Mission statement
The Uki Moon Theatre is a community theatre that aims are to provide theatre that stimulates, celebrates and enhances understanding of ourselves and others through the shared experience of live theatre.
We aim to enrich Uki village social and cultural life with high quality theatre productions that are inclusive, socially responsive and entertaining. We are passionate about creating theatre that showcases local talent and fosters community engagement.
UKI MOON COMMUNITY THEATRE INCORPORATED, Registration NO: INC2300874
Our team
Penny Irving
Artistic Director
I was born in Melbourne and in my youth joined St Martins Youth Theatre where I learnt all about theatre making and attended numerous Theatre workshops. I have been involved in directing and acting for many years for local community theatre. This has included performances in Baz Lurmann’s Crocodile Creek, the Capricorn Players productions of Godspell, Cabaret, King O’Malley and Remains of The Day. I have also directed Urban Nomad for Rockhampton Community Theatre, Lament for Living for Noosa Arts, Sophia for RocPak and Central Queensland University, The Kiss for the Philbeam Theatre, Rockhampton, and Honour for the Drill Hall Theatre.
My work has included involvement in the Gender Equity program for disadvantaged schools, using drama as a tool. My skills have also been engaged by Rockhampton TAFE for a semester directing performances with the Hospitality students.
Jacqui Harris
Actor & Stage Manager
I have always loved performing and putting on plays for family and in primary school. As a teenager I joined the Mill Theartre in Geelong and John Gibson’s Academy of Dramatic Art. I finished school, lived in Melbourne and took every drama class that was going. I then ran a New Age Shop and in my spare time I performed in Eistedfords and did extra work for tv such as Stingers and The Marilyn Monroe movie. I had a family and we moved to the Northern Rivers. That little spark started to reignite and I had to overcome my doubting mind and put my name down on the auditions list for the Murwillumbah Theartre Company where I have performed in The BFG, Neighbourhood Watch, Travelling North, Secret Bridesmaids Business and Female of the Species. I was assistant stage manager for Ali Baba and stage manager for Beauty and the Beast. It’s nice to be pursuing my passion again!
Kim Sheen
President
I love going to see all types of theatre productions. And when I moved to the Northern Rivers in 2019, I relished the opportunity to be part of the Uki Moon Theatre, which has allowed me to make links with the community and like-minded people. I am really excited to be helping bring live theatre to Uki and the surrounding areas. It’s been great to use the skills I’ve gained over 30 years of education to support the Uki Moon Theatre team.
The alternative version, Penny had me on stand-by if she couldn’t get anyone to fulfil the secretary role, but as soon as she knew I was interested, she railed me in without an escape route. I’m really glad I joined because it’s been lots of fun working with some fantastic people.
Shelley McNamara
Publicity
When I heard Penny was creating a new local theatre in Uki, I jumped at the chance to be involved. I love living in the Northern Rivers and have been a lover of theatre all my life. I’ve come on board as the publicity person and am thrilled to share my love of theatre with the community and beyond. My background is in secondary English teaching and education writing. I have been reading, viewing, researching and writing about plays for over 30 years. This is a perfect fit for me. I get to be involved in the creation of something truly magnificent for our community.