SUPPORT THE EPICENTRE
of INDependent THEATRE

Independent by nature. Fierce by choice. Stronger with you.

 

Theatre Works does more than put on shows.

It creates space for bold ideas, new voices, and brave stories.
Behind every production is a leap of faith — and a real cost.

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Each show is underwritten by Theatre Works:
$21,000 in the main venue and $15,000 in the Explosives Factory.

This investment allows artists to take creative risks and bring fearless new work to life.

Theatre Works supports independent artists from all backgrounds. It co-produces new musicals, original plays, and experimental works that challenge, connect, and reflect the diverse world we live in.

We don’t do this for profit.
We do it for possibility.
To tell stories.
To bring people together.
To hold space for the next generation of artists.
This is theatre with purpose.
A vital platform for expression, connection, and change.

 

Your donation directly supports our artist-first model — which means more new work, more paid creatives, and more room for voices that often go unheard.

 

Here’s what your support enables:

• Artists to rehearse, create and perform in professional, affordable spaces

• Innovative, diverse productions to reach audiences across Melbourne and beyond

•  Theatre Works to remain a fiercely independent hub for creativity in St Kilda

• Real jobs for artists, crew, designers, and makers — not just passion projects

 

We don’t rent out our venue. We don’t sell space. Instead, we partner with artists — offering production, marketing, technical and creative support to bring new work to life.

 

Nearly all our income comes from ticket sales, donations and project fundraising. It’s a challenging model — but one that puts the art and the artists first.

 

Thanks for reading — and for standing with us.