Woodward Productions: Elevating Theatre Experiences Globally
Since 2016, Woodward Productions has been bringing world-class theatre to audiences in Queensland, Australia, and internationally. With a passion for "gateway theatre," we aim to attract new audience members and tell stories that reflect our diverse Australian communities.
Our Productions
We are proud of our extensive repertoire, which includes over 20 musicals, concerts, and plays. Our standout works include the thrilling Sherlock Holmes - The Mystery of the Valkyrie, the comedic hit A Very Naughty Christmas (returning for its eighth consecutive year in Australia and London in 2024), the bold Plied and Prejudice, and Caroline O’Connor’s concert From Broadway With Love. Other notable productions include Boys of Sondheim (Brisbane and Sydney), Weathering Well (24-date regional QLD tour), and the Australian premiere of Yank! A WWII Love Story as part of Brisbane’s MELT Festival.
Recently, we successfully concluded the Australian tour of The Woman in Black, which welcomed over 75,000 audience members across eight cities. We also serve as General Managers and Executive Producers for Prospero Arts, overseeing productions like Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at QPAC, and we are thrilled to collaborate on the Australian premiere of Peter and the Starcatcher with esteemed international production houses.
Our Vision
With a commitment to delivering exceptional theatre experiences, Woodward Productions continues to push creative boundaries and engage audiences worldwide through innovative and diverse productions.
Meet Our Team
Founder, Producer and Director - Alexander Woodward
Briar Franks – Producer and Associate General Management
Briar is a senior arts leader and producer with over a decade of experience delivering professional live theatre across Australasia and internationally.
She has held senior roles spanning venue operations, production and company management, performing arts education and the talent industry, working across Wellington, Melbourne and London. Briar has led operations for a leading musical theatre training academy and served as a board member and producer for an independent music theatre company, executive producing full-scale musicals and cabarets from concept through to season close.
A graduate of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and English, she brings a deep understanding of the artform alongside a sharp operational and strategic lens.
Producer and Associate GM - Briar Franks
Alex Woodward – Founder & Lead Producer, Woodward Productions
Alex Woodward is an accomplished producer and theatre-maker with nearly two decades of experience in Australia’s performing arts industry. Now at 38, Alex leads Woodward Productions with a focus on creating and touring gateway theatre experiences that attract new audiences to live performance through engaging, accessible, and innovative work.
Alex has worked extensively across Australia as a lead producer and general manager, with a growing international presence through the export of original Australian productions. Alex and Woodward Productions are now proud to be Executive Producers and General Managers for Trafalgar Entertainment in Australia.
Notable achievements as Lead/Executive Producer include:
The Woman in Black (Original West End Production) – Australian Tour
Shirley Valentine (New Production) – Australian Tour
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged] – Australian Tour
Plied and Prejudice (New Austen Adaptation) – Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth & London
A Very Naughty Christmas (Award-winning adults-only Christmas show) – London, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne
The 39 Steps (New Production) – Australian Tour, 2025
Steel Magnolias (New Production) – Australian Tour, 2025
As General Manager/Executive Producer:
Trent Dalton’s LOVE STORIES – Australian Tour
Jersey Boys (New Production) – Brisbane for Prospero Arts
The Pirates of Penzance (New Production) – Brisbane - Prospero Arts
Other credits include:
Peter and the Starcatcher – (Australian Tour – co producer)
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Valkyrie (Commissioned new work)
Caroline O’Connor: From Broadway with Love
Sweet Charity
Bare: A Pop Opera
YANK! A WWII Love Story
As well as the above, Woodward Productions are financial investors in Back to the Future the musical Worldwide, The Book of Mormon UK Tour, and have 2 new works currently that are in their commissioning stage.
Sophie Watkins - Associate Producer and General Management
Sophie Watkins – Associate Producer and General Management
Sophie holds a degree in Fine Arts majoring in Technical Production and has spent the last five years working as a Stage Manager and Technician. Her career so far has seen her building a diverse skillset while working consistently across Brisbane and touring the country.
Now pivoting to the role of Associate Producer and General Manager at Woodward Productions, Sophie is eager to apply her knowledge and skills in a new capacity. With a strong foundation in theatre making and a keen interest in expanding her professional horizons, Sophie is excited to join the Woodward Productions team.
Emily Corkeron - Finance Officer and Production Coordinator
Emily Corkeron - Finance Officer and Production Coordinator
Emily Corkeron joined Woodward Productions in 2026, taking on a dual role spanning finance and production coordination. She brings a rare combination of commercial discipline and performing instinct to the team, having earned her accounting degree while touring nationally as a performer in productions including Beauty and the Beast and An American in Paris.
That background gives Emily a genuine understanding of both sides of the curtain — the spreadsheets that keep a production viable and the realities of life on stage. At Woodward Productions, she helps keep shows on budget and running smoothly, applying her financial training and first-hand industry experience to support the company's growing slate of comedy, theatre, and musical productions.
