Meet The Team

Gigi Pinwill is a multi-disciplinary artist shortlisted for EM Fletcher Writing Award and placed in Top 100 of Short and Sweet Festival, who develops original creations through DunnART Productions. Her scripts have been chosen for production by Notre Dame University and private sponsors. Gigi is a long-time children’s entertainer touring nationally and full-time with Theatre in Education. She has worked with Education Interactive, Starrs Productions, EG Incursions, and Fairy Lala Land. As a professional violinist and creative writer, Gigi has drawn upon both disciplines to create Bettong and Buddies. Her insight into music, and professional experience in theatre and conservation education for children, come to the fore in this ground-breaking and innovative audience-interactive show. See more about Gigi at: www.starnow.com/gigip
Mark Knight's original work has been optioned in both the US and UK. He developed projects for Red Bull Media House, Canal + (EU), The BBC & BBC America, ITV (UK), FX (Canada), NBC and the SyFy channel (US). He was Chairman of the South Australian Screen Industry Council (SASIC) and sits on the board of the Media Resource Centre (MRC) and the SA Chapter of the Australian Writers Guild. He is also an associate member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA West) and The Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB). Mark consults on projects at any stage from conception to production, and can be regularly found at MIPtv Markets in France, and the American Film Market. Mark delivers workshops on script writing, idea generation and script development. Additionally, he judges on several film and Script Competitions & Festivals.
Adrian Sherriff: 
Curtis Shipley has extensive experience in the creation and performance of interactive and improvised children’s shows including: Harry Potter inspired Unplotted Potter (Scriptease, Adelaide Fringe & Melbourne Comedy Festivals), and Tales of Adventure (Emma Knights Productions). Curtis has performed at Festival Theatre (Something on Saturday), Cabaret Fringe Adelaide, and the Stirling and Mount Barker Fringes. In 2021, he performed in Herding Caterpillars, presented by Butterfly Conservation, SA.
See more about Curtis at: www.starnow.com.au/curtisshipley/
Lauren Fraser is a 22 year old actor represented by AAA Talent Agency who recently graduated Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting) – Adelaide College of the Arts. Lauren is passionate, inclusive, cooperative and empathetic. She is excited to creatively contribute to Bettong and Buddies with her innovative theatre skills.
Johannes Selhofer is an Australian composer and musician with more than 20-years industry experience. He is the owner-operator of Cymatic Sound, using diverse natural instruments, soundscapes, and technological synergies for music compositions and therapy. Johannes has already composed ten musical tracks for Bettong and Buddies. He is currently composing original music for a show at the Centre for Australasian Theatre (CfAT).
Kerry Marsh (of Call This Guy) has produced and marketed many successful Adelaide Fringe shows with talent such as: Puddles Pity Party — Global YouTube sensation, and Tash York.
Susannah Birch: After 10 years in digital marketing, and completing Masters of Marketing, Susannah offers services and training through Eat Digital and Ask Susannah.
Helen Morris’s original Australian music has been widely performed and published such as by Crack-Up Sisters' Variety Night and international  publishing platform CCLI. Her composition Crazy Cops aired on ABC Classic FM’s Classic Breakfast program. She has composed platypus and wombat themed music for Bettong and Buddies.
David Cornish’s young adult trilogy, The Monster Blood Tattoo, received international publishing success. He has also written, illustrated, and published children’s books including ‘I Don’t Want To Eat My Dinner’ and ‘I Don’t Want To Go To Bed.’ David illustrated Emu’s Halloween by Anne Mangan and currently works full time with CDW Studios, Adelaide. (www.harpercollins.com.au/cr-109575/david-cornish; https://www.artstation.com/punctographist)
George G. Aldridge is an international freelance illustrator and cartoonist with 35 years of experience. Highlights include SA Cartoonist of the Year - Press Club Award, Resident Cartoonist for Rockford Wines, and Exhibition Designer for SA Museum. He is also a Board Member of Country Arts SA with a keen and active working interest in representing endangered Australian animals in his art. See George’s work at: www.instagram.com/trojanpencil/?hl=en
Zoe Watkins has a wealth of experience gained during her career in Australia and internationally. She has worked at Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne Recital Hall, Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centres, and with Disney Cruise Lines. In 2021, Zoe was Lighting Technician for Umbrella Revolution, in Garden of Unearthly Delights, for The Umbilical Brothers and Jimeoin.
Dr. Mark Seaton, Honorary Research Associate: Department of Theatre and Performance, University of Sydney. He is an Educator and Consultant for Sense Connexion — supporting artists developing new work. Mark was awarded the Churchill Fellowship in 2009 during which he conducted a study tour of actor training healthcare practices in the UK. From this arose a collaboration with the University of Sydney called the Equity Foundation which initiated an international ground-breaking Actors’ Wellbeing Study (AWS) in 2013. Mark has provided creative performance guidance and support within government-funded projects. He is a founding member of the Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare.
Chloe Zodrow is an up-and-coming actor and theatre-maker in Adelaide.  She recently graduated from the Adelaide College of the Arts, where she acted in productions directed by Jenn Havelberg, Jo Stone, Michael Hill, Tiffany Lyndall-Knight, and Chris Pitman.  She is working as co-producer on Bettong and Buddies.