Rollercoaster Theatre formed in 2006, when graduates of the Ignition Theatre training course – the only accredited theatre-making course for people with intellectual disabilities in Australia – discovered limited opportunities for people with disabilities. This ensemble is a vibrant, bold new generation of performers with disabilities who are passionate about theatre making. Mission Statement:
Rollercoaster Theatre’s mission is to provide a training ground to develop further the artistic performance talents of graduates of Ignition Theatre Training and other similarly qualified people with disabilities. Rollercoaster Theatre intends to provide continuing education and vocational training in theatre management, production and performance, and to promote the ensemble through public performances on stage, at community festivals and in workshops. Through this public exposure it aims to raise the profile of performers with a disability, and to raise public awareness about the abilities and potential of people with disabilities.
