Cross Encounters (Chinese name: X戏界) is a renowned arts group dedicated to meeting the desire for deeper connections between Australian and Asian culture. The company focuses on creating cross-cultural and innovative works across theatre, stage, and screen. As the first Chinese Australian cross-cultural performing arts organization, it integrates diverse cultural elements to heighten connections between Asian and Australia. The company has pioneered cross-cultural theatre and film projects, earning recognition for its contributions to artistic innovation and multicultural expression.
Cross Encounters has received numerous awards and nominations, including the Victorian Award for Artistic Excellence and the Melbourne Arts and Events Award. Over the last years, the organisation’s impact has attracted international attention, and has been shortlisted for the annual Non-Profit Organisation Awards. It remains a leading force in cross-cultural performing arts, actively contributing to Australia’s artistic landscape and international cultural exchange.
Its work has been featured on media outlets like SBS and Xinhua News Agency. The organization collaborates with governments, universities, and cultural institutions to promote cross-cultural dialogue through performances and workshops. It has also debuted several theatrical works at theatres and arts festivals and partnered with the Governments.
Cross Encounters is highly regarded both in the industry and wide community. As the lead cross-cultural and Chinese-Australian performing arts, it ranks first in several search categories and remains an important representative of Australia’s performing arts scene, actively participating in artistic projects and cultural exchanges while maintaining a strong presence on the international stage.
With six film-related IP projects, including its latest award-winning work Wake Her Up, Cross Encounters continues to grow its development and influence. Entering 2025, further screen productions and stage projects are on the way.
Current Staff
Founder/Head of the organisation: Olivia Wang
Resident director: Noah Zhao Wang
Music director: John O’beirne
Stage manager&production design: Zena Wang
Marketing&Communications Coordinator: Tia Han
Fundrasier: William White
Designer&Technical Support: Genevieve Byrne
All of our key staff have long-standing professional backgrounds from the performing arts industry, and have different personal styles and passions for artistic and cultural practice. With a vision for cross-cultural performing arts development, we are opening up new directions of artistic exploration to create unique and meaningful cultural interactions. We are always excited to see the spark that comes out of the creation process.
Awards
With the growing recognition in the industry, our company has been recognised as an emerging leading brand in creating ground breaking cross-cultural arts productions. Our work has gained credit for its unique intercultural benefits.
If you want to know more details, please refer to our Awards page.