English (UK) 
Biography
Described as ‘the one to watch’ (Theatre Travels) Lana Filies is a South African/Australian Actor, Writer, Director, Singer, Theatre-Maker, and Choreographer who grew up on Dharawal Country. Currently residing on Gadigal land, her devised practice aims to champion female voices and create work that sparks conversation and has a social impact. She graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2018 with a Bachelor of Performance (Acting.)
Lana is the Head Drama Teacher at Shopfront Arts Co-Op, leading young people in weekly drama workshops.
In Sept/Oct 2024, Lana geared up to premiere “Hemlines” as a part of Sydney Fringe Festival as well as a remount of “Paper Planet” with Polyglot Theatre. She also wrote and starred in her debut play “Expiration Date” (produced by Purple Tape Productions) at Adelaide Fringe (March 2023) and Meraki Arts Bar (April-May 2023).
