Peter Wilson is a Melbourne/Bali-based artist. His professional career in puppetry began in 1975. His career has spanned more than 50 years, creating theatre, puppetry and cultural productions across Australia, Asia and Europe.

An internationally Broadway recognised theatre director, producer, writer, puppeteer, his work spans Broadway, Olympic ceremonies, national cultural celebrations, television, First Nations collaborations, immersive attractions and family theatre.

Peter Co-founded Handspan Theatre in 1977 and was associated with the company for 17 years, working on many productions including Secrets, Four Little Girls, Cho Cho San, The Reading Boy, and Smalls.  http://handspantheatre.com.au

Peter’s association with Nigel Triffitt offered him an opportunity to work on the productions of Mommas Little Horror Show, The Fall of Singapore and Moby Dick.

In 1985, Peter studied at the L’Institut International de la Marionette in Charleville-Mézières France, under the direction of Philippe Genty.

In 1993, Peter was appointed as Artistic Director for Company Skylark in Canberra. He created works for both children and adults, including the international touring success of Wake Baby, Twinkle Twinkle Little Fish, Inside Dry Water, Mum’s the Word Sita, touring internationallyand The Hobbit.

In 2000, Peter directed the ‘Nature’ segment for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony.