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· Performer ·
· Producer ·
· Presenter ·
· Playwright ·
· Director ·
· Dramaturge ·
· Teacher ·
· Mentor ·

2026 Adelaide Fringe Shows

'EURYDICE' by Wright&Grainger
'The Soaking of Vera Shrimp' from Patch of Blue
'Cyclops: A Satyr Play' by Panic Theatre and TIFT (Talk Is Free Theatre)
'The Wild Unfeeling World' by Casey Jay Andrews
'ORPHEUS' by Wright&Grainger
'Meg in the Magic Toyshop' by Vintage Vendetta Productions
'Feast of Words' by Casey Jay Andrews
'The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe' by Nick Ullett
'SELENE' by Wright&Grainger
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Theatre, Shows, Festivals & Education

Joanne Hartstone is a South Australian theatre maker, actor and performer, playwright, director, producer and presenter, specialising in international theatrical collaborations, live theatre & cabaret, and immersive/site-specific events. Joanne has created and curated pop-up venues in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens (Black Box Theatres) and the Queens Theatre in Adelaide, and presented multiple seasons as a performer and producer in Edinburgh, Hollywood, London, New York and Sydney. Joanne has been presenting work in the Adelaide Fringe since 2006. She won the inaugural Made In Adelaide award, the Frank Ford award, Holden Street Theatres award, multiple best theatre, best event and Critics Circle awards, and two innovation awards for her theatre streaming platform Black Box Live™. Joanne is also a mentor to emerging artists, performers and playwrights.

Theatre, Shows, Festivals & Education

Joanne Hartstone is a South Australian theatre maker, actor and performer, playwright, director, producer and presenter, specialising in international theatrical collaborations, live theatre & cabaret, and immersive/site-specific events.

Joanne has created and curated pop-up venues in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens (Black Box Theatres) and the Queens Theatre in Adelaide, and presented multiple seasons as a performer and producer in Edinburgh, Hollywood, London, New York and Sydney.

Joanne has been presenting work in the Adelaide Fringe since 2006. She won the inaugural Made In Adelaide award, the Frank Ford award, Holden Street Theatres award, multiple best theatre, best event and Critics Circle awards, and two innovation awards for her theatre streaming platform Black Box Live™.

Joanne is also a mentor to emerging artists, performers and playwrights.

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