Neill Gladwin is an award-winning director, writer, and performer working across theatre, festivals, and large-scale events.
He was a Segment Director for the Sydney Olympic Games Closing Ceremony and Artistic Director of the Sydney Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony. Since 2010, he has been Creative Director of the Victorian State Schools Spectacular, leading one of Australia’s largest youth performance events.
Neill’s work spans contemporary theatre, physical performance, and major international productions. As a performer, he won Best Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and as a writer and director, also received Best Comedy for Lano & Woodley.
A former Artistic Director of leading companies, Neill is known for bold, high-energy storytelling and large ensemble work. He is passionate about creating dynamic performances that inspire young artists and connect powerfully with audiences.
Message from the Creative Director
Who are we? This perennial question, asked by cultures and societies throughout time drives us forward to self discovery and realisation. It opens our eyes to those around us, it allows us to understand not only ourselves, but others. It allows us to be better humans.
This year our student cast gave us the theme of identity — the courage to stand up, be seen, and be heard exactly as you are. From this idea, This is Me was born: a Spectacular of self-belief, individuality and the joy of showing the world who you truly are.
Who are we? We are Spectacular.
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