WAAPA and Minderoo Foundation are delighted to present a special free In Conversation and Q& A event with the internationally renowned voice teacher, author and scholar, Patsy Rodenburg OBE, moderated by Associate Professor Frances Barbe, Associate Dean of Performance at WAAPA.

A pioneering voice practitioner and former Professor of Voice at London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama for more than 30 years, Patsy Rodenburg is recognised worldwide for her transformative work with actors, leaders and communicators. She is a leading authority on helping performers fully realise and embody Shakespearean and Classical Greek texts, bringing language, thought and presence vividly to life.

Throughout her distinguished career, Patsy has worked extensively with some of the world's most respected theatre companies, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Moscow Art Theatre, Complicité, and Cheek by Jowl. Her clients have included many of the most acclaimed actors of our time, such as Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Orlando Bloom, Hugh Jackman, and Natalie Portman.

This special conversation will explore Patsy Rodenburg’s remarkable career and the power of voice, presence and communication across performance, leadership and society. Drawing on decades of experience working with actors, educators and leaders around the world, Patsy will share insights into her work and the enduring impact of voice in shaping connection, influence and human expression. The discussion is ideal for educators, performers, leaders, researchers, and anyone interested in the transformative power of the voice.

Proudly supported by Minderoo Foundation through the Premier Visiting Artists Fund.