Backstage
Take the time to discover the world behind the stage and learn about the people that bring our shows to life.
Go behind the scenes
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Education
Props Store Treasure Hunt
Explore MTC HQ in our virtual tour, and find these props hiding in the Small Props Store.
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Interviews
The intimate details
You may know actor Michala Banas from her onscreen roles in Upper Middle Bogan or McLeod’s Daughters, but her new role is her most personal yet.
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Video
Theatre Technologies | Wall Fall Automation
Actor Izabella Yena provides behind-the-scenes insight into the falling wall in the 2019 MTC production of The Violent Outburst That Drew Me to You.
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Interviews
Ten years behind the scenes at Southbank Theatre
Kerry Saxby, MTC’s Technical Manager of Lighting and Sound, tells us about the scope and complexity of working backstage at Southbank Theatre.
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Interviews
A Tailor Made Career
John Molloy walked in the MTC door for a job interview in 1974. Forty-six years later, the renowned tailor and costume maker is packing up his needle and thread for good.
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Education
Theatre Production Processes
Learn more about the MTC production life cycle in these interactive images.
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10 Years in Southbank
Interwoven histories
Set & Costume Designer Anna Cordingley reflects on her interwoven history with MTC.
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Education
MTC HQ Virtual Tour
Walk the halls of MTC HQ in this virtual tour and explore the spaces where plays are rehearsed, sets are built, costumes are sewn, and wigs are created one strand of hair at a time.
10 Years at Southbank Theatre
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Interviews
Ten years behind the scenes at Southbank Theatre
Kerry Saxby, MTC’s Technical Manager of Lighting and Sound, tells us about the scope and complexity of working backstage at Southbank Theatre.
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10 Years in Southbank
Interwoven histories
Set & Costume Designer Anna Cordingley reflects on her interwoven history with MTC.
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10 Years in Southbank
From the wings
Stage Managers Whitney McNamara and Julia Smith reflect on the past decade working in the wings of the Sumner stage.
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10 Years in Southbank
Australian work on Australian stages
Looking back at the last decade of work at Southbank Theatre, we celebrate some of our favourite Australian stories on the Sumner and Lawler stages.
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Continue the Story
Celebrating 10 years at Southbank Theatre
Explore some of MTC's greatest theatrical triumphs from 10 years at Southbank Theatre.
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10 Years in Southbank
From work experience to the main stage
Actor Christie Whelan Browne tells how she came to be part of the MTC family
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Continue the Story
10 years of behind the scenes
MTC Technical & Production Director Adam Howe tells about the magic that happens behind the scenes
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MTC Foundation
Community & opportunity
Education program participants Jyden Brailey & Imogen Prictor reflect on their experiences with the Company and their future in the arts
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MTC Foundation
A special place for Victorians
Donor Derek Young AM reflects on 10 years in Southbank and why he's inspired to give
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10 Years in Southbank
A decade of drama
Brett Sheehy reflects on 10 years of courageous and compelling storytelling at Southbank Theatre.
More from Backstage
Education
MTC HQ Virtual Tour
Walk the halls of MTC HQ in this virtual tour and explore the spaces where plays are rehearsed, sets are built, costumes are sewn, and wigs are created one strand of hair at a time.
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Education
Design Presentation
Watch Anna Cordingley's design presentation for the 2019 MTC production of Storm Boy and learn more about the set, costumes and props.
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Interviews
The intimate details
You may know actor Michala Banas from her onscreen roles in Upper Middle Bogan or McLeod’s Daughters, but her new role is her most personal yet.
-
Interviews
A Tailor Made Career
John Molloy walked in the MTC door for a job interview in 1974. Forty-six years later, the renowned tailor and costume maker is packing up his needle and thread for good.