'We are the Deadly Creatives, a group of young theatre makers. We are the future of blak theatre. We collaborate, share, learn, and yarn with one another. We support each other and tell stories together.' – Deadly Creatives, 2025
A one-of-a-kind creative learning initiative for young First Nations people. This program is made possible by partnerships with the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at Victorian College of the Arts and YIRRAMBOI.
2025 PROGRAM
Deadly Creatives is a free creative learning program for young First Nations people interested in the arts. The program's alumni, teaching artists and new participants all work together to explore ways of telling stories for the stage. Participants in the program also get to see shows and meet with industry professionals to spark their own creative ideas and connections to the wider industry.
For YIRRAMBOI 2025, the Deadly Creatives presented two new works in development at Southbank Theatre. The 2025 participants wrote, designed and performed in both plays for four performances during the festival, showing their skills and growth as theatre makers. To learn more about Peggy Sue and Wiran’s Dream, click here.
We’re currently reflecting on Deadly Creatives and how we can continue to improve the program. Applications for 2025 are currently closed, but we encourage you to submit an expression of interest if you think Deadly Creatives sounds like a program for you. To learn more about the program, please contact education@mtc.com.au.
Our Learning Programs Policies aim to keep young people safe when visiting Melbourne Theatre Company. These policies apply to all people at Melbourne Theatre Company, including staff, artists and students. To access our Learning Programs Policies, click here.
Program Partners
SUPPORT THE PROGRAM
Deadly Creatives is enabled through the generosity of our Donor community. For a conversation about supporting this important program, please contact the Philanthropy Team at foundation@mtc.com.au
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Intertwined
MPavilion 2023 saw Program alumni present Intertwined, a reading of devised work asking, Are we already woven? Inspired by this premise, fresh, fierce and fabulous emerging artists shared some works-in-progress through a rehearsed reading of scenes to the community, hot off the press and straight from the heart.
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Regional Workshops
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Talks and events
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Work Experience
Observe one week of rehearsals at our Southbank headquarters.
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School Partnerships
Our school partnerships connect students with Melbourne Theatre Company staff and artists.
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Teacher PL
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Costume Hire
We have an enormous array of costumes available for school groups to hire.