Britt Plummer

Britt Plummer
She/Her
Programmer/Producer, Courtyard of Curiosities

I began my arts career at Adelaide College of the Arts, graduating in 2010 with an Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting). I gigged as an actor, moved to Melbourne, taught theatre to young people, and worked front-of-house at festivals and venues.

At the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, I met Scottish arts workers touring globally who sparked my interest in travelling to festivals myself. I joined the touring circuit between Adelaide and Melbourne, visited Edinburgh and Europe, and became inspired by devised physical comedy and clowning. In 2015, I attended a summer school in clowning at École Philippe Gaulier, which left me wanting more. 

I returned to Adelaide, worked six jobs in a year, and secured a grant from Arts SA (Create SA) to continue training, which led to two years of training in France with Gaulier.

In 2018, I began lecturing in Acting at AC Arts and launched my company, FRANK. Theatre, creating and touring original work globally.

Highlights include presenting Chameleon in 2020 — one of the first post-lockdown shows — at RUMPUS Theatre where I had previously volunteered, winning Best Emerging Producer at Adelaide Fringe 2021 (with a mentorship from Laura Milke Garner), and touring Fool’s Paradise in 2024 after its nomination for Best Show from Adelaide at Edinburgh Fringe. In 2022, I co-founded The Courtyard of Curiosities, which now spans five venues. I recently worked as the Festival Coordinator for DreamBIG at Adelaide Festival Centre.

My path into arts leadership and programming has been non-linear and hands-on. I began as a performer (and still am) and developed additional skills through experience. I believe formal education isn’t the only path—internships, mentorships, and workshops (like those offered by Adelaide Fringe or Adelaide Festival Centre) are invaluable. I’m grateful to have built a fulfilling career without student debt, while travelling, creating, and forming lasting relationships.

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This article is part of the Festival & Event Industry Career Profiles series, a collection highlighting the diverse stories of Adelaide’s finest festival professionals. 

Photography by: Jack Fenby