The Lismore Theatre Company (LTC) has announced the development of an innovative theatre project that merges text, movement and storytelling to captivate and inspire creative locals to perform on stage.

Highly qualified and internationally experienced choreographer, director and teacher, Deborah Mills (MAHons in Dance-Theatre) is teaming up with the LTC to offer this exciting and innovative project.

Ms. Mills is calling all interested creative people wanting to learn new skills and have the opportunity to perform on stage. 

This is the first time LTC (local, not-for-profit, community theatre) is investing in the creation and development of an original theatre work from the ground up: from script-writing to stage.

This ground-breaking project consists of 12 months of workshops culminating in an original production in February 2026 at Rochdale Theatre.

Sharon Brodie, President of LTC, says “This adventure into the realm of dance-theatre is new and risk-taking for us since movement is the primary focus.”  

Ms. Mills calls this process Embodied Theatre. When asked to explain her term, she says, “My process places the human body at the heart of the narrative. I train the performers to use their bodies to express their emotions, so the spoken text is fully embodied. My hope is that participants will take to the stage this time next year!”.

Adults of all levels of experience with an interest in improvisation, movement exploration, experimentation with props, script development and performance, are most welcome to join the workshops and share in the fun of theatre-making. 

Workshops will be held at Rochdale Theatre, Goonellabah on Tuesdays 6-9pm (starting 18th February) and every third Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm (starting 16th February). 

Cost: $75 per semester ($50 for LTC members).