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Melbourne’s La Mama theatre goes dark

Loss of Creative Australia organisational funding sees the shutters go up at Melbourne's historic La Mama.

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February 20, 2023
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Melbourne returns to the stage

After two long and agonising years, it's time to play the music and light the lights in Melbourne tonight.

November 5, 2021
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Victorian Government unveils $16.8 million arts survival package

Create NSW and the ABC have also announced support packages, while the City of Melbourne has announced the first of its successful grant recipients and Queensland's HOTA announces newly funded projects.

April 27, 2020
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Arts sector reeling after latest Australia Council announcement

While new funding has been allocated for some, all companies will face cuts of 30 percent over the next 12 months.

April 4, 2020
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Liz Jones to receive the 2019 Sue Nattrass Award

La Mama Theatre’s Artistic Director will receive the award, for exceptional service to the live performance industry, at this year’s Helpmanns.

April 23, 2019
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La Mama Theatre given a lifeline

The iconic Melbourne theatre has received a state government grant after it was gutted in a fire last month.

June 15, 2018

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