Theatre

We are well recognised in the industry for our longstanding professional and cultural association with the theatre.
Over the years we have represented clients involved with most aspects of theatre production. These have included:

• actors
• directors
• producers
• choreographers
• designers
• promoters and financiers
• theatre owners
• musicians, musical directors
• sound and lighting designers
• managers
• artistic agents and agencies.

We have particular experience in advising on the following aspects of the theatrical industries:

• advice, negotiation and drafting of documents concerning:
  • financial structures for theatre investors
  • theatre venues
  • touring companies
• the securing of terms and rights with respect to numerous local and international productions for the purposes of:
  • rights acquisition
  • industrial union negotiations
  • craft association negotiations
  • local and international tax implications
  • financing
  • insurance

We have acted for clients such as:

• the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust,
• the Sydney Theatre Company
• the Melbourne Theatre Company (both on project basis),
• the Griffin Theatre
• the Australian National Theatre Owners Association
• the Sydney Performance Space
• the Amandla tour hosted by the African National Congress (ANC).
• and numerous other independent theatre promoters and entrepreneurs.

Mr Frankel is presently a member of the Board of the Griffin Theatre.

We have acted for numerous leading Australian theatrical artistes.