 August and tickets are available here

Tilly Kidd
July 2023
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