“lights the way to the theatre of the future.” The Age
“Most theatre companies aim to give us a good night out. Version 1.0 goes the extra mile: it entertains, informs and then contributes to the betterment of our democracy.” The Sun Herald
“Theatre like this needs to be made. We need to interrogate the facts behind the facts, the background stories and contexts that contribute to significant events. We need theatre that is provocative, entertaining and contradictory, and Version 1.0 is certainly tackling the hard issues.” The Sydney Stage
Sydney-based version 1.0 is an ensemble of artists who make performance through collaboration, investigating and also enacting democracy. We make devised performances that are both political and intensely personal, based on strong research, and that engage with significant political and social issues using innovative theatrical strategies. version 1.0 is acclaimed in Australia for our innovative, accessible, and entertaining blend of documentary theatre, contemporary performance, and media spectacle. Previous performance works includes the widely acclaimed The Bougainville Photoplay Project (2008-2009), THIS KIND OF RUCKUS (2009), Deeply Offensive And Utterly Untrue (2007-2009), The Wages Of Spin (2005-2006), CMI (A Certain Maritime Incident) (2004) and The second Last Supper (2001). Founded in 1998, version 1.0 was granted Key Organisation status by the Theatre Board of the Australia Council in 2009.
version 1.0 inc. is a not-for-profit association incorporated in NSW.
version 1.0 staff and artists:
Chief Executive Officer: David Williams
General Manager: Jodie McNeilly
Book Keeper: Jai Tosniwal
Company Artists: Danielle Antaki, Sean Bacon, Stephen Klinder, Jane Phegan, Christopher Ryan, Yana Taylor, and Kym Vercoe.
Company Dramaturg: Paul Dwyer
Associate Artist: Deborah Pollard
version 1.0 Committee of Management:
Dr Hillary Ray (President)
Christopher Ryan (Vice President)
Neil Adams (Treasurer)
Kym Vercoe (Secretary)
Dr Bryoni Trezise
Janine Collins
Dr David Williams (CEO/Public Officer)