Acting Club
In 1985, a bunch of would-be thespians formed a small drama group out of a church in New Farm in Brisbane and called it Harvest Rain. Over two decades later, Harvest Rain has grown to become one of the largest independent theatre companies in Australia, providing great theatre that is engaging, accessible and affordable.
A not-for-profit theatre company dedicated to quality entertainment at affordable prices, Queensland Musical Theatre was founded by Brian and Denise Cahill in June 1984, with the aim of furthering the cultural opportunities for people of all ages in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.
Brink Productions strives to communicate complex ideas and feelings with simplicity and insight, in forms that are surprising, challenging, thought-provoking and enriching.
Based in Port Adelaide, South Australia, in the historic Waterside Workers’ Hall, the company produces new and original works created by women, which advance the development of Australian Theatre.
Patch Theatre Company has a diverse repertoire of acclaimed, tour-ready productions for 4-8 year olds and their families.
Old Nick was created in unison with the first of its uni revues, Smokin’ Hot, smoki-hot-1948-programin 1948, in an attempt to harness the student exuberance which had seen the annual Commemoration Days of several previous years degenerate into public chaos.
Huon Valley Theatre Inc. formed in 1988, and membership has grown steadily over the years. Now between forty and fifty people could be involved with the company at any one time. HVT has gained recognition and reputation with each production it presents.
The 1812 Theatre is one of the most successful amateur theatre companies in Melbourne with a history that spans over 50 years.
Malthouse Theatre produces and presents Australian contemporary theatre, a broadly defined program of work conceived and created in collaboration with writers, directors, designers, choreographers, audio artists and performers.
Impro Theatre ACT is based on the popular short-form impro groups that started springing up all over the world after Keith Johnstone in Canada created Theatresports.
Not Yet It’s Difficult is an ideas-based group of artists who collaborate on the production of interdisciplinary projects under the artistic direction of David Pledger. The company is highly regarded for its pioneering approaches to contemporary performance in relation to intercultural theatre practice, physical performance, multimedia theatre and site-specific installation.
Tempo Theatre Inc. is a non-profit community theatre organization proudly serving the Canberra region. We produce and promote live theatre, foster social interaction between people interested in theatre, and promote theatre skills development.
Barking Gecko will advance theatre for young people to new levels of performance and professionalism, and further reinforce theatre as an inventive means of challenging and inspiring young minds.
Belvoir is one of Australia’s most celebrated theatre companies. Under the artistic leadership of Neil Armfield, the company performs at its home at Belvoir St. Theatre in Surry Hills, Sydney, and from there tours to major arts centres and festivals both nationally and internationally.
