Rhoda Roberts

Biography

Rhoda Ann Roberts (8 July 1959 – 21 March 2026) was an Australian theatre and arts director, arts executive, television presenter, and actress. She was head of Indigenous programming at the Sydney Opera House from 2012 until 2021, among many other roles. She was also a highly respected Aboriginal elder, being afforded the title "Aunty" (Aunty Rhoda). Roberts was a co-founder of the Aboriginal National Theatre Trust in 1987; she wrote for, produced, and presented work on television; was a producer at the Indigenous media agency Vibe Australia; founded the Festival of the Dreaming in 1997; and was cultural advisor for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. She also acted in, wrote and directed numerous stage productions.

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