Story
Founded in 2005, 9minds is an independent Arts’ company. The Arts celebrate contemplation, imagination and transformation. Dedicated to new and celebrated Australasian work that explores issues affecting young people, we use the power of story to communicate, advocate and create change…
Work
Originating in theatre, 9minds creates innovative Arts’ projects telling the stories of young people, to challenge, engage, and inspire audiences. We use diverse platforms for new and celebrated Australasian works and social advocacy Arts’ projects, to speak to audiences in distinctive ways. We aim to be an Australasian Arts’ and social justice innovator, working with talented and committed artists to craft projects for change.
As part of our commitment to social advocacy, profits from 9minds’ projects are donated to charity.
NEWS
Brave Adventures, Little Girl – a book for children
BRAVE ADVENTURES LITTLE GIRL WRITTEN BY IRESHA HERATH ILLUSTRATED BY OSCAR FA Little Steps...
read moreKids Like Me – a creative social enterprise for young people
Presenting Kids Like Me 9minds is proud to support its first social enterprise started by a kid,...
read more9minds Creative Writing Retreat 2021 – The Notary’s House, Sri Lanka
9minds Creative Writing Retreat 2021 The Notary’s House, Sri Lanka Join us for an arts and travel...
read moreThe Notary’s House – a grandfather’s house in a childrens’ book
The Notary’s House is the childhood home of Wickrama Gunawardana (late father of Iresha Herath) in...
read moreVote Yes for Equality 2017 – a video letter to the Aussie PM
Created with Luana Bijou, WHope Films and Ladro Restaurants, 9minds were proud to present a video...
read moreOllie and the Minotaur
Collaborating with Adelaide theatre company floogle in April 2008, 9minds produced new Australian...
read moreKill the Wolf
In March 2008, 9minds presented the new Australian work Kill the Wolf, from...
read moreBlackrock
In November 2006, 9minds presented Nick Enright's celebrated Australian play Blackrock at Gasworks...
read moreAngels with Dirty Faces
After its premiere season at the BlackBox in November 2005, Angels with Dirty Faces returned in...
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