Born near the Brontes she gained a BA Hons (LEICS), MA Hons by thesis (SYD. Attended playwright workshops NSW Writers Centre, National Theatre London, she was offered places at Leeds Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic and a part in the National Youth Theatre.

Her play Forgotten (ABC Breakfast), had sell-out audiences Riverside Lennox 2019, 2023, toured Hobart Playhouse, and was endorsed by Irish Consul General for Dublin Festival.

Her play, The Lost Voice of Anne Bronte Sydney2020 (SMH “engaging play”), and under her direction Canberra Theatre Centre 2021 (CCC “vigorous piece…fine performances”) was offered a place at the Anne Bronte Bicentenary Haworth UK.

Her play Jane Franklin and the Rajah Quilt 2024 premiered Hobart Theatre Royal (featured ABC National News), then Riverside (SMH “great story”).

She directed her play, Sivvy Plath’s Birthday Present 2024 Loading Dock Darlinghurst 2024 which performed to sellout audiences.

Carmel Bendon is an author, academic and presenter on ‘all things medieval’. She has a PhD in Medieval Literature and a 1st Class Honours in Early English.

Her publications include the influential academic book Mysticism and Space, the prize-winning novel Grasping at Water and the Catholic Media of America Award winning creative non-fiction The Mystics Who Came to Dinner as well as articles, book chapters and encyclopedia entries on subjects that include Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Geoffrey Chaucer, Oscar Wilde, and poet Bruce Dawe.

She is a regular speaker at libraries, museums and interest groups throughout Australia, has been enrichment lecturer on the Princess Cruise line, and has regular chat spots on ABC radio nationally.

For twelve years Connie owned an award winning Kwik Kopy Printing centre in Bankstown. After selling the business in 1998, Connie was employed by the Franchisor Kwik Kopy Australia and was promoted to General Manager in 1999, in 2003 Connie was named the Price Waterhouse Coopers Australian Franchise Woman of the Year in recognition of her contribution to the Franchise industry.

Connie later worked as a consultant to the Franchise industry for two years before retiring in 2009. Since then Connie has undertaken various volunteer roles including the mentoring of refugees with STARTTS, board member of Parramatta Mission and is currently recording and reading on air for Radio 2RPH.

In 2002, Connie self published a novel of creative non-fiction (C A Rees) and is currently working on a memoir.

Jane is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre Studies, (Notre Dame University, Australia) and teaches Acting, Directing, Playwriting and Shakespeare Studies. She received the V.C.’s Award for Initiatives that Enhance Student Learning (UNDA, 2012) and a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (Australian Government's Office of Learning & Teaching, 2014).

Jane has acted and directed in over 40 US productions including Eliza (My Fair Lady), Maggie (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), and Viola (Twelfth Night). At the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, she played protestant martyr Anne Askew in the premiere of On the Borderline, in 2010. She was Artistic director of Vintage Repertory Company, Portland, Maine, USA (1992-2002), and is co-artistic director of New York-based Escape Artists Theatre Company, (2011-present). Escape Artists’ mission is to research, develop and perform the stories of amazing women lost in history. Her play Possessions premiered at Boston Playwrights Theatre, Massachusetts in 2013 and toured to Sydney in 2014.

Barbara Gray is an artist from the Northern Illawarra. Painting predominately in mixed media with a strong emphasis on drawing. Exploring mark making with energetic responses, in a contemporary vibrant style. She starts by sketching on location either locally or when travelling.

Barbara is also Involved in her local arts community in many ways including as a facilitator/teacher. She also opens her popular studio during the Northern Illawarra Arts Trail.

She has a diploma in fine arts, has been a finalist in Mosman art prize, Ravenswood Australian Women’s art prize, NSW Parliamentary art prize, Flow National Watercolour and many other art prizes. Her work is held in collections in Australia and overseas.

Kathryn Kaye Spence AM had a career in neonatal nursing as a clinician and researcher expanding over 40 years. She has been an invited speaker and keynote at many professional events. During this time, she was actively involved in chairing and organising many International and National Scientific Conferences for professional organisations and colleges. This involved operating within a strict budget, sponsorship and programming.  In addition, for the past twenty years she has worked alongside her husband and playwriter (Dr Edward Spence) in The Philosophy Plays Project for the Greek Festival of Sydney. This involved liaising with venues, production manager, liaising with performers and promotion.