Oliver Ayres is a disabled trans theatremaker, actor, writer and director living and working between Naarm and Eora. Graduating with a BFA in Theatre from VCA in 2021, he has performed and presented work nationally and internationally.

In 2023 Oliver debuted his one-on-one experimental piece ‘I’m Ready To Talk Now’ to Melbourne Fringe. During this run he sold out the season, received glowing reviews and was nominated for Best Experimental Work. ‘I’m Ready To Talk Now’ was further developed with funding from FUSE Festival 2024 and will return to the stage this year.

Selected highlights include: ‘Kaleidoscope’ (Montague Basement, 2016), ‘Owl & The Albatross’ (Theatreworks, 2022), ‘Adam’ (Gasworks, 2020), ‘MONSTER’ (Melbourne Fringe, 2023, Adelaide Fringe 2024, Sydney Fringe 2024), ‘cavemxn’ (Chapel off Chapel, 2022), ‘Pram People - Hong Kong Edition’ (Polyglot, 2024) and work with physical theatre company Born In A Taxi.

Oliver's practice is strongly informed by his identity as a member of the queer, trans, and disabled communities. His goals as an artist are to uplift often unheard voices and create work that furthers their representation in the public eye.