George Parker
A critically-acclaimed actor, George was Free Theatre's Manager until 2018 and served as co-producer for many of the company's celebrated work. A key figure in establishing the first arts-practice residency in the restored Arts Centre, The Gym, he helped develop the space to nurture contemporary performance in the new Christchurch. He has been involved in a number of post-earthquake initiatives in Christchurch, including: Arts Voice Christchurch (elected as founding member); initiating the Arts Circus Project; conceiving and then helping establish the Festival of Transitional Architecture (FESTA). His PhD, Actor Alone, explores solo performance in New Zealand and he has published on this and other subjects relating to New Zealand theatre and contemporary performance. His MA, Stripping Men, explores male striptease and its representation in popular theatre (Ladies Night) and film (The Full Monty). He was a lecturer and tutor in the Theatre and Film Studies at the University of Canterbury. George is currently in the role of Artistic Director of the Christchurch Arts Festival.
Interview - George Parker from the Free Theatre on "Alice.
7 May, 2018
Free Theatre's George Parker
With James Dann on RDU, 30 September 2016
Kafka's Amerika on RDU (Morning Glory)
14 October 2014
Canterbury Tales
Lynn Freeman interviewing Tanya Muagututi'a and George Parker, Radio New Zealand Arts on Sunday, 10 October 2013'
Passion, Pulse and Power
George Parker interviewed by Eva Radich, RadioNZ
'Arts on Sunday' (RadioNZ) interview, 2010.
'Arts on Sunday' (RadioNZ) interview re '25th anniversary', 2008
7 May, 2018
Free Theatre's George Parker
With James Dann on RDU, 30 September 2016
Kafka's Amerika on RDU (Morning Glory)
14 October 2014
Canterbury Tales
Lynn Freeman interviewing Tanya Muagututi'a and George Parker, Radio New Zealand Arts on Sunday, 10 October 2013'
Passion, Pulse and Power
George Parker interviewed by Eva Radich, RadioNZ
'Arts on Sunday' (RadioNZ) interview, 2010.
'Arts on Sunday' (RadioNZ) interview re '25th anniversary', 2008