Liesel is a passionate believer in the capacity of art and culture to enrich and transform lives when it is inclusive and relevant. She believes everyone has the right to participate in the creation of art and that new work should tell the stories and explore the concerns of a contemporary audience.
Liesel’s most recent works include a Bio-Cabaret for the Sydney Festival, Send for Nellie by Alana Valentine, the drama, Masterclass by Terence McNally at Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre and Window Dressing a large public performance installation created for Sydney’s Vivid Festival.
Recent Works
Ongoing works
Loose Canon Arts
Loose Canon Arts, founded in Sydney in 1999 by Liesel Badorrek, creates bold and original theatre for young and inter-generational audiences.
Young Audiencs
Working on a variety of theatre projects in her vast career, for both adult and youth theatre, Liesel enjoys creating and directing and has produced several award-winning shows.
Opera
Liesel has a deep passion for opera and storytelling through song and relishes in challenging the traditional repertoire.
Site Specific
Badorrek loves the freedom of expression in public works, making bespoke theatre and site-specific performances a significant part of her practice for events and festivals.