In September this year CrissCross Productions are taking over KXT on Broadway to look after things while some of the bAKEHOUSE team take a break…
If you’ve worked at KXT on Broadway, or were a part of a season or program at KXT in the Cross, then you’ll be very familiar with Emily and Charlie! Along with managing FOH, Emily Buxton has been working in production and venue support since 2022. Charlie Vaux first jumped into KXT support with our Popupstairs program in Level 4 of the KX Hotel, and now works with us in the Artist Support programs Step Up, the bAKEHOUSE Residencies, and Storytellers. In March 2023 their newly formed company CrissCross Productions launched KXT on Broadway with their beautiful production of the 4-star hit Cherry Smoke.
Both Charlie and Emily were a part of the KXT Step Up mentoring programs, and it’s been wonderful to see their careers grow and flourish. CrissCross is the powerhouse behind Natives by Glenn Waldron; Undetermined Title by Angharad Wise; and Cherry Smoke by James McManus. Outside of KXT they’ve worked on seasons or events at other venues and with other companies, including ATYP, Redline, Nautanki theatre, Riverside, Purple Tape, and Panimo Creatives.
Charlie has been a part of a number of bAKEHOUSE seasons as both AD and SM, in particular Human Activity, Coram Boy and Dresden. And they’ve both worked closely with bAKEHOUSE on events, panels and engagement opportunities, most recently in the Vault on That’s What She Said and Your Name.
In September this year CrissCross Productions are taking over KXT on Broadway to look after things while some of the bAKEHOUSE team take a break. They’ll be taking care of the final seasons in KXT2024, with support from Chris Starnawski and bAKEHOUSE production manager Andrew McMartin. We know the old bank is in safe hands, and we’re excited to champion their next steps.
You’ll see one of them in the foyer - make sure you say hi!
Last night in Sydney the lights on Broadway got a lot brighter with the opening of the King Cross Theatre in their new location in an old bank building. With their KXT neon proudly in place, bAKEHOUSE has chosen Cherry Smoke by James McManus presented by CrissCross Productions as their first season, and it makes for a confronting night out.…skillful direction and engaging performances that bring a humanity into a seemingly hopeless situation. City Hub reviewing Cherry Smoke
There is no theatre more important than that which exposes wrong and inspires reaction… a carefully crafted piece of theatre that tells its message compellingly. Carol Wimmer, Stage Whispers reviewing That’s What She Said
… It’s excellent. It is all round excellent. If you missed this sparkling production of “Natives” you should be sorry. Theatre Travels reviewing Natives
ABOUT VENUE TAKEOVERS at KXT
Imagery L to R : Party Girl & Maa Ki Rasoi Purple Tape 2023; Maureen & A Little Piece of Ash JackRabbit 2019; Chef & Cherry Panimo 2022
Venue takeovers at KXT in the Cross and on Broadway have provided companies with genuine pathways for advancement, the opportunity to hone their practice and develop venue management skills, and to build their profile. In 2023 Purple Tape Productions delivered their Tape Over season showcasing three popup seasons of work by women and non-binary artists with a program of events in the KXT Vault. In 2022 Panimo Creatives hosted Pandemonium, a festival showcasing the work of new artists and in 2019 the HiJacked Rabbit season – the inaugural venue takeover hosted by JackRabbit productions - was a three month takeover packed with new Australian work.
in the Broadway foyer - after dark