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To Piss Off or Not to Piss Off
Is it appropriate to swear in a children’s show aimed at those age 7 and above? We’ve decided it is, specifically changing “piss off” to “shut up.” But was it the right decision? I wasn’t initially sure – it packs a punch at a pivotal point in the play. But watching the show with a large school audience of Year 5 children gave me my answer. When Seb delivered “shut up” instead, an emotionally charged moment directed at his best and only friend, David, the audience reacted with complete outrage. Audible gasps. Shocked laughter. Mission accomplished.

Reflecting on 10 Years as Artistic Director at Little Angel Theatre
Ten years ago, when I stepped into the role of Artistic Director, Producer, and CEO at Little Angel Theatre, I knew I was joining a company with a remarkable legacy. What I didn’t yet know was just how deeply that legacy, and the people who carry it forward, would shape me. Over the last decade, this journey has been one of transformation: of spaces, of people, of possibilities, and also of myself.