Episode 31: Union House Theatre Team: theatre-making in the heart of the University of Melbourne

In this exciting episode of Decoding Cultural Leadership, we dive into the vibrant world of student theatre at the University of Melbourne. We speak with the passionate team behind Union House Theatre (UHT) about fostering emerging cultural leaders and the role of student theatre in shaping the arts sector.Our guests share valuable insights into:UHT's role as a platform for student creativity and leadershipThe journey from student theatre to professional practiceInnovative approaches to marketing student productionsCreating safe spaces for artistic experimentation and growthThe importance of theatre in driving social changeFeatured guests:Xanthe Beesley- Artistic Director and Theatre Coordinator, UHTSimran Giria  - Marketing and Development Officer, UHTCharlotte Rogers- UHT alumna and co-founder of Short Straw Theatre CompanyHazel Pigrum - Current student and co-founder of Short Straw  Theatre CompanyKey themes:Facilitation as a creative practiceThe transient nature of student theatre communitiesMarketing as an artistic endeavourTheatre's unique capacity for social impactBalancing artistic expression with audience engagementLinks:Union House Theatre websiteUHT InstagramUHT FacebookShort Straw Theatre CompanyUniversity of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) Connect with Decoding Cultural Leadership on social mediaInstagram, Threads, X/Twitter:@[email protected]@samuelcairnduffRead Sam's Substack here.Presenter and research: Sam CairnduffCreative Director: Niloofar PashmforooshPresented in association with LimelightDecoding Cultural Leadership | Culture. Society. Conversations