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
Louisa O’Brien – Oedipus the King
Louisa is completing Year 12 at Canberra’s Merici College. She has always enjoyed performing, particularly singing and acting. She started singing lessons at the age of 4 and enjoyed planning and performing shows for her […]
Media
ABC Radio Canberra – Mornings with Saskia Mabin
30 March 2026. Interview with actor Andrew Mackenzie and producer Michael J Smith. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/canberra-mornings/mornings/106500676
Reviews
Reviews – Sophocles’ Antigone – ‘A must see’
Sophocles’ Antigone, April 2025, Burbidge Amphitheatre, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra. The reviews are in. Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle “A must see.” “Wonderfully clear storytelling.” “Compelling authenticity.” “Greek Theatre Now makes an impressive debut.” […]