About us

Two Blue Cherries is an independent theatre company dedicated to the development of Australian theatre.

The focus is the creation of new entertaining work, which is bold and theatrically innovative. We are a community of individuals who are interested in creating vibrant Australian theatre. We believe that story writing and strong text are integral to theatre practice and to understanding the world and ourselves better. Robust, directed collaboration means we can evolve a new world for Australian industry.

Although the focus is primarily text, we do not subscribe to the notion that a script needs to be spoken or linear. We are by no means bound by the text, but are freed by it. Two Blue Cherries is interested in making dynamic and engaging theatre for all Australians.

Artistic Producer

Petra Kalive Petra graduated from WAAPA (Acting ’04), where she developed a love of comedy, character roles and voice. Since then she has diversified into directing and writing as well. In an attempt to support and encourage new Australian work Petra is keen on growing and strengthening Two Blue Cherries.

Her most recent screen credits include a lead-supporting role in Underbelly, Blue Heelers, City Homicide, the series Tripping Over and various short films. Theatre credits include; Melbourne Playback, Complete Works, VCA Directors season, Adelaide and Melbourne Fringe Festivals. As a director Petra has worked for St Martins, Short and Sweet (Judges choice) and Holmesglen TAFE. Petra adapted Peter Goldsworthy's novel Three Dog Night for the stage. It has had productions in Melbourne and Adelaide, and is being published late 2010. Petra also freelances as a dramaturg. Most recently she was appointed Resident Dramaturg at Red Stitch Actors Theatre and has been assistant Dramaturg at the Malthouse. In early 2010 she produced / event managed an international Dramaturgy conference, Dramaturgy #4, held at the VCA. Petra has been a member of equity since 1997.