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Andy Packer

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Andy Packer is artistic director of Adelaide-based theatre company Slingsby.

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Who wants to imagine a future without the magic of youth theatre?

A touring theatre company that can’t tour is like a flightless bird, writes Slingsby’s Andy Packer. Adaptability is the key to survival – but without federal support, the future of Australia’s world-renowned youth arts companies is still precarious.

Slingsby theatre: After the chop

Sadness, fear and anger are just some of the emotions felt by the founders of Slingsby when they learned their federal funding had been axed. But the Adelaide theatre company will fight to survive, writes artistic director Andy Packer.

Andy Packer (centre) during rehearsals for Slingsby's recent show The Young King. Photo: Andy Ellis

'Australia is rich with brave, visionary artists'

As South Australia’s small and medium arts companies nervously wait to find out if they will “fall under the axe” of federal funding cuts, Slingsby theatre’s Andy Packer has a heartfelt message for his fellow artists.