The Sydney Theatre Company (STC) is one of Australia's most well-known and notable theatre companies operating from the Wharf Theatre near The Rocks area of Sydney, as well as the Sydney Theatre and the Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Theatre Company was formed by a grant from the New South Wales State Government in 1979, with Richard Wherret as artistic director and productions followed the year after. The Wharf Theatre opened in 1984 and has produced notable international and local plays, such as works by David Williamson. Wayne Harrison became artistic director in 1990, followed by Robyn Nevin in 1999. Prominent directors working regularly for STC include Gale Edwards, Barrie Kosky, David Berthold and Benedict Andrews. Many Australian actors who would later find wider success both locally and internationally such as Hugo Weaving, have cut their teeth in Sydney Theatre Company productions. It has been suggested that Drama (art form) be merged into this article or section. ... George Street, the main street of The Rocks The Rocks is a tourist precinct and historic area near the central business district (CBD) of Sydney, Australia. ... The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become an international symbol of Sydney Sydney (pronounced ) is the state capital of New South Wales, located on the east coast of Australia. ... The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become a symbol of Sydney The Sydney Opera House is located at , in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea Speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo Gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus Viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... David Williamson (born 19 February 1942) is one of Australias most well-known playwrights who has also developed screenplays for film and television. ... This article is about the year. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... David Berthold is a leading Australian theatre director. ... Weaving as Smith in The Matrix Revolutions. ...
The SydneyTheatreCompany (STC) is one of Australia's most well-known and notable theatrecompanies operating from the Wharf Theatre near The Rocks area of Sydney, as well as the SydneyTheatre and the Sydney Opera House.
The SydneyTheatreCompany was formed by a grant from the New South Wales State Government in 1979, with Richard Wherret as artistic director and productions followed the year after.
The Wharf Theatre opened in 1984 and has produced notable international and local plays, such as works by David Williamson.
It is committed to the engagement between the imagination of its artists and its audiences, to the development of the artform of theatre, and to excellence in all its endeavours.
STC operates out of its home venue, The Wharf, on Sydney's harbour; and is the Resident Drama Company of the Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre.
SydneyTheatre is designed as a specialist drama and dance venue and will provide the missing link between the Drama Theatre and Sydney's larger venues such as the Opera and Capitol Theatres.
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