With the continued silencing from arts funding bodies and the like, I reflect on the state of the sector — a place I once hoped to belong, but which, it seems, will always find ways to keep me at its edges. By Michelle St Anne We make art from the edges — from the cracks […]

For 25 years, The Living Room Theatre has carried its work into borrowed, temporary, and abandoned spaces. From warehouses to office blocks, from hidden corners of the city to places marked by hurt and absence, we have created performances that transform the ordinary into sites of revelation. Now, for the first time, we have a […]

Hosting a Giving Day Morning Tea is simple and a wonderful way to support bold, necessary art this AusArt Day. Here’s how: 1.Register your event 2.InviteUse our beautifully designed invitation to gather friends, family, or colleagues. Share why supporting The Living Room Theatre matters to you. 3. HostPut the kettle on, lay out some treats, […]

When I think of a living room, I think of a Living Room I think of its resonances How it beckons me in – or not How it makes me feel. A living room is the sum of its parts It is where we come to be with Ourselves Others It is where we come to listen to share stories Where we are part of something Maybe uncomfortably so   When I think of violence, I think of its nuances The violence of absence Of stillness Of a sudden movement An exclamation Or a harsh “Shoosh!”   When I think of these things I think how these elements are also part of the skill and craft of theatre. Artists create […]

The Living Room Theatre Welcomes Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Grant as Director of Business Development Lizzie brings over 14 years of leadership experience across operations, commercial strategy, partnerships, and client services in the technology and digital advertising sectors, working across Asia Pacific and EMEA. Most recently, she has played a pivotal role in expanding strategic partnerships, launching […]

As the newly appointed chair of The Living Room Theatre (LRT), Katia Kullengren’s story is as inspiring as the work she is now leading. With a deep love for the arts, a strong background in strategic planning, and a passion for accessibility and inclusivity, she brings a unique blend of creativity and business acumen to […]

Ostinato, A new work in development. Imagine a short, repeated pattern in music—a rhythmic heartbeat that echoes and intensifies, drawing you deeper into its compelling rhythm. This concept, known as ostinato, forms the foundation of my upcoming 25th-anniversary theatre project. Building on years of inquiry into violence and its profound impacts, this work ventures beyond […]

What I love about Microfiche is how we try and blur those lines between composition and improvisation.

We cycle through several iterations before we reach what is wanted.

This presentation shifts between the mirror of the author, the theatre maker, characters and audience.