Writer
Shalom is an Australian writer whose work spans novels, stage, and music. A graduate of Creative Arts from Wollongong University, her creative portfolio includes over forty collaborative musical works and a long-form stage project developed over six years. Alongside her creative interests, she holds a Juris Doctor (Hons) and has contributed research and writing to the field of copyright law
“Lurking is a quality show by Shalom Andrews. Mother-daughter relationships and power dynamics at play in this intense work.”
– Ruth Fingret, Playwright, Director and Producer
Projects
The stage play Lurking was a dedicated six-year writing project that examined the intersections of corporate culture and power struggles. The work underwent several years of development and workshops with Sydney-based ‘Script In Hand’ and ‘Tooth and Sinew’ before its Australian premiere at the Phoenix Theatre.
Singer
“Shalom’s gutsy voice transports you to another time.”
With a musical background spanning thirty years, Shalom’s experience as a vocalist covered genres from blues and roots to gospel and jazz. Her career included recording an EP with John Morrison and touring NSW with the production Songs of the Leading Ladies. As a founding member of the band Tortured Willow, she collaborated on a critically acclaimed album recorded with producer Syd Green and performed at various Australian venues.
