Melbourne Theatre Company is proud to play a key role in shaping the cultural landscape of Australia – enriching the lives of audiences through fresh perspectives and powerful stories. The generosity of our Donor community is vital to being able to create and provide access to exceptional home-grown theatre for all Victorians, year after year.
Donors to the Melbourne Theatre Company share our passion and commitment to securing the future of Australian theatre and championing unique voices.
Many of our landmark initiatives, including our NEXT STAGE Writers’ Program, Education programs, Cybec Electric play readings, Deadly Creatives, Youth Ambassadors and Youth Scholarship Course, have only been made possible thanks to key investment by Donors and Foundations.
Melbourne Theatre Company Foundation provides a mechanism to receive, consolidate and distribute all donations to the Company to the areas of greatest need. Melbourne Theatre Company is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and as such all gifts will receive a tax deductible receipt.
HOW TO DONATE:
You can choose to donate online or download and return our editable donation form.
You can also contact the Philanthropy team by phone on 03 8688 0954 or email foundation@mtc.com.au.
Melbourne Theatre Company welcomes and appreciates all forms of support. Our supporters help us to provide transformative arts experiences for audiences and artists. At Melbourne Theatre Company we seek to maintain and uphold our values of Leadership, Equity & Inclusion, Creativity and Connection. Accordingly, the Company considers funding in line with our Funding Acceptance Policy.
Ways to Support
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Annual Giving
Annual GivingEverything we do – from our access programs to our artistic initiatives – is powered by people like you.
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First Nations collaborations & partnerships
First Nations collaborations and partnershipsSupport the range of activities that Melbourne Theatre Company does in partnership and collaboration with First Nations artists and communities.
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Education Giving Circle
Education Giving CircleTransform the lives of young Victorians through theatre.
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General Endowment Fund
General Endowment FundHelp us secure Melbourne's home of theatre for generations to come.
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Name a Seat
Name a SeatCelebrate your love of theatre, a milestone or someone close to you in a special and lasting way by naming a seat in The Sumner at Southbank Theatre.
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Leave a Legacy
Leave a LegacyBequests support the future of Melbourne Theatre Company, helping us transform lives through the finest theatre imaginable.
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Production Patrons
Production PatronsProduction Patron opportunities offer a unique way to connect with Melbourne Theatre Company’s work while helping bring ambitious productions to life.
Donations in action
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MTC Foundation
"It means encouragement"
Future Creative and Uncle Vanya Associate Set & Costume Designer Silvia Shao sat down with us to discuss mentorship, diversity and her plans for an impactful design career.
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Composing a Career in Theatre
We spoke with Future Creative, John Sharp, about his experience working alongside Kelly Ryall as Assistant Composer & Sound Designer on Mother Play and as Associate Composer & Sound Designer on Uncle Vanya.
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MTC Foundation
The Best Week of My Life
Year 10 student, Tiffany, reflects on her week of work experience at Melbourne Theatre Company and the stories, people and moments that will stay with her
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2025 Donor Impact Report
Read about the impact of Donor support that enables our stories to touch the hearts and minds of our audiences and create work for many artists.
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Supporting First Nations Storytelling on Country
The cast and creative team behind our new NEXT STAGE production, Before I Forget recently returned from a week-long on Country development in K’gari, Queensland. Written (and to be directed) by Badtjala/Butchulla/Jagera theatre maker Kamarra Bell-Wykes, t
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No Small Parts
2026 Philanthropy Magazine
Play your part in making theatre possible
Theatre is never created alone. It takes a community of writers, designers, directors, performers and makers working together to create stories that resonate and endure. -
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Retrograde Donor Night
Donors and their guests joined us and the cast of Retrograde for a post-forum drink at The Barre and extended discussions of the production.
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No Small Parts
A Legacy of Theatre Devotion
We sat down with long-time supporter and Legacy Circle member, James Dipnall, to find out more about his connection to our work and his generous decision to leave a gift in his Will to Melbourne Theatre Company.
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No Small Parts
Supporting the Artists of the Future
Through programs that build skills and celebrate diverse voices, young artists are discovering their pathways into the industry.
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No Small Parts
Why We Tell Stories
From iconic roles to world premieres, artists in our 2026 season reflect on the responsibility and privilege of bringing stories to life.
Explore More
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Donor Community
Melbourne Theatre Company is immensely grateful to our community of Donors who share our passion for theatre.
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Education Giving Circle
Transforming the lives of young Victorians through theatre.
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Melbourne Theatre Company Foundation Board
Melbourne Theatre Company Foundation is overseen by a Board of dedicated and supportive leaders.
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General Endowment Fund
Help us secure Melbourne’s home of theatre for generations to come.
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First Nations collaborations and partnerships
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Funding Acceptance Policy
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Annual Giving
Learn more about how an annual gift benefits our community
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Production Patrons
Production Patron opportunities offer a unique way to connect with Melbourne Theatre Company’s work while helping bring ambitious productions to life.
