
About Arena
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Arena Theatre Co is an award-winning producer of arts and entertainment for children and young people. Established in 1966, we've spent nearly six decades creating compelling performances and immersive experiences that captivate young audiences across Australia.
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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