About Arena
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Arena Theatre Company is one of Australia's leading theatre producers for young audiences. Established in 1966, Arena has accumulated close to six decades of compelling performances and immersive experiences.
Arena creates
Award-winning productions
created in Victoria and presented around Australia and the world
In-school
activities
engaging primary school-aged children in creativity and play
Hands-on
workshops
offering participatory learning opportunities for young aspiring creatives
Custom
experiences
working with partners to create unique, meaningful audience experiences
Our impact
14,470
Children and young people engaged in our programs in 2024
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886
local school students engaged in our First Nations school residency in 2024​​​
1,109
young people engaged in workshops and participatory experiences
2,879
audience members attended performances outside Victoria
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27
performances presented at international festivals and events
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