Long Live Big Little Theatre

Red Stitch has built a reputation for creating exceptional work on a small scale - championing artists, developing new writing, and connecting audiences with bold, intimate theatre.

But the environment we operate in is increasingly uncertain.
We receive no federal funding, and the outcome of future state funding remains unclear. At the same time, costs are rising, and many companies in our sector are scaling back or closing.

And yet, demand for our work continues to grow.

Why this campaign matters

Long Live Big Little Theatre is central to our future.
It allows us to:

• invest in programs that generate sustainable income

• increase artist wages

• commission and produce new Australian work

• extend productions through touring and transfer opportunities

• build an endowed Future Fund for long-term stability

The impact so far

Your support is already making a measurable difference:

• Multiple sold-out and extended seasons

• Over 400% growth in artist wages on in-house productions

• 20+ new Australian plays produced

• 30% of new work touring nationally or internationally

• 2,500+ artists and arts workers employed

• 50% growth in audiences under 30

• Hundreds of students engaged annually

• Our first commercial transfer (2024) and Sydney Theatre Company debut (2025)

Red Stitch plays a vital role in the ecology of Australian theatre—bridging independent practice and larger institutions, and supporting artists across their careers.

We are committed to directing at least 50% of our annual expenditure to artists, no matter how much we grow.

Looking ahead

To remain sustainable, we need to become more financially resilient, to continue backing the artists and stories that matter.
If you’ve supported us before, we ask you to consider increasing your contribution. If you’re new, this is the moment to join us.
Please consider helping us reach our $2 million campaign goal.
Thank you. Your support helps us build a stronger, more resilient future for artists and audiences alike.

We are calling on you as a supporter of Red Stitch, to consider becoming a Champion of Big Little Theatre. Will you help set this ambitious campaign in motion? Please consider a tax-deductible donation today.