The Adelaide University Theatre Guild ('the Guild') is a not-for-profit community theatre company located at Adelaide City Campus East.
The Guild was formed in 1938 and is the second oldest amateur theatre company in South Australia. This longevity in itself is exceptional, but more remarkable is the pivotal role the Guild has had, and continues to have, in the development of both amateur and professional theatre in Adelaide and in Australia.
It is the Guild's intent that each season reflects an enduring focus on our strengths: the courage to embrace the obscure, a commitment to support modern Australian playwrights, and a willingness to work with new talent from our Festival State.
Roles are open to everyone – students, staff, alumni and the general public. You do not need to be associated with Adelaide University to be involved in a Guild production.
For students, the Adelaide University Theatre Guild Student Society is a student-run subdivision of the Guild.
- To increase our visibility as a respected leader in discovering, developing and supporting new creatives in high quality theatre productions.
- To grow our role as a significant conduit for the University to connect and engage with the wider community; working cooperatively towards the shared goal of a vibrant creative community.
- To continue to provide an open space for shared artistic endeavour.
- To always be bold, daring, creative and consistent.
- To preserve and continue the legacy of the Guild.
- To continue to build the reputation and membership of the Guild.
- To be a catalyst for the creative life of the community.
The Theatre Guild Board is responsible for the ongoing health and viability of the Theatre Guild. It is the Guild's highest-level decision-making body, and has legal responsibility for the Guild's resources and activities.
The Board has ultimate responsibility for establishing the Guild's purpose, mission and vision. It oversees the management and implementation of the Guild's affairs. It fosters the Guild's progress and development, secures the support of members and friends, and promotes the identity of the Guild in the community. The Board is a working Board, and Board members have practical input into the Guild's progress towards achieving its goals.
Members of the Theatre Guild are elected to the Board each year at the Annual General Meeting.
Board Members
- Bart Csorba, Chair
- Kate Anolak
- Emily Branford
- Gary George
- Karen Inwood
- Jehosheba Manoa
- Eleanor Thomas
- Annabel Whitford, ex officio
- Lily Watkins, Student Representative
- Eva Yoxall-Vale, Student Representative.
Since 2021, the Guild has implemented a dedicated Programming Committee.
Programming Committee
- Kate Anolak
- Jess Carroll
- Lucy Johnson
- Jehosheba Manoa
- Lily Watkins.
Adelaide University is the principal sponsor of the Adelaide University Theatre Guild. The Guild also acknowledges the generous ongoing support of the following corporate friends.
If you would like to know more about sponsoring the Theatre Guild, please contact the Chairperson via theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au.
We thank the following generous donors to the Adelaide University Theatre Guild Inc. Public Fund, as well as four donors who wish to remain anonymous.
Michael Abbott QC | Sue Averay | The late John Bannon | The late Jim Bettison |
| Melinda Boston | The late Jill Brislan | The late Peter Brooks | The late Doreen & Paul Bulbeck |
| The late Roxy Byrne | Antonio Comin & Eva Calvaresi | John Davies | John Edge |
| Michael Eustice | The late Alan Feeney | Sue Graebner | Belinda Hall |
| The late Bill & Myfanwy James | Bruce King | Jean Mayo | The late Graham Nerlich |
| Elizabeth & John Pryzibilla | Alison Robb & Marie Docking | Beryl Sheasby | David Smith |
| The Info Service Company (Ian Shakes) | Neil Ward | Grant Algie QC & Melanie Hibberd | Michael Baldwin |
| Stephen Beaumont | Mollie Birch | Emily Branford | The late Alan Brissenden |
| The late Mary Brownlee & Peter Hornsby | Tom Burton | Ray Choate | Warwick Cooper |
| The late Decie Denholm | Julianne English & Kym Thorne | Jenny Evans | Liz Follett |
| The late Phil Grummet | Leeanne Head | Rollo Kiek | Adrienne Lovelock |
| The late Harry Medlin | Jo Peoples | Jean Rigby | Patricia Ryan |
| The late Simon Slade | Baden Teague | The Palani Group |
The Theatre Guild is officially registered as an Incorporated Association in South Australia. The Adelaide University Theatre Guild Inc. Public Fund is approved for tax-deductibility purposes on the Commonwealth Government's Register of Cultural Organisations under SubSection 30-300(7) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Any donations can be sent to: Theatre Guild, Union House, Adelaide University, Adelaide SA 5005.