Australian communities have been enriched across four centuries by a continuum of theatre companies built on the passion, dedication, time, talent and skills of unpaid theatre makers.

Live cultural performances presented by First Nations People for over sixty thousand years are respectfully acknowledged.

The history of Victoria's amateur theatrical arts sector, based on an award-winning PhD thesis by Cheryl Threadgold, commences in the 18th century and continues through to modern-day.

Unique stories are also shared by over one hundred musical and non musical amateur theatre companies currently operating in regional and urban Victoria.

Victorian Community History Award shortlist 2020
Winner Collaborative Community History Award Victorian Community History Awards 2020