Thomas E.S. Kelly

Artistic Director
Karul Projects

Choreographer and performer Thomas E.S. Kelly is the Artistic Director of Karul Projects and a proud Minjungbal, Wiradjuri and Ni-Vanuatu man. Thomas created SILENCE in 2018 which premiered in 2020 at Brisbane Festival and then embarked on a Queensland regional tour in 2022, a season at DanceX Festival presented by The Australian Ballet, and a national tour through 2023. Thomas creates work that explores high intensity physical performance from a cultural practice fused with contemporary dance and incorporating voice and physical percussion. Thomas graduated from NAISDA Dance College in 2012.

Photo: Shannon Hayes.