Cosima Gilbert

Cosima Gilbert is an Actor, Performer and Theatre Maker based in Naarm. In 2024, Cosima cofounded Barkly Theatre Company, and made her directorial debut with Romeo and Juliet (Union Theatre). In 2025 Cosima was the Producer and Production Manager for Oedipus (Barkly Theatre, The MC Showroom), and Stage Manager and Operator for the new work Ron and Isobel (The Motley Bauhaus). She most recently performed as ‘Sam’ in Barkly’s production of SHIT by Patricia Cornelius (The Motley Bauhaus, 2025). Cosima is passionate about imbedding access into her work for both performers and audience and is currently the Treasurer for Eleven Eleven Theatre Company. She has been performing professionally from a young age with recent credits including: The End Is Never, The (Martin Myer Arena, VCA, 2025), Ismenia (Guild Theatre, 2025), Aliens Are Real (MUSE, VCA, 2025), Katy Cat Cult (Testing Grounds, VCA, 2025), Phases (Alter State Festival, VCA, 2024), Picnic At Hanging Rock (Barkly Theatre Company, 2024), Oh My God (MUSE, VCA, 2023), How To Save A Tree (MWT, Gasworks, 2023) Murder Mystery (State of Grace, 2023) and Hostage (Fringe, 2022). 

cosimagilbert@gmail.com

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My creative practice involves devising, writing, directing, producing and performing. I am especially interesting in developing my dramaturgical skills through the creative process. In 2024 I co founded Barkly Theatre Company which has been a fabulous opportunity to expand my acting, directing and producing skills in a more traditional theatre setting. As a deviser I am extremely passionate about imbedding access into my work for both the creatives and audience. I believe access begins in the creative process and should never be an afterthought.

Alongside my theatre practice, I also write music and have a passion for writing and performing songs. In 2022 I released my debut single ‘Isn’t It Funny’ which is available on all streaming platforms.

I am currently interested in how to imbed music and various performing disciplines into my theatre practice.

Images by Sarah Walker