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Lachlan Philpott has been revealed as Playwriting Australia’s new Artistic Director and CEO. His appointment marks the first time a playwright will the organisation since it was established in 2006.
The news was announced by Peter Wilson, Chair, on behalf of the Playwriting Australia’s Board. ‘Above all else, Lachlan is a playwright, and his experience as a teacher, his vision for the place of playwrights and playwriting in our culture and his deep engagement with our community have formed him over many years to lead Playwriting Australia,’ he said.