Applications are open for Theatre Works 2026 FRINGE Program.

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The closing date for this EOI process: THURSDAY 30th APRIL at 11:59PM 2026

Theatre Works will be assessing the applications and informing artists about the outcome of their application in early May.

ABOUT THEATRE WORKS

For over four decades, Theatre Works has stood as a pillar of independent theatre in Australia, a place where bold stories are born, artists thrive, and diverse audiences come together to reimagine our culture. Our Vision is simple yet ambitious: to be a home of independent theatre in Australia where bold stories are born, artists thrive, and diverse audiences come together to reimagine our culture. This vision underpins everything we do and reflects both our enduring legacy and our clear future trajectory.

VISION (WHY WE EXIST)

To be a home of independent theatre in Australia where bold stories are born, artists thrive, and diverse audiences come together to reimagine our culture.

MISSION (WHAT WE DO)

Through our precinct of venues, Theatre Works empowers independent artists with space, support, and shared investment to take risks, grow careers, and connect with diverse audiences.

VALUES (HOW WE WORK)

• Opportunity & Development: We provide pathways for growth, presentation, and career sustainability, redefining success on the artist’s terms.
• Creative Freedom: We support bold ideas, get out of the artist’s way, and champion risk-taking.
• Equity & Access: We structurally embed diversity and inclusion through accessible spaces, pricing initiatives, and investment in underrepresented voices.
• Nurture & Support: We provide professional and creative development, reducing risk and enabling artists to take bold steps.
• Community & Collaboration: We connect artists, audiences, and locals in a precinct that is both cultural and social, strengthening Victoria’s creative ecosystem.
• Sustainability: We balance financial stability, environmental responsibility, and sector care, ensuring longevity for artists, the organisation, and the artform.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• The Venue including standard lighting rig / standard sound rig / operating equipment