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'''Roz Hervey''' (1965/6 – November 2024) was a dancer, ], director, and ]. She was known for roles as co-founder of and associate artist with Sydney dance-theatre company ], as director of the ] parade from 2013 until 2016, and finally, from around 2013, as creative director of ] in ], ]. She also worked with many other theatre and dance companies, as well as festivals and other events. '''Roz Hervey''' (1965/6 – November 2024) was a dancer, ], director, and ]. She was known for roles as co-founder of and associate artist with Sydney dance-theatre company ], as director of the ] parade from 2013 until 2016, and finally, from around 2013, as creative director of ] in ], ]. She also worked with many other theatre and dance companies, as well as festivals and other events.


==Early life and education== ==Early life and education==
Roz Hervey was born in {{birth based on age as of date|58|2024|||noage=1}}. She was a dance graduate of the ] in Adelaide.<ref name=flinders>{{cite web |title=Staff |website=Flinders Drama Centre |url=https://www.flindersdramacentregraduates.com/staff.html |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> Roz Hervey was born in {{birth based on age as of date|58|2024|||noage=1}}, and was a dance graduate of the ] in Adelaide.<ref name=flinders>{{cite web |title=Staff |website=Flinders Drama Centre |url=https://www.flindersdramacentregraduates.com/staff.html |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>

In March 1980, Hervey appeared in youth theatre production ''Filthy Children'', which was presented as part of the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Filthy Children |website=] |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/31632 |access-date=29 November 2024}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
Hervey worked as a dancer, choreographer, director, and producer.<ref name=fewster2024>{{cite web |last=Fewster |first=Russell |title=‘I have seen how the arts has changed people’: remembering Roz Hervey and her contribution to Australian dance |website=The Conversation |date=13 November 2024 |url=https://theconversation.com/i-have-seen-how-the-arts-has-changed-people-remembering-roz-hervey-and-her-contribution-to-australian-dance-243449 |access-date=24 November 2024}}</ref> Hervey worked as a dancer, choreographer, director, and producer.<ref name=fewster2024>{{cite web |last=Fewster |first=Russell |title='I have seen how the arts has changed people': remembering Roz Hervey and her contribution to Australian dance |website=The Conversation |date=13 November 2024 |url=https://theconversation.com/i-have-seen-how-the-arts-has-changed-people-remembering-roz-hervey-and-her-contribution-to-australian-dance-243449 |access-date=24 November 2024}}</ref>


===Dance, choreography, and theatre direction=== ===Dance, choreography, and theatre direction===
In April 1987, Hervey performed in ''Waltz'' with the newly-formed theatre group ], a work composed by Sarah de Jong and directed by Nigel Kellaway and performed at the ] in ], ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Waltz |website=] |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/155 |access-date=29 November 2024}}</ref>
She co-founded ], along with ] and ], in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kate Champion resigns from Force Majeure |website=] |date=3 September 2014 |url=https://ausdance.org.au/news/article/kate-champion-resigns-from-force-majeure |access-date=28 November 2024| quote=Force Majeure, the company I established together with my colleagues Roz Hervey and Geoff Cobham,...}}</ref> In that year she performed in one of their major works, created by Champion, called ''Same, same But Different'', along with ], ], and others. The work was performed at ], ], ], and the ].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://forcemajeure.com.au/our-work/performance-history/same-same-but-different/| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410182432/http://forcemajeure.com.au/our-work/performance-history/same-same-but-different/| website=Force Majeure| title= Same, same But Different| archive-date=10 April 2013}}</ref> She was associate director on Force Majeure's ''Never Did Me Any Harm'', a collaboration with ],<ref name=parl2024/> and worked at the company for over ten years as associate artist.<ref name=ausdance2024/>

She co-founded ], along with ] and ], in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kate Champion resigns from Force Majeure |website=] |date=3 September 2014 |url=https://ausdance.org.au/news/article/kate-champion-resigns-from-force-majeure |access-date=28 November 2024| quote=Force Majeure, the company I established together with my colleagues Roz Hervey and Geoff Cobham,...}}</ref> In that year she performed in one of their major works, created by Champion, called ''Same, same But Different'', along with ], ], and others. The work was performed at ], ], ], and the ].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://forcemajeure.com.au/our-work/performance-history/same-same-but-different/| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410182432/http://forcemajeure.com.au/our-work/performance-history/same-same-but-different/| website=Force Majeure| title= Same, same But Different| archive-date=10 April 2013}}</ref> She was associate director on Force Majeure's ''Never Did Me Any Harm'', a collaboration with ],<ref name=parl2024/> which premiered at the Sydney Festival in 2012, played at the ] in the same year, and in 2016 toured to regional ], ], and ].<ref name=ausstage/> She worked at the company for over ten years as associate artist.<ref name=ausdance2024/>


As a dancer, Hervey worked with many companies, including One Extra Company, ], ], Theatre of Image, Sue Healey, ], ], and Force Majeure, touring extensively with the groups in Australia and internationally.<ref name=flinders/> As a dancer, Hervey worked with many companies, including One Extra Company, ], ], Theatre of Image, Sue Healey, ], ], and Force Majeure, touring extensively with the groups in Australia and internationally.<ref name=flinders/>


As a choreographer, she worked for South Australian companies such as ], Slingsby, ], and Theatre Republic.<ref name=fewster2024/> For Theatre Republic, she was movement choreographer on its inaugural production, ''LINES'',<ref name=keen2024/> written by British playwright Pamela Carter and presented at the ] in October–November 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lines |website=] |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/163195 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> For Patch, she directed the award-winning ''Me and My Shadow'', and ''Zooom''.<ref name=parl2024/><ref name=ausstage>{{cite web |title=Roz Hervey|website=] |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/4740 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> As a choreographer, she worked for South Australian companies such as ], Slingsby, ], and Theatre Republic.<ref name=fewster2024/> For Theatre Republic, she was movement choreographer on its inaugural production, ''LINES'',<ref name=keen2024/> written by British playwright Pamela Carter and presented at the ] in October–November 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lines |website=] |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/163195 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>

For Patch, she co-created and directed the award-winning ''Me and My Shadow'', and ''Zooom''.<ref name=ausstage/><ref name=parl2024/> ''Me and My Shadow'' was first performed at The Forge at ] in May 2010,<ref>{{cite web |title=Me and My Shadow |website=] |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/84870 |access-date=30 November 2024}}</ref> and over the following decade was presented around Australia as well as in the United States.<ref name=ausstage>{{cite web |title=Roz Hervey|website=] |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/4740 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> It toured regional SA in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Me and My Shadow |website=] |date=24 September 2020 |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/166014 |access-date=30 November 2024}}</ref> ''Zooom'' has toured Australia, Canada, and the US<ref name=ausstage/><ref>{{cite web |last=Williams |first=Olivia |title=Patch Theatre's spectacular show ZOOOM returns to the stage |website=KIDDO Mag |date=16 June 2023 |url=https://kiddomag.com.au/do/patch-theatres-zooom-returns-to-the-stage/ |access-date=30 November 2024}}</ref> since premiering at the ] in July–August 2019.<ref name=ausstage/> It was also performed at the ] in May 2021,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zooom |website=] |date=19 May 2021 |url=https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/163515 |access-date=30 November 2024}}</ref> and won the 2021 ] for Best Work, Event or Project for Young People.<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 Ruby Awards |website=Department of the Premier and Cabinet |date=16 August 2022 |url=https://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/arts-and-culture/ruby-awards/2021-ruby-awards |access-date=30 November 2024}}</ref>


===Restless Dance Theatre=== ===Restless Dance Theatre===
From around 2013 until her death, Hervey was creative producer for Restless Dance Theatre, a well-known dance company that employs artists with and without disability.<ref name=fewster2024/> She was concept creator and ] on the company's show ''Private View'' for the 2024 ].<ref>{{cite web |title=2024 Adelaide Festival |website=Adelaide Festival |url=https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2024-events/private-view/ |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> From around 2013 until her death, Hervey was creative producer for Restless Dance Theatre, a well-known dance company that employs artists with and without disability.<ref name=fewster2024/> She was concept creator and ] on the company's show ''Private View'' for the 2024 ].<ref>{{cite web |title=2024 Adelaide Festival |website=] |url=https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2024-events/private-view/ |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>


===Events=== ===Events===
Hervey worked as an event co-ordinator for the 2000 opening night concert as well of the ], as well as the late-night festival club, and for the 2001 ] opening and parade.<ref name=flinders/> She also directed the Adelaide Fringe parade from 2013 until 2016.<ref name=keen2024/> Hervey worked as an event co-ordinator for the 2000 opening night concert as well of the ], as well as the late-night festival club, and for the 2001 ] opening and parade.<ref name=flinders/> She also directed the Adelaide Fringe parade from 2013 until 2016.<ref name=keen2024/>


She was ] for SA day 1999,{{efn|What the source says, but no corroboration of such a day.}} and of "Bundaleer Weekend Forest Walks", part of the 2003 ]<ref name=flinders/> in the ] of the state.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280117773 |title=pulse |newspaper=] |volume= |issue=1728 |location=South Australia |date=5 March 2003 |accessdate=28 November 2024 |page=17 |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref> This involved directing and choreographing 30 performances of music, poetry, theatre, acrobatics, sport, and dance in the forest, for visitors to explore on the Sunday afternoon of the weekend.<ref>{{cite book |title= Heartwork|date= 2004|url=https://regionalarts.com.au/uploads/files/Heartworks.pdf |access-date=28 November 2024| p=19| isbn=1 920784 21 7|publisher =] and ]| url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713173914/https://regionalarts.com.au/uploads/files/Heartworks.pdf| archive-date= 13 Jul 2024}}</ref> She was ] for SA day 1999,{{efn|What the source says, but no corroboration of such a day.}} and of "Bundaleer Weekend Forest Walks", part of the 2003 ]<ref name=flinders/> in the ] of the state.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280117773 |title=pulse |newspaper=] |volume= |issue=1728 |location=South Australia |date=5 March 2003 |accessdate=28 November 2024 |page=17 |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref> This involved directing and choreographing 30 performances of music, poetry, theatre, acrobatics, sport, and dance in the forest, for visitors to explore on the Sunday afternoon of the weekend.<ref>{{cite book |title= Heartwork|date= 2004|url=https://regionalarts.com.au/uploads/files/Heartworks.pdf |access-date=28 November 2024| page=19| isbn=1-920784-21-7|publisher =] and ]| url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713173914/https://regionalarts.com.au/uploads/files/Heartworks.pdf| archive-date= 13 Jul 2024}}</ref>


She co-directed the Come Out Festival opening in 2005.<ref name=flinders/> She co-directed the Come Out Festival opening in 2005.<ref name=flinders/>
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She was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in late 2022.<ref name=smith2024>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Matthew |title=Adelaide arts veteran Roz Hervey focused on living 'best life possible' after MND diagnosis |website=] |date=7 February 2024 |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-08/arts-veteran-roz-hervey-on-life-after-mnd-diagnosis/103383904 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> She received support from the ],<ref>{{cite web| website=]| url=https://www.ndis.gov.au/stories/9926-roz-makes-every-moment-count-family-friends-and-doing-work-she-loves| title=Roz makes every moment count with family, friends, and doing the work she loves| date=4 March 2024}}</ref> and chose to live life to the fullest, to continue to work, have holidays with family, and spend time with those she loved.<ref name=smith2024/> She was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in late 2022.<ref name=smith2024>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Matthew |title=Adelaide arts veteran Roz Hervey focused on living 'best life possible' after MND diagnosis |website=] |date=7 February 2024 |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-08/arts-veteran-roz-hervey-on-life-after-mnd-diagnosis/103383904 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> She received support from the ],<ref>{{cite web| website=]| url=https://www.ndis.gov.au/stories/9926-roz-makes-every-moment-count-family-friends-and-doing-work-she-loves| title=Roz makes every moment count with family, friends, and doing the work she loves| date=4 March 2024}}</ref> and chose to live life to the fullest, to continue to work, have holidays with family, and spend time with those she loved.<ref name=smith2024/>


Hervey chose to use the state's ] scheme,<ref name=fewster2024/> which had come into effect in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indaily.com.au/news/2022/08/12/sa-euthanasia-laws-effective-from-january/|title=SA euthanasia laws effective from January|first=Stephanie |last=Richards|date=12 August 2022|work=]}}</ref> Hervey chose to use the state's ] scheme,<ref name=fewster2024/> which had come into effect in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indaily.com.au/news/2022/08/12/sa-euthanasia-laws-effective-from-january/|title=SA euthanasia laws effective from January|first=Stephanie |last=Richards|date=12 August 2022|work=]}}</ref> She died around 12 November 2024,<ref name=parl2024/><!---exact day is not given anywhere as far as I can see, but if missed, please correct this---> aged 58,<ref name=ausdance2024>{{cite web |title=Dance community mourns two remarkable women |website=] |date=16 November 2024 |url=https://ausdance.org.au/news/article/dance-community-mourns-two-remarkable-women |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> leaving a farewell letter which included the quote from Dr Seuss: "Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened".<ref name=keen2024/>


Many tributes flowed in after her death from companies and people she had worked with, recognising her contribution to the arts in Australia and her personal qualities such as kindness and integrity, that made her so well-liked. Restless Dance Theatre posted on social media Restless Dance Theatre called her their "amazing creative producer extraordinaire", saying that she had continued working incredibly hard even after her MND diagnosis, and also said later "Her influence lifted Restless Dance Theatre to new heights". ]'s head of dance Sarah Greentree said Hervey "was a powerhouse of Australian dance who wowed audiences around the world".<ref name=keen2024>{{cite web |title=Vale Roz Hervey: 'She was everywhere art was' |website=]| first=Suzie| last=Keen|date=13 November 2024 |url=https://www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/commentary/2024/11/13/vale-roz-hervey-she-was-everywhere-art-was |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vale Roz Hervey |website=Creative Australia |date=11 November 2024 |url=https://creative.gov.au/news/media-releases/vale-roz-hervey/ |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref name=fewster2024/> She was also acknowledged in the ] by Arts Minister ] on 13 November 2024.<ref name=parl2024>{{cite web |title=Wednesday, November 13 2024 |website=Hansard Daily: House of Assembly |date=13 November 2024 |url=https://hansardsearch.parliament.sa.gov.au/daily/lh/2024-11-13/35 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
She died in mid-November 2024, aged 58,<ref name=ausdance2024>{{cite web |title=Dance community mourns two remarkable women |website=] |date=16 November 2024 |url=https://ausdance.org.au/news/article/dance-community-mourns-two-remarkable-women |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> leaving a farewell letter which included the quote from Dr Seuss: "Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened".<ref name=keen2024/>

Many tributes flowed in after her death from companies and people she had worked with, recognising her contribution to the arts in Australia and her personal qualities such as kindness and integrity, that made her so well-liked. Restless Dance Theatre posted on social media Restless Dance Theatre called her their "amazing creative producer extraordinaire", saying that she had continued working incredibly hard even after her MND diagnosis, and also said later "Her influence lifted Restless Dance Theatre to new heights". ]'s head of dance Sarah Greentree said Hervey "was a powerhouse of Australian dance who wowed audiences around the world".<ref name=keen2024>{{cite web |title=Vale Roz Hervey: ‘She was everywhere art was’ |website=]| first=Suzie| last=Keen|date=13 November 2024 |url=https://www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/commentary/2024/11/13/vale-roz-hervey-she-was-everywhere-art-was |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vale Roz Hervey |website=Creative Australia |date=11 November 2024 |url=https://creative.gov.au/news/media-releases/vale-roz-hervey/ |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref name=fewster2024/>

She was also acknowledged in the ] by Arts Minister ] on 13 November 2024.<ref name=parl2024>{{cite web |title=Wednesday, November 13 2024 |website=Hansard Daily: House of Assembly |date=13 November 2024 |url=https://hansardsearch.parliament.sa.gov.au/daily/lh/2024-11-13/35 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>


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Australian dancer, choreographer, and theatre director

Roz Hervey
Born1965 or 1966
Australia
DiedNovember 2024, aged 58
Occupation(s)Dancer, choreographer, theatre director, artistic director
Years active1987–2024
Known forCo-founder and associate artist at Force Majeure
Creative director at Restless Dance Theatre

Roz Hervey (1965/6 – November 2024) was a dancer, choreographer, director, and producer. She was known for roles as co-founder of and associate artist with Sydney dance-theatre company Force Majeure, as director of the Adelaide Fringe parade from 2013 until 2016, and finally, from around 2013, as creative director of Restless Dance Theatre in Adelaide, South Australia. She also worked with many other theatre and dance companies, as well as festivals and other events.

Early life and education

Roz Hervey was born in 1965 or 1966, and was a dance graduate of the Centre for the Performing Arts in Adelaide.

In March 1980, Hervey appeared in youth theatre production Filthy Children, which was presented as part of the Adelaide Festival.

Career

Hervey worked as a dancer, choreographer, director, and producer.

Dance, choreography, and theatre direction

In April 1987, Hervey performed in Waltz with the newly-formed theatre group The Sydney Front, a work composed by Sarah de Jong and directed by Nigel Kellaway and performed at the Performance Space in Redfern, Sydney.

She co-founded Force Majeure, along with Kate Champion and Geoff Cobham, in 2002. In that year she performed in one of their major works, created by Champion, called Same, same But Different, along with Nathan Page, Ben Winspear, and others. The work was performed at Sydney Festival, Brisbane Festival, Sydney Opera House, and the Melbourne Festival. She was associate director on Force Majeure's Never Did Me Any Harm, a collaboration with Sydney Theatre Company, which premiered at the Sydney Festival in 2012, played at the Adelaide Festival in the same year, and in 2016 toured to regional New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria. She worked at the company for over ten years as associate artist.

As a dancer, Hervey worked with many companies, including One Extra Company, The Sydney Front, Dancenorth, Theatre of Image, Sue Healey, Meryl Tankard Company, DV8, and Force Majeure, touring extensively with the groups in Australia and internationally.

As a choreographer, she worked for South Australian companies such as Brink Productions, Slingsby, Patch Theatre Company, and Theatre Republic. For Theatre Republic, she was movement choreographer on its inaugural production, LINES, written by British playwright Pamela Carter and presented at the Bakehouse Theatre in October–November 2018.

For Patch, she co-created and directed the award-winning Me and My Shadow, and Zooom. Me and My Shadow was first performed at The Forge at Marryatville High School in May 2010, and over the following decade was presented around Australia as well as in the United States. It toured regional SA in 2020. Zooom has toured Australia, Canada, and the US since premiering at the Space Theatre in July–August 2019. It was also performed at the DreamBIG Festival in May 2021, and won the 2021 Ruby Award for Best Work, Event or Project for Young People.

Restless Dance Theatre

From around 2013 until her death, Hervey was creative producer for Restless Dance Theatre, a well-known dance company that employs artists with and without disability. She was concept creator and dramaturg on the company's show Private View for the 2024 Adelaide Festival.

Events

Hervey worked as an event co-ordinator for the 2000 opening night concert as well of the Adelaide Festival, as well as the late-night festival club, and for the 2001 Come Out Festival opening and parade. She also directed the Adelaide Fringe parade from 2013 until 2016.

She was artistic director for SA day 1999, and of "Bundaleer Weekend Forest Walks", part of the 2003 Bundaleer Weekend in the Mid North of the state. This involved directing and choreographing 30 performances of music, poetry, theatre, acrobatics, sport, and dance in the forest, for visitors to explore on the Sunday afternoon of the weekend.

She co-directed the Come Out Festival opening in 2005.

She was creative producer/event director on the 2024 History Festival, run by the History Trust of South Australia.

Other activities

Hervey taught movement at Flinders Drama Centre.

She was a board member of the women's arts organisation Vitalstatistix at Port Adelaide. She was also a board member at Theatre Republic until her resignation in November 2022.

Recognition and awards

  • 2002: Ausdance "Outstanding performance by a female dancer" award, for her performance in Force Majeure's Same But Different, created by Kate Champion.

Personal life

Hervey's life partner was Patch Theatre's artistic director Geoff Cobham ("Cobby"), after meeting at the 1986 Adelaide Festival, where they were both working for One Extra Dance Theatre, who were on tour from Sydney. Their children are actress Tilda Cobham-Hervey and her brother Huey.

She has been quoted as often expressing variations on the following beliefs and principles:

I'm a huge believer in the power of the arts to change perspectives. I have always used my art to challenge, and ignite audience discussion. I have seen how the arts has changed people.

I am drawn to artists exploring the human condition who are not afraid of honesty. Authenticity is really important to me.

Later life, death, and legacy

She was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in late 2022. She received support from the NDIS, and chose to live life to the fullest, to continue to work, have holidays with family, and spend time with those she loved.

Hervey chose to use the state's voluntary assisted dying scheme, which had come into effect in January 2023. She died around 12 November 2024, aged 58, leaving a farewell letter which included the quote from Dr Seuss: "Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened".

Many tributes flowed in after her death from companies and people she had worked with, recognising her contribution to the arts in Australia and her personal qualities such as kindness and integrity, that made her so well-liked. Restless Dance Theatre posted on social media Restless Dance Theatre called her their "amazing creative producer extraordinaire", saying that she had continued working incredibly hard even after her MND diagnosis, and also said later "Her influence lifted Restless Dance Theatre to new heights". Creative Australia's head of dance Sarah Greentree said Hervey "was a powerhouse of Australian dance who wowed audiences around the world". She was also acknowledged in the SA Parliament by Arts Minister Andrea Michaels on 13 November 2024.

Footnotes

  1. What the source says, but no corroboration of such a day.

References

  1. ^ "Staff". Flinders Drama Centre. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  2. "Filthy Children". AusStage. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  3. ^ Fewster, Russell (13 November 2024). "'I have seen how the arts has changed people': remembering Roz Hervey and her contribution to Australian dance". The Conversation. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. "Waltz". AusStage. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  5. "Kate Champion resigns from Force Majeure". Ausdance. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2024. Force Majeure, the company I established together with my colleagues Roz Hervey and Geoff Cobham,...
  6. "Same, same But Different". Force Majeure. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Wednesday, November 13 2024". Hansard Daily: House of Assembly. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Roz Hervey". AusStage. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Dance community mourns two remarkable women". Ausdance. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  10. ^ Keen, Suzie (13 November 2024). "Vale Roz Hervey: 'She was everywhere art was'". InDaily. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  11. "Lines". AusStage. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  12. "Me and My Shadow". AusStage. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  13. "Me and My Shadow". AusStage. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  14. Williams, Olivia (16 June 2023). "Patch Theatre's spectacular show ZOOOM returns to the stage". KIDDO Mag. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  15. "Zooom". AusStage. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  16. "2021 Ruby Awards". Department of the Premier and Cabinet. 16 August 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  17. "2024 Adelaide Festival". Adelaide Festival. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  18. "pulse". Hills Messenger. No. 1728. South Australia. 5 March 2003. p. 17. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
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