Shine Performing Arts Academy
Empowering individuals to shine bright through performing arts.
Welcome to Shine Performing Arts Academy. We are a training and production company based in the northern suburbs of Brisbane (Meanjin), Australia.
Shine opened its doors in 2023 and in its first year, staged two sold out musicals, a cabaret and a student showcase. We value creativity, compassion, communication and diversity.
We cater for performers 7yrs to adult and encourage everyone to uncover their natural ability to shine.
Paula Mary Camilleri - Playwright, composer, Lyricist​
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Paula Mary-Camilleri is a Brisbane-based playwright, composer, lyricist, director, and educator with over 30 years of experience in theatre. She has worked in all aspects of the performing arts, from directing professional touring productions in Western Australia to composing, writing, and voice acting. Her versatility and passion for storytelling have made her a distinguished figure in the Australian theatre community.
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Her directorial talent was recognised at TheatreFest 2022, where she received the Best Director award for Good Deeds. In 2023, her play The Magpies was staged at the Noosa Arts Theatre ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, where it was a finalist in the National One-Act Playwriting Competition and won the Nancy Cato Audience Choice Award. The play has since gone on to achieve remarkable success, collecting 23 awards on the South-East Queensland Drama Festival Circuit in 2024. That same year, Paula earned five Best Director awards across drama festivals, while also co-directing the acclaimed musical The Addams Family.
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Beyond her stage successes, Paula has written over thirty plays and three musicals, many of which have been performed by theatre companies across Australia. She has also had her work presented at conferences, served as an experienced adjudicator, and composed a song for World Teacher’s Day that was performed at the Brisbane Convention Centre.
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As a high school teacher and reviewer for Theatre Haus, Paula Mary continues to nurture the next generation of creatives. She is widely recognised for her collaborative approach, working with children, young people, and adults to bring stories to life, giving them a voice in shaping ideas, direction, and scripts. Her long term project When the Wind Blew, developed in collaboration with her son, further highlights her belief in the power of storytelling to connect and inspire.
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Paula Mary Camilleri’s enduring dedication, creativity, and artistry ensure her place as a driving force in Australian theatre—both on stage and in the classroom.
Shine Performing Arts Academy is a dynamic theatre company dedicated to telling captivating stories while empowering individuals through the transformative power of the performing arts. Founded with a vision to create a safe and inspiring space for artistic expression, Shine provides a platform for individuals of all backgrounds to discover and amplify their voices. By embracing creativity, diversity, and collaboration, the academy fosters an environment where performers not only hone their craft but also build self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of community. Through a wide range of productions, workshops, and training programs, Shine Performing Arts Academy encourages personal growth and artistic development, empowering each individual to shine both on and off the stage.
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Awards
Recognitions
Read more about our achievements at our fist Drama Festival on the QLD South East Drama festival Cricut with the plays Red Flags, Community Guidelines and Institute of Absurd Inquiry.
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When the Wind Blew - New Australian Musical
This beautiful story by Paula-Mary Camilleri and Eli J Ball offers a family-friendly experience enriched with sophisticated themes of grief, change, adversity, and resilience. This Australian premiere, produced by the team at Shine Performing Arts Academy, features some of Brisbane's finest performers.
'When the Wind Blew' is a ground-breaking new work that you don't want to miss.
Show is suitable for all ages.
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