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, […]

After 25 years of creating bold, necessary, and deeply personal work, The Living Room Theatre has found a permanent home. For the first time in our history, we now have a dedicated space to sustain our practice — a place where time, freedom, and artistic curiosity can take root. 21 Shepherd: More Than a VenueLocated […]

Expression of Interest – Activate 21 Shepherd Dates: 1 October 2025 – 30 November 2026Location: 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville Who Can Apply Theatre, dance, music & interdisciplinary artists Works at any stage — from first ideas to showings Individuals or collectives What’s On Offer Tarkett floor for dance ‘Olive’ Kawai GX3 Grand Piano Adaptable performance […]

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 Anastasia Project explores how and why people who believe in climate change choose to ignore it, and how people can be empowered to take climate action.