Based in Sydney, Redfern Lane is a theatre and film production company dedicated to creating high-quality work that inspires, entertains, and connects. We believe in the power of storytelling to challenge perceptions, spark conversation, and bring people joy.
Our productions unite experienced professionals with emerging talent, creating space for new voices to grow while benefiting from the guidance of industry expertise. This mix of skill and fresh perspective enriches every project and builds a vibrant creative community.
We pursue bold, clever but heartfelt stories that invite audiences to think deeply while still laughing, feeling, and celebrating life. Whether it’s an intimate or a spectacle, our focus is on narratives that stay with you long after you’ve left the theatre.
Our vision is simple: to make exceptional theatre and film that engages the mind and nourishes the spirit. By blending artistic excellence with collaboration and mentorship, we’re creating work that reflects the energy, diversity, and creativity of our city-stories for the world, made with joy
Meet the Team
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Founder / Producer/ Director/ WriterRebecca McNamee is an award-winning Australian writer, director, producer, and performer whose work spans stage and screen across both Australia and the United States. Known for her ability to navigate drama, comedy, and action with equal precision, she crafts emotionally resonant, character-driven stories that are both artistically distinctive and grounded in performance truth.
A graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art’s MFA (Directing) program, Rebecca’s directing style is marked by emotional clarity, bold visual language, and a collaborative approach that brings out nuanced, layered performances. Her most recent stage work, Abigail Williams, after a sell out season at NIDA, premiered at Sydney Theatre Company’s Wharf 2 Theatre as part of the 2025 HerStory Arts Festival and was met with critical acclaim.
Her screen work includes a slate of award-winning short films that have screened internationally at top-tier festivals including LA Shorts, NY Shorts, Flickerfest, the Chicago International Shorts, and the California Music Video Awards
Rebecca began her performance career in musical theatre, growing up in a family of performers and developing a deep love of ensemble storytelling, comic rhythm, and live audience connection. She trained in classical voice under Maree Ryan at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and later studied performance and writing at Chicago’s iconic Second City, performing at theatres throughout the city.
In addition to her creative work, Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Commerce and postgraduate degrees in Economics. Her early career in corporate and SME marketing informs her producing practice, giving her a sharp understanding of audience development, financial strategy, and the realities of delivering ambitious creative work within viable production models.
Rebecca currently has a number of stage and screen projects in development and continues to build a body of work that champions bold, contemporary storytelling with both heart and bite.
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Producer / Marketing
Ebony Tucker is an actor, emerging Producer and artist from regional Victoria. Most recently seen in the National Tour of “Where is the Green Sheep?” (Monkey Baa Theatre Company) and the 5-star, solo production of “Abigail Williams” (Redfern Lane at Wharf 2.) Ebony’s previous acting credits include; “Possum Magic” (Monkey Baa Theatre Company), “Attempts on her Life” (KXT X Montague Basement), “Forgotten” (Riverside x Lost Voices), “Where to Hide a Star” (ACO), Perfect Stranger (Kate Champion x NIDA), “Mr Burns; a Post-Electric Play” (Alex Berlage x NIDA), Comedy of Errors (Australian Shakespeare Company.) She holds a BFA in Acting from NIDA, and can be heard as the voice of several national campaigns on Australian TVs and radios.An emerging producer, Ebony is passionate about raising up fellow female creatives.
