ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Deus Ex Famina: Katherine Sortini
Fortune Favours the Bold
The audentes fortuna iuvat (fortune favours the bold) residency is proudly supported by Goodwood Theatre & Studios, a vibrant, inclusive arts space that has championed independent theatre makers for over four years. GTS has become a vital hub for creativity in South Australia, offering versatile facilities that nurture community engagement, artistic experimentation, and bold new work.
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In 2025, Deus Ex Femina is honoured to be the GTS Resident Company under this program. The generous in-kind support from GTS totals over $12,000, including rehearsal and performance space, technical equipment, staffing, and hospitality services - an extraordinary commitment to the sustainability of independent arts.
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This partnership reflects a shared dedication to authentic storytelling, innovation, and community connection.
We are especially grateful to Simi and Chris, whose leadership and generosity have made it possible for this residency to happen.
Hart Street Art: Aggie Stav
Visual Artist In Residence
Aggie has been awarded a three-year residency with us as she gears up for her solo exhibition SPECTRA for the SALA Festival this coming August.
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Aggie’s process is a unique blend of randomness, thoughtful planning, and control, resulting in hypnotising abstract florals with bold, vibrant colour palettes.
With her unique artistic vision and dedication to her craft, Aggie is sure to captivate audiences with her vibrant and thought-provoking creations.
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We are thrilled to have Aggie’s artwork fill our space with warmth and energy, pop in sometime and you will be sure to see Aggie busy painting and playing in her new studio in the entrance foyer of the theatre.
photos by jamios: Jamie Hornsby
Photographer & Writer in Residence
Jamie Hornsby is a multi-award-winning playwright, performer, composer, photographer and emerging screenwriter. He is the winner of two AWGIE Awards, including the prestigious David Williamson Prize for Excellence in Writing for Australian Theatre, as well as the Frank Ford Memorial Young Achiever Award at the 2022 Ruby Awards, South Australia’s premier arts and culture ceremony. He has been described in Stage Whispers as “a major voice in Australian playwriting” and The Barefoot Review as “one of the most promising young playwrights in the country today.”
As a photographer, Jamie’s work is prolific. He has shot for Feast Festival, ActNow Theatre, Coriole Music Festival, Recitals Australia, Camp Quality, Theatre Republic, Deconstruct Digital, and countless independent artists and producers. His work can be found at www.photosbyjamois.com
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As a screenwriter, Jamie was a finalist in the 2023 SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator, and recently won three awards at the Melbourne International Screenplay Awards, including Best Feature Screenplay, Best Drama Screenplay, and Best First-Time Screenwriter.
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