'We know the power of theatre and performance.
To express. To reflect. To transform.
Theatre can be research. Theatre is creation. Theatre is engagement.
Theatre speaks in the language of metaphor but conveys an inner truth.'
- British Association of Dramatherapists
The Hobo's Artistic Director Jeffrey Bryant Jones is a retired newspaper editor with more than 35 years' experience in the industry. He has been acting since he was a teenager and teaching drama in Central Victoria for the past 10 years.
In December, 2025, Jeff was awarded a Master of Creative Arts Therapy degree, majoring in drama therapy, by the University of Melbourne after passing with first class honours.
He believes the degree will help him further explore and integrate his love of acting, teaching, storytelling and writing. His goal is to provide opportunities for people from marginalised communities to explore, create and perform their stories through Therapeutic Theatre.
Jeff is currently planning to facilitate a Therapeutic Theatre project for a small group of older adults in Bendigo, Victoria, in July-August 2026. Details will be released in May.
Therapeutic Theatre provides a unique space for storytelling, healing, and personal empowerment. It aims to provide a safe space where participants can explore their emotions, experiences, and personal narratives to discover new awareness, build confidence and grow self-esteem.
