The late Nick Enright described Rex Cramphorn as "that rare and important figure, a philosopher and visionary of the arts." Rex Cramphorn was one of the leading figures in the renaissance of Australian theatre in the 1960's and '70s. His oeuvre was characterised by his commitment to the idea of artists working together, sharing and developing their skills.

Following his untimely death in 1991, the Rex Cramphorn Lecture was established to encourage honest and provocative discourse about Australian theatre and culture and to offer our theatre artists the opportunity to speak about their practice in a way that reflects Rex's own passion for ideas. The lecture alternates between Sydney and Melbourne and previous speakers have included Jim Sharman, John Romeril, Rhoda Roberts, Wesley Enoch, Lindy Davies, Nick Enright, Neil Armfield with Geoffrey Rush and Nigel Jamieson.

Fiona Winning is a writer and producer, newly independent after nearly a decade at the helm of Performance Space – an international contemporary arts hub based in Sydney. Fiona has conceived and produced events in theatres, galleries and public spaces – collaborating with artists and communities. She was instrumental in negotiating the development of the new CarriageWorks contemporary arts space in Redfern.

In collaboration with Sydney Ideas:

$20 adults

$15 concession