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Course: Directing

Shannon Murphy on ‘Dying for Sex’ and Living for Storytelling

4 June 202517 April 2025 by Alexandra McClellan
A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair sits on a dark sofa, wearing a sleeveless light pink top and matching trousers. She has a neutral expression and is positioned against a softly lit, elegant interior background.

Shannon Murphy’s directorial odyssey has taken her to premiering her debut feature film at the Venice Film Festival, directing Emmy-nominated television and, most recently, to the premier of her new series Dying for Sex in New York City.

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Abigail Williams Speaks: A Villain No More?

4 June 20257 March 2025 by Alexandra McClellan
A blurred sequence of a woman walking in a circle, holding a white dress. Text: Abigail Williams, Written and Directed by Rebecca McNamee, event details, and a Sydney Theatre Company logo.

NIDA alumni Rebecca McNamee and Ebony Tucker are challenging long-held perceptions with Abigail Williams, a one-woman play that reclaims the character’s voice.

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NIDA Creatives Tackle AI and Digital Immortality in ‘Don’t Save Me’

4 June 202521 February 2025 by Alexandra McClellan
A split image showing a woman with straight blonde hair and a blue shirt on the left, and a man wearing glasses, a patterned shirt, and a paisley bandanna on the right, both against a dark background.

As two emerging voices in Australian theatre, NIDA alum Karina Young and Masters of Directing student Nelson Blake are bringing their creative visions to the stage in the provocative new production Don’t Save Me.

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Director Jo Bradley’s Vision for Mike Bartlett’s ‘Snowflake’

4 June 202511 December 2024 by Alexandra McClellan
A woman with straight brown hair, wearing a white sleeveless top and a gold necklace, stands against a dark background, smiling gently at the camera with her hands on her hips.

In her directorial debut, Jo Bradley tackles Mike Bartlett’s Snowflake, a story that examines the interplay between politics and personal relationships.

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The Making of ALL BOYS with Mehhma Malhi and Xavier Hazard

15 July 20256 September 2024 by Lindsey Rubin
A group of young men stand in a circle, looking down towards the camera with curious and expressive faces. The large, bold words ALL BOYS are overlaid across the middle of the image.

NIDA alumni Mehhma Malhi and Xavier Hazard have forged a powerful creative partnership since their time at NIDA. Together,

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NIDA Alumna Sarah Hadley’s Directorial Career After NIDA

4 June 20251 May 2024 by admin
A person in a red cap and headphones sits on a stool next to camera equipment under a canopy, with two others nearby. Green grass is in the foreground.

NIDA alumna Sarah Hadley (Directing, 2018) shares some of her experiences in the director’s chair and the valuable tools she acquired during her studi

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Rebecca McNamee on Her Award-Nominated Music Video Journey

4 June 202531 January 2024 by admin
A woman with short blonde hair wearing a white blazer over a black top looks directly at the camera against a dark background. She has a neutral expression.

Rebecca McNamee, who has just finished her Master of Fine Arts in Directing, stands out for her nomination at the The California Music Video & Film Awards.

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NIDA Alumnus Liam McIlwain talks about the Master of Fine Arts in Directing

4 June 20254 September 2023 by admin
A man with short, light brown hair and a grey jumper smiles at the camera, standing outdoors in front of a blurred white building.

McIlwain was a musical theatre performer for over a decade before moving to Directing.

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