La Mama Theatre La Mama Theatre i(A69059 works by) (Organisation) assertion
Born: Established: 1967 Carlton, Parkville - Carlton area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria, ;
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La Mama Theatre was established in 1967 to nurture new Australian theatre and has played an important role in the development of the Australian dramatic voice. It has been committed to a diversity of artistic approach, to innovation and to exploring minority as well as general concerns.

La Mama operated two venues: La Mama Theatre and La Mama Courthouse. In May 2018, the iconic La Mama Theatre was badly damaged by fire. Performances subsequently ran in the Courthouse, while funding was sought to replace the building. In October 2019, La Mama announced that Creative Victoria (a state government funding body), Gandel Philanthropy, John T. Reid Charitable Trusts, Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, Sidney Myer Fund, and anonymous donors had provided sufficient funding to rebuild the theatre.

In March 2024, La Mama announced that they were unsuccessful in securing Creative Australian funding for 2025-2028, and, as a result, they would temporarily cease public performance for 2025, to find alternative options for sustainable future functioning.

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2020 recipient RISE $800,000 : Support for 'Reimagining La Mama' will deliver opportunities for approximately four thousand independent Australian actors, designers, playwrights, directors and creatives and create 15 arts-workers jobs.
2020 recipient City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants for La Mama for Kids online
2016 recipient Australia Council Grants, Awards and Fellowships — Australia Council Literature Board Grants Theatre Four Year Funding - Organisations $1,200,000.00
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