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 advovacy, part or full proceeds from all 9minds’ projects are donated to charity.

NEWS
Do What They Think You Can’t – a creative project for young people
So blah blah we are an Arts’ company for young people. Let’s be frank. There’s a lot of talk out...
read moreVelvet Rabbit – a Xmas 2018 performance for children
Adapted by 9minds from the classic children’s story The Velveteen Rabbit Lawler Theatre, Melbourne...
read moreBrave Adventures, Little Girl – a book for children
We are thrilled to announce that Brave Adventures, Little Girl will be published by Little Steps...
read more9minds Creative Writing Retreat 2019, Sri Lanka – an arts and travel retreat
9minds Creative Writing Retreat 2019, The Notary’s House, Sri Lanka Benefiting the Little Hearts'...
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...
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