Angela (she/her) brings to Stage Queensland a comprehensive understanding of the Australian arts landscape and extensive touring experience. A proven industry leader she has had a distinguished career spanning over several decades that has embraced multi-arts forms and an array of senior industry roles. This has included serving as the CEO and Artistic Director of Arena Theatre, Magpie Theatre, and Deckchair Theatre as well as the Executive Director of Ausdance Queensland.

Having had the privilege of collaborating extensively with First Nations artists, she is committed to creating systems that allow for culturally safe arts practice, including touring, for First Nations peoples. Most recently,her work as a Producer, managing and delivering an array of complex projects for QPAC, has further enriched her understanding of the complexities of touring and the communities it creates.

Nicholas Southey (he/him) is an award-winning independent Producer and the newly appointed Touring & Engagement Broker for Stage Queensland. He has worked nationally with renowned independent artists and companies including The Good Room, The Little Red Company, Counterpilot, Betty Grumble, Blak Social, Lisa Wilson Projects, Bron Batten and THAT Production Company — just to name a few.

He has delivered festivals and world premiere seasons, producing well over 100 projects across theatre, dance, visual arts, music and outdoor events. From a community roller-skating event along Bondi Beach, to an aerial rope act on the side of a building, if you can think of it, he’s probably worked on something like it. Organisations he has worked for include Queensland Theatre, Woodford Folk Festival, Brisbane Festival, Bondi Festival and Metro Arts. 

As the Executive Producer of Interstage, a Magandjin-based producing house for emerging artists, he aims to bridge the gap between emerging and established practice by equipping artists with the tools to forge a sustainable career in the arts. For his work he was awarded the 2021 MILKE Emerging Producer Award.

Nat Lingwoodock (she/her) is a Kungarri, Birri, Kabi Kabi, Byellee and South Sea Island Woman, living on her Fathers Country – Kabi Kabi Country in Redcliffe. Nat has a history of Community Engagement in Federal and non-Government Agencies, living, working and advocating for Mob around Queensland. Nat describes herself as a lover and great supporter of all things musical – festivals, theatre, opera, all things creative! I look forward to contributing to Queensland stages and tour circuits with the same ethics, strength and tenacity that our Old People have carried before us.

James Bartlett (he/him) is an arts worker, marketer and musician based in Magandjin/Brisbane. James has worked across the arts both on and off-stage for almost a decade, utilizing and adapting experience across the multiple disciplines of the arts. 

Across music, he has been involved with internationally-recognised projects including Splendour In The Grass, BIGSOUND, Valley Fiesta, Queensland Music Awards and The QUBE Effect amongst others. He has booking experience with venues such as The Brightside, Felons Barrell Hall, Black Bear Lodge and The Foundry, as well as Mountain Goat Valley Crawl Festival and continues to work on events for the independent promoter GRAIN. Having toured as a musician with multiple artists including showcasing internationally, James’ experience both on-stage and behind the scenes has made him a key player in the local industry.

James has also stepped into the world of television and media with time spent as the Digital Media Producer for Channel 7 Productions, assisting in bringing locally made television to life each week. Having grown up involved with the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, he is excited to help productions reach all corners of Queensland and make arts accessible and attainable for both producers and presenters.