Become a Reviewer with A Thousand Words
Do you love theatre? Do you enjoy writing and sharing your opinions? Do free tickets to live performances spark your excitement?
We want to hear from you!
A Thousand Words is expanding and seeking expressions
of interest from volunteers keen to write reviews on behalf of our platform.
With only one reviewer at present, we can’t keep up with the demand—and that’s
a wonderful problem to have. By growing our team, we’ll be able to cover more
productions across Adelaide and South Australia, supporting theatre companies,
schools, and youth groups with thoughtful feedback that celebrates their work
and encourages future audiences.
What you’ll receive:
- Two
complimentary tickets to the production you’re reviewing
- A
complimentary program (when provided)
- The
chance to contribute to Adelaide’s theatre community and see more live
performances
What we ask from you:
- Volunteer
role – reviewing is unpaid, with remuneration provided in the form of
tickets/programs
- Word
count – reviews between 750–1,000 words (title not counted)
- Spoiler-free
writing – unless the review is published after the show’s season ends
- Turnaround
– reviews submitted within 12–18 hours. For example, you might draft the
review on the night of the show, give it a “fresh eyes” edit in the
morning, and submit it by midday the day following the performance.
Occasionally, an immediate turnaround may be requested.
- Independence
– avoid letting friendships with artists influence your review. Any real
or perceived conflicts of interest must be declared before you attend.
- Flexibility
– assignments will typically be offered for productions the founder is
unable to attend. Most gigs will come with notice, though now and then a
quick turnaround opportunity may come up.
How to apply
If you are interested in becoming part of the reviewing
team, please email: albroadbent.ab@gmail.com
Tell us a little about yourself, your interest in theatre, and provide a short review of a production you've seen recently. For inspiration on writing style, check out the published reviews.