'Drama that fulfils the underlying promise of what live theatre is supposed to be, namely alive' Vancouver Sun
'For this theatre company at least, technology has genuinely liberated extraordinary creative energies.' The Age
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Arena Theatre Company creates contemporary live performances specifically designed to speak directly to children and young people aged 5 to 25.
Arena has gained an international reputation for a dynamic fusion of technology and theatre, and in 1999 was awarded the highly acclaimed ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) Honorary Presidents Award (which is presented to one outstanding company in the world every three years) for 'inspiring and provocative ways of expressing a new theatrical language, which engages young people in this media age'
australian marriage act
girl who cried wolf
mr freezy
2007 ANNUAL REPORT now available
Arena's 2007 encompassed a broad spectrum of production, presentation and development with work seen regionally, nationally and internationally.
From the intensely polarised reviews of Criminology (a co-production with Malthouse Theatre) to Outlookers return to Singapore's International Children's Festival, to creative developments of both Girl Who Cried Wolf and Mr Freezy, the 2007 Annual Report outlines an incredibly active and successful year of creating and producing contemporary theatre for young audiences.
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