Citizen Theatre is a collaborative, purpose-driven theatre company that explores complex social issues, aiming to inspire action and create lasting positive change that resonates beyond the stage.

For more than a decade, Citizen Theatre has delved into the complex and pressing issues of our times, using the art of courageous storytelling to provoke thought, inspire action and build meaningful connections with our audiences.

Explore Our Productions

  • Ego Machine

    A multi-disciplinary production exploring our complex reality amidst pandemics, climate change, and increasing digitalisation.

  • Mara KORPER

    In a futuristic dystopian world where gender is obsolete and the government owns your body, Mara KORPER explores extremism, corruption, gender, and body image.

  • When The Light Leaves

    A critically acclaimed new Australian play that explores how people navigate the complex reality of terminal illness.

  • Ascent

    An experimental musical theatre production exploring themes of societal pressures, self-improvement, and the consequences of striving for an unattainable ideal through extreme physical transformations.

Support Us

We rely on the generosity of supporters like you to continue our mission and have a profound impact on people’s lives. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps us to create innovative experiences that challenge perspectives, and ignite imaginations.

Please consider supporting us today by making a donation.

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Get in touch

Curious to learn more about us or interested in collaborating? Don't hesitate to reach out. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to connect, we'd love to hear from you.