The University of Sydney has announced the appointment of arts leader Joanne Kee as the new Artistic Director of the Seymour Centre, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the university’s three-auditorium performance venue. Kee will commence in October.

Known for her visionary leadership as Executive and Creative Producer of Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta, Kee has spent more than three decades working across theatre, music and dance.

Her appointment comes as the Seymour Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary and looks to strengthen its role as a creative and cultural hub for Sydney.

Joanne Kee, new Artistic Director for the Seymour Centre. Photo © Stefanie Zingsheim/University of Sydney

“Joanne brings deep experience, a strong creative vision and a genuine commitment to inclusion,” said Kirsten Andrews, USYD’s Vice-President (External Engagement). “She’s spent years championing artists and communities in Western Sydney, and she’s now bringing that energy and knowledge into the heart of our campus.”

The university’s Director of Museums and Cultural Engagement Michael Dagostino added, “[Joanne’s] ability to build a genuine community around a place is what excites me most. I’ve followed her...