We love dinosaurs and we understand your passion for dinosaurs! We celebrate that by creating memorable experiences, encounters, and offerings that celebrate dinosaurs from Australia and around the world.
Our Story
We love dinosaurs – like, really love dinosaurs! The team at Dinosauria have extensive experience in the performing arts sector and a (weird) love of dinosaurs. Dinosauria brings those things together.
We are passionate about raising awareness of Australian dinosaurs. Australia has a rich paleontological history that is little known, but extremely exciting, and is booming right now with the continued discovery of new diverse dinosaurs. We can’t wait to share our love and knowledge of Australian dinosaurs far and wide. Our aim is to establish Dinosauria as a leading organisation in sharing the awe and wonder of dinosaurs.
In 2023 we decided to explore ways of bringing unique dinosaur experiences to audiences in Australia. The discoveries of Australovenator, Diamantinasaurus and other awesome Australian dinosaurs was the start we needed.
Dinosauria is the home of Australian dinosaurs – a sanctuary for these incredible creatures to roam and live in. The Megaraptor Encounter is just one of the services we are offering from and Dinosauria is in the process of acquiring a juvenile Muttaburrasaurus to join the Megaraptor Encounter. Over time, we hope to continue increasing the number and range of experiences, encounters, and offerings with Australian dinosaurs.
Our Team
Tracy Margieson is a dynamic leader, researcher, and theatre maker with nearly two years’ experience in the arts and entertainment industry. Tracy has collaborated with a wide range of organisations, working across leadership and strategy, organisational culture and behaviour, mental health and wellbeing, project and program management, independent producing and tour management, marketing and communications, fundraising and development, and festivals and events management.
From 2016 to 2021, Tracy established and led the award-winning Arts Wellbeing Collective, a ground-breaking program promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts. Tracy holds postgraduate qualifications in arts and entertainment management, business psychology, and is currently completing a PhD at Deakin Business School, exploring artistic programming in the performing arts. Previous producing credits include Queen Bee (2014 sold out season) and Drowning in Veronica Lake (2015/16 national tours).
Tony Smith is the other Co-founder and director of Dinosauria and is a creative force with a talent for turning ideas into unforgettable experiences. Over the past 25+ years, he’s worked as a performer, writer, director, and creative producer—bringing everything from intimate studio shows to spectacular outdoor events to life.
Tony’s past roles have spanned the arts and entertainment sector, including as Creative Producer at Gasworks Arts Park, Team Leader of Arts and Culture at Banyule City Council and roles at Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne Theatre Company, and a host of festivals, events and programs. Tony holds an MBA from Swinburne, a Graduate Diploma in Arts Management from the University of Melbourne, and a Diploma of Creative Arts from USQ.
Alongside Tracy, Tony has produced and toured a number of acclaimed original works through their company Purplestage, including the critically lauded ‘Drowning in Veronica Lake’ and the vibrant cabaret hit ‘Queen Bee’. With a background in performance, comedy writing, and directing, Tony brings a deep understanding of both the creative and practical sides of production.
Darcy Smith is a Melbourne based lighting technician and has experience with some of Australia’s largest theatrical companies such as: The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Crossroads, Gordon Frost Organisation, Victorian Opera, and Melbourne Theatre Company. Trained under the Arts Centre Melbourne traineeship program, Darcy also has a background as a performer and film maker. Darcy is currently the Deputy Head Electrician at The Australian Ballet and works with the Dinosauria team on AV and technical challenges
Our Vision
Share the awe and wonder of dinosaurs.
Our Mission Statement
We elevate people’s passion for dinosaurs, creating memorable experiences, encounters and offerings that celebrate dinosaurs from Australia and around the world.
Our Values
Clarity & Simplicity
Creativity & Curiosity
Fun & Friendliness
Collaboration & Learning
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