AustLit logo

AustLit

Liz Jones Liz Jones i(A17679 works by) (a.k.a. Elizabeth May Jones)
Born: Established: 1946 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

BiographyHistory

Liz Jones graduated from the Australian National University in 1966, after which she worked as a teacher. She met Betty Burstall, founder of La Mama Theatre, in the 1970s, and became involved in the theatre. She took the position of Artistic Director in 1976, and remained in the role until March 2023, when she stepped down as both Artistic Director and co-CEO after 50 years with the theatre.

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2018 recipient Australia Council Grants, Awards and Fellowships — Australia Council Award for Theatre
2012 Order of Australia — Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) For distinguished service to the performing arts as an artistic director, administrator and performer, to the promotion of Indigenous playwrights and actors, and to the community.
2008 recipient AWGIE Awards — Dorothy Crawford Award
VIEW ALL AWARDS
Last amended 23 Jan 2023 08:31:51
Other mentions of "" in AustLit:
    X