The Street Theatre is Canberra’s creative powerhouse, serving as an award-winning home of live storytelling and performance in the ACT. Over the last decade, The Street has been a major investor in new theatre, music work, and artists in Canberra. They specialize in commissioning, developing, producing, and presenting live performances that facilitate meaningful conversations about identity and society.
As a key creative generator in Canberra, The Street plays a vital role in fostering new work and revitalizing the local community. They draw inspiration from the local landscape, history, people, and culture, championing ambitious contemporary live performances. The Street is dedicated to connecting ACT, regional, national, and international artists with the people of Canberra through artistically bold performances.
The Street’s ambition is to cultivate a vibrant contemporary live performance community in the ACT and beyond, contributing to the national arts conversation. They are committed to recognizing and respecting the Traditional Owners of the land on which they operate, acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples and their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture.