From stepping into the founder’s shoes, to navigating government and immense competition, the extraordinary story of an Artistic Director who reluctantly asks not once but twice, to finally achieve a permanent home for Bell Shakespeare.
Hosted by Melissa Smith. Commissioned by Creative Partnerships Australia, in partnership with Noble Ambition. For more resources and arts philanthropy know-how, head to creativepartnerships.gov.au. For more on fundraising leadership and episode recommendations to apply to your organisation, go to nobleambition.com.au

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The $30 million shower curtain: this is the story of Sydney Theatre Company’s landmark Wharf Renewal campaign.
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