MEET THE TEAM

Lucy (She/Her) is a Director and Artistic Director, specializing in the development and presentation of new plays, and is passionate about championing playwrights and women in theatre. Lucy founded New Ghosts Theatre Company in 2015 and the IGNITE Collective in 2019 - NGTC’s women-led, inclusive collective of theatre makers from across the nation, formed with the mission of putting new women-driven stories on Australian stages. To date, Lucy has developed eight world premiere Australian plays with NGTC - five of which were through the IGNITE Collective - which have played on stages across Perth, Sydney and Darwin. Additionally, she has staged four Australian premieres of top international plays, all of which have played to sold out houses, been critically acclaimed, and received 4.5 and 5 star reviews. Together, these productions have showcased over 100 Australian theatre makers, and have created 30 new stage roles for women performers. In 2023, Lucy’s production of Albion was nominated for five Sydney Theatre Awards, and was the winner of Best Independent Production and Best Direction of an Independent Production.

Emma Wright (She/Her) is a Bond University graduate with a Bachelor of Film and Television (2015), and a Diploma from The Actors Studio London (2018). She works across disciplines as an actor, producer and playwright, having collaborated with companies including Sport For Jove, Queensland Theatre, Riverside Theatres, and Monkey Baa. She has previously produced for Australian Theatre Live, Eye Contact Theatre Company, Secret House, and Corvus Arts Theatre. In her practice, Emma eagerly combines a deep love for the classics with a passion for developing and staging new work and diversifying the Australian theatre canon. She firmly believes in the power of theatre to reach deep and coax us from our echo chambers, to challenge biases, stereotypes and stigmas, and initiate informed, empathetic and actionable conversation - all whilst entertaining. Emma joined New Ghosts Theatre Company as a Producer in 2022, and is honoured to take on the role of Executive Producer at the Old Fitz Theatre in 2024.

Izzy (she/her) is a recent graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), receiving a BFA in Technical Theatre & Stage Management. She is an emerging lighting artist who is interested in lighting design for various mediums of live performance. With a background in visual arts, Izzy has used her knowledge of art theory and practice to influence her eye for lighting. Izzy is excited to explore the different forms and performance styles lighting design can be utilised in. With previous experience in large-scale sports events, gallery installations, and live performances, Izzy continues to grow as a multi-medium artist.

Virginia began her position as Box Office Manager at the Old Fitz Theatre in 2021, under the Red Line Productions Management. The New Ghosts Theatre Company team were thrilled to retain Virginia when they were passed over management in 2024. Virginia’s role includes; managing Front of House crew, managing IWannaTicket portals, and providing customer service to Old Fitz Theatre patrons.