Van has worked full time in the performing arts since graduating Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 1999. Working primarily as a Production Manager in small to medium companies in New Zealand and Australia, his primary focus has been the development and touring of works throughout Australasia, Europe, and North America.

He now lives in the Adelaide Hills with his family – Stacey, Lily and Cupcake the dog.

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Two people kneel on a stage, bringing a wooden puppet to life atop stacked boxes, surrounded by theater props, equipment, and a large red arch. In the background, set pieces evoke both a standing tree and a fallen tree.

‘There’s more life in a fallen tree than a standing one’

Slingsby Artistic Director & CEO Andy Packer chats with InReview’s Gianluca Noble about what’s .

A woman in an orange dress stands in a forest, holding hands with a person in a futuristic, armored suit and helmet who is offering her a glowing object. The scene suggests a meeting between two contrasting worlds.

Artistic Director & CEO Andy Packer announces Slingsby’s final Adelaide season

Artistic Director & CEO Andy Packer announces Slingsby’s final Adelaide season with the world .

A young girl in a red sweater holds a green phone receiver to her ear, surrounded by adults and children sitting closely together in a dimly lit room, all watching something attentively.

Tomorrow Starts with Creativity

Today, 9 October 2025, eight of South Australia’s leading youth arts organisations launched a .