AO, Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France)

Born

18 June 1948
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Occupation

Advocate, Artistic director, Director, Singer and Writer

Alternative Names

• Smith, Robyn (name on birth certificate)

Website

http://www.robynarcher.com.au

Summary

Robyn Archer has established an international reputation as a cabaret artist and as an artistic director. She became the first woman to head a major Australian Arts festival when she was appointed Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival in 1998 and 2000. On 12 June 2000 she became an Officer of the Order of Australia ' for service to the development of cultural life within Australia and its resultant international recognition, through her contribution as an artistic director, performer and writer.'