THE CONSERVATORY
Peter Silver & Associates
A place for ideas taking shape. A glimpse into the concepts, creative investigations and possibilities currently occupying the studio at Peter Silver & Associates.
Selected investigations
Ideas in development
PS&A
01
ELSIE
An original cabaret theatre concept
In development
2026
ELSIE
AN ORIGINAL CABARET THEATRE CONCEPT
An exploration of character, atmosphere and the theatrical possibilities of a world in decay.
ELSIE
01 / THE ROOM
An original cabaret theatre concept. A world of chaos and decay.
ELSIE
02 / THE REVELATION
As the room recedes, the birdcages emerge.
ELSIE
03 / THE TRUNK
One object. One room. One spotlight.
PS&A
02
Noir
Nocturne
A musical investigation
In development
2026
NOIR NOCTURNE
A MUSICAL INVESTIGATION
An exploration of atmosphere, music and the theatrical possibilities of the night.
NOIR NOCTURNE
01 / THE ENVIRONMENT
The stage design establishes the visual world of Noir Nocturne.
NOIR NOCTURNE
02 / THE FINAL SEQUENCE
A live four-frame vision feed dissolves the musical environment as the work reaches its conclusion.
PS&A
03
The Win.
The Loss.
The Murder.
The Mystery.
An original concept
In development
2026
THE WIN THE LOSS THE MURDER THE MYSTERY
AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT
A developing creative investigation into storytelling, intrigue and audience experience.
THE WIN THE LOSS THE MURDER THE MYSTERY
THE THORNE FAMILY
THE WIN THE LOSS THE MURDER THE MYSTERY
JUANITA NIELSEN
THE WIN THE LOSS THE MURDER THE MYSTERY
FLORENCE BROADHURST
THE WIN THE LOSS THE MURDER THE MYSTERY
WHAT DO WE LOSE IN THE MAKING OF A MODERN CITY?
PS&A
04
My Country
in Concert
Music and identity
In development
2026
MY COUNTRY IN CONCERT
MUSIC AND IDENTITY
A concert concept exploring the music, stories and shared experiences that shape a country.
MY COUNTRY IN CONCERT
A celebration of Australia
MY COUNTRY IN CONCERT
A celebration of Australia
MY COUNTRY IN CONCERT
A celebration of Australia
MY COUNTRY IN CONCERT
A celebration of Australia
PS&A
05
Material.
Memory.
Place.
A public art investigation
In development
2026
MATERIAL MEMORY PLACE
TEXTILE / PLACE / COMMUNITY
An investigation into textile, public space and the possibilities of a shared creative experience.
MATERIAL MEMORY PLACE
MATERIAL MEMORY PLACE
MATERIAL MEMORY PLACE
MATERIAL MEMORY PLACE