Welcome to ADSA Ltd

 

Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies

ADSA is the peak academic association promoting the study of drama in any performing medium throughout the region. ADSA represents members of staff and postgraduate students of Australasian institutions of tertiary education who are engaged in teaching, research and practice in theatre, drama and performance studies. Directors of associated theatres and members of the profession are also active members. ADSA’s annual conference is usually held in December.
 
Djindang Walking from Jabararra to Wadawurrung (2021), by Kiri Tawhai
Djindang Walking from Jabararra to Wadawurrung (2021), by Kiri Tawhai. Used with permission from Deakin University. More info.
 

2025 Annual Conference

Monday 1 December — Friday 5 December

Registrations now open! Register here: https://pay.wgtn.ac.nz/ADSAConference

In 2025, Te Whare Ngangahau – Theatre and Performance Studies at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington invite you to join us in considering the intersections between performance, hospitality, care, and respectful exchange as we negotiate our roles as ‘hosts’ and 'guests’ together. The conference theme for 2025 is Manaakitanga – Performing Welcome, Care and Respect and an overview of the programme is now available here. 

 

AusStage — The Australian Live Performance Database

ADSA Ltd is a supporter of AusStage, which provides an accessible online resource for researching live performance in Australia. Development is led by a consortium of universities, government agencies, industry organisations and collecting institutions with funding from the Australian Research Council and other sources. AusStage is incribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register, and its international partners include IbsenStage, Performing Glastonbury and Theatre Aotearoa. We encourage ADSA members and friends to contribute their research to the database.