Ella is a passionate and driven artist with a particular focus on acting, writing and directing. Having been an active member of Canberra’s theatre scene for seven years now, some of Ella’s notable roles include Babe Botrelle in Crimes of the Heart (Canberra Repertory Society, 2023), Gwen in the premiere of You Can’t Tell Anyone (Canberra Youth Theatre, 2023), for which she received an Ovations award, Mon in How To Vote! (Canberra Youth Theatre, 2022), and Eliza Wishart in Jasper Jones (Budding Theatre, 2019). Most recently, Ella performed in Bombshells (Echo Theatre, 2024) as Theresa McTerry, and Jean Fordham in August: Osage County (Free Rain, 2024). In 2024, Ella made her directing debut with Happy Meals, Happy Kids (Sunny Productions, 2024). In 2022 she obtained her Certificate IV in Acting for Stage and Screen and was part of the 2022 Emerge Company where she co-devised and performed in an original work. Since childhood, Ella has been passionate about Greek mythology and stories, and is honoured to take on the role of Antigone in this production.
Ella Buckley
Cast/Crew
Lachlan Ruffy
Ruffy has garnered acclaim across Australia for his versatility as a performer, writer, creator, and game designer. He’s a graduate of ANU, University of Canberra and WAAPA. He has been referred to as “a true […]
Auditions
Auditions – Sophocles’ Oedipus the King
Auditions: 6 & 7 December 2025 Venue: Tooms Place, Lyons (scout hall) Requirements: All experience levels welcome from beginner to advanced. Email michael@greektheatrenow.com.au for the script and to book an audition. Characters: Priest, Chorus Leader(s), […]
OAM
OAM to Elizabeth Minchin
Elizabeth Minchin is Classics Adviser to Greek Theatre Now. From Ros Jackson, President, Friends of the ANU Classics Museum: “No doubt many of you were delighted to note the award of the OAM to Emeritus Professor Elizabeth […]