Director. Writer. Actor

D’Artagnan S. Holt is a theatre director, playwright, and actor from Melbourne/Narrm, whose work aims to challenge existing dramatic forms, creating affect driven theatrical experiences designed to broaden perceptions of art.

Alongside his training at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), D’Artagnan has completed a Diploma of Acting at The National in St Kilda, where he developed a strong foundation in classical techniques. At the VCA, D’Artagnan has been extensively involved in ‘MUSE’ Festival, writing, directing, and producing ‘Studio 5’ (2024), ‘Crush’ (2025), and ‘Blue Tongue’ (2026). His other VCA credits include ‘The Crises Unending’ (dir. Joe Liu & Andrew Sutherland), and ‘Total Control’ (dir. Sarah Austin & Cooper Donald McDonald). D’Artagnan’s interdisciplinary work includes his performance in ‘Tastes Like Fish’ (dir. Sophie Bonollo), alongside his recent work as a dramaturg and acting coach for ‘The First Person I Never Told’ (dir. Kevin Duran Du). Last year, D’Artagnan debuted ‘Ascension’ (writ. Harrison Stone) as an actor and director for the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Projects.

Poster for Studio 5 youth theatre production, featuring seven young actors on stage against a black curtain background. Text indicates event details from July 2-4 at the Performing Arts Building, VCA, with logos of sponsors and partners at the bottom
Black and white sketch of a comic-style artwork titled 'Crush' by D'Artagnan S. Holt, Studio 6. It features various eyes, faces, and a snake intertwined with the phrase 'We exist between the lined' at the top.
Black and white photo of two young boys close-up, partially visible, with serious expressions, looking at the camera.
Poster for the play "Ascension" by Harrison Stone with Robe Theatre Company, featuring Greek mythology imagery including a bust of Apollo, laurel wreaths, a lyre, drinks, and theatrical masks, with event details.
A girl is in a kitchen, standing at a counter with a bowl and some food, while looking down at her phone. There are cartoon-like lemon slices and swirl graphics with the title 'Tastes Like Fish' in large pink letters on the screen, along with names o
Close-up of a young person with curly red hair looking down, with text overlaid reading 'Introducing Nathan Leemon,' and additional text credits and logos for SAE University College and Durandu.
Group of young people dressed in white shirts and dark skirts, acting excited and energetic on stage for a theatrical performance of 'The Bacchae' by VCA Theatre Company.
Poster for a theatrical show called "Twelve Hour Show" with a man in a suit and tie, and the title "The Crises Unending" in bright blue text, showing a surviving scene or promotional advertisement.
Poster for VCA 3rd Year Solos event featuring the phrase "everything is fine," with images of people and geometric shapes, taking place on May 22-23 at Union House, Union Road, University of Melbourne Parkville.

Collaborate.

Art as an opportunity to combine knowledges.

A black and white photo shows a dance studio with wooden floors and large windows. Several people are present, with a group of three sitting and talking, and a person standing nearby. In the background, a mirror and objects are visible, indicating a dance or rehearsal setting.