Deidre Grace

Creative Director & Co-Founder

Deidre is an accomplished actor and theatre producer with a unique blend of experience in both the arts and business worlds. As a company Director with over 30 years of business operations under her belt, she has honed her skills in managing successful ventures, including People in Plastic, a national industrial wholesaler headquartered in Brisbane, which she runs with her husband.

Inspired by her own struggles to find accessible and affordable performance venues, Deidre combined her business acumen and artistic passion to establish PIP Theatre. As both a production company and a venue for hire, PIP Theatre is committed to giving back to the community and supporting like-minded arts organizations.

With Deidre’s leadership, PIP Theatre is pioneering a model that delivers financial benefits to Brisbane artists and arts workers, while providing audiences with diverse and engaging performances.

Michelle Apps

Company Director & Co-Founder

Michelle is an experienced CFO, business owner and auditor with over 30 years in the IT, banking, and finance sectors. Michelle was the CFO and co-founder of Agility Applications, a technology company specialising in solutions for the finance and capital markets industries, has held senior audit roles at Suncorp and KPMG, and is currently a director of Mt St Michael’s College.

After successfully selling the business, she had created with her husband and partners, and with children now more independent, Michelle found herself in the enviable position of having the time and resources to be able to do something to make a difference. Not wanted to just make a financial contribution, Michelle was on the look out for a project that would utilise her extensive financial and governance skills and have real impact. She found it when Deidre introduced her to PIP Theatre

Amelia Slatter

Company Production & Venue Manager

Amelia is a multi-skilled practitioner working in creative development, theatre production, and acting. After graduating with a Bachelor of Creative Industries Drama at QUT, and completing various acting courses, she felt there was a gap in the market for professional opportunities for local creatives to grow their creative careers.

Amelia is responsible for managing the programming of works at PIP Theatre alongside the Creative Director, including venue hire, co-productions, and PIP Productions. As the Production Manager for PIP Productions, she oversees the production process for in-house productions. Amelia also plays a key role in developing PIP Theatre as an entertainment hub by ensuring that the venue’s vision and mission are fulfilled. Additionally, she manages staffing in the Front of House department to ensure a seamless experience for audiences.

Jenna Todd

Marketing Director/Visual Designer

Jenna is a graduate of QUT with a bachelor’s degree in business and currently manages PIP Theatre’s presence as Marketing Director. Her experience in the graphic design and social managing, she has established her own unique aesthetic inspired by retro designs with a modern twist.

At PIP Theatre, Jenna’s role involves managing the website, creating content, and overseeing brand awareness to promote the theatre as a social enterprise. Her expertise in online media allows her to effectively communicate the theatre’s core values to create a vibrant brand presence.

PIP Theatre acknowledges the Yuggera and Turrbal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather together. We pay our respects to Elders Past, Present and Emerging.