Barking Gecko Jobs

Our Mission

To commission, produce and present high quality, adventurous theatre for young people and their families and to make theatre accessible to the broadest range of young audiences across Western Australia, nationally and internationally.



Our Vision

To be the leading national theatre for young people and their families by creating inspirational performances that audiences love.


Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jeremy Rice, Barking Gecko is proud to produce new works that focus on contemporary issues. The Company is dedicated to providing theatre that appeals to young people and their families. We thrives on the challenge of creating theatre that engages young people and, simultaneously, broadens their understanding of the world.

Barking Gecko presents:

  • Public performances, primarily at Subiaco Arts Centre where the company is based
  • School excursions and in-school performances
  • Regional, national and international touring, collaboration and exchange
  • Barking Gecko drama workshops for young people 

Barking Gecko Patron,

Professor Fiona Stanley - AC Msc, MD FFPHM, FAFPHM, FRACP, FRACOG, FASSA, Hon Dsc.

"The outstanding thing about Barking Gecko is that it really 'gets' kids -- it knows how to engage them, entertain them, move them and inform them. It is such a powerful way to connect with young people and I applaud their professionalism and creative prowess. I am very proud to be their Patron and see them impact on such a diverse audience in such a wonderful way." 

Board of Directors:

  • Michael Mitchell - Chair
  • Michael Laurance - Company Secretary & Director
  • Rick Brayford
  • Drew Dymond
  • Glenn Hall
  • Myriam Leonardy
  • Jennifer Ridgwell
  • Tony Scampoli
  • Ainslie Van Onselen
  • Beau Deleuil

Our Sponsors

Government Arts
Country Arts WA
Clarity
Department of Culture and the Arts
City of Subiaco
Synovate
The West Australian
Smarter Than Smoking
City of South Perth
Abbotts and Co Printers
Mix 94.5
Healthway
St John of God