Born in Townsville, Arminelle studied Speech & Drama at Perry Studios and Dance at Ann Roberts School of Dance. At the age of 18 she met Jean-Pierre Voos and was cast in Tropic Line’s production of The Crucible where she also met Terri Brabon and Kellie Esling, two people who continue to have a huge influence on AwA.*

*Interesting side note - Terri actually named AwA. After weeks of agonising over what to call this Townsville-based acting studio for children and young people, Arminelle went to Terri for advice. Never one to mince words, Terri’s suggestion was Acting with Arminelle because, in her words, “that’s what it is”.

Who is Arminelle?

Performance Highlights

A few years ago I attempted to create a comprehensive list of all the productions I have been involved. I lost interest when I got to 45 so I shall say, I have be in many productions. Some of the highlights;

  • “Trincula” in The Tempest (2022), TheatreiNQ *

  • “Mistress Quickly” in The Blood of Kings (2020), TheatreiNQ

  • Writing an adaptation of Peter Pan for Mulkadee Youth Arts Festival (2019)

  • Originating the role of “Gert” in Gert and Bess (2017), TheatreiNQ

  • “The Queen of Hearts” in Alice in Wonderland (2017), TheatreiNQ

  • Director of Two Weeks with the Queen (2014), TheatreiNQ

  • “Mistress Ford” in The Merry Wives of Windsor (2011), TheatreiNQ

  • “Daisy” in Tales My Mother Told Me (2006), Queensland Arts Council

  • Creator of The Club Scene series of multi-arts performance events (2003-2006)

  • “Phoebe” in As You Like It (2003), Tropic Sun Theatre

  • Stage manager of Macbeth as told by the Wyrd Sisters (1999), Zen Zen Zo Theatre

*Unless otherwise specified, all TheatreiNQ and Tropic Sun productions listed were directed by Terri Brabon.

Training and notable achievements.

  • Currently, for TheatreiNQ, actor, THiNQ Ed coordinator and grants officer.

  • Masters of Teaching (to be completed 2025), QUT

  • Bachelor of Arts (Drama & English), QUT

  • Associate Diploma of Speech & Drama, Trinity College London

  • Arts Awards (UK level certificate training) Training, Trinity College

  • Shakespeare & Co training, USA

  • Practical Aesthetic intensive training, Acting Coaching Scotland

  • Viewpoints and Laban physical theatre training, Chopt Logic

  • Townsville City Council Arts Award 2009 (contributions to writing), 2001 (youth award)

  • John du Feu Award, TheatreiNQ

  • Drama programme manager and then acting artistic director of La Luna Youth Arts (2000 - 2011)

  • Lecturer of Creative Arts and Public Speaking, JCU (2012-2017

“... it was the rhotacic Queen of Hearts who stole the show thanks to Arminelle Fleming’s hugely enjoyable turn in the role.”
— Trevor Keeling, Arts Hub review of Alice in Wonderland
“Thank you to Arminelle and her team for creating such a beautiful experience for kids of all ages in the performing arts sector!”
— AwA parent feedback

Some of the AwA team …

  • Kellie Esling

    Always tells really good stories and usually has stickers!

  • Cath Loveday

    AKA Gus’ Mum, can juggle everything and likes to tell silly jokes.

  • Jacob Esling

    Used to be a student but didn’t want to leave, so he’s back to keep the fun going.

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