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Malaysia

Gail Fairlamb (1998), Malaysia

Gail Fairlamb has worked as a magazine and book designer, reporter and as editorial assistant for Reuters International News. At the time of her residency, Fairlamb held the position of Executive Director of the Crafts Council of South Australia with a specific interest in marketing, exhibition development, art in architecture and new media. In Malaysia, Fairlamb worked with the Panggung Negara (the National Theatre), Malaysia and developed a marketing plan for them for their new premises.

Funded by the Australia Council and Arts SA.

Paul Spillane (1996), Malaysia

Paul Spillane was already an internationally experienced technician, working as a Technical Director in stage operations at the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, when he undertook his residency in Singapore and Malaysia.  As an arts manager in residence, Spillane assisted with a range of productions for Theatreworks in Singapore and was able to share practical ideas, such as how to polish a production so the audience can enjoy a performance without any technical distractions. In Malaysia, Paul gave a number of hands-on workshops to technical students at the National Arts Academy (Akademi Seni Kebangsaan) and was heavily involved in their first public performance of Oedipus Rex at Experimental Theatre in Kuala Lumpur.

Funded by the Australia Council, Arts Victoria and the Malaysia Australia Foundation with further assistance from the Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur.