Established in 2001, they perform contemporary Australian plays and award-winning new writing from around the world in this intimate venue. They also play a vital role in the development and presentation of new Australian works through the unique INK playwriting program and offer opportunities for theatre-makers at all stages of their careers to hone and develop their craft.

They exist to advance the vitality of theatre in Australia by nurturing artists and promoting integrity in the craft. The ensemble of actors and creatives who comprise the company endeavour to produce the best in contemporary playwriting from around the world, to enrich the craft of acting and script development in this country, and to sustain a unique organisational model – one that puts artists at the centre of its practice.

With a national reputation for the quality of work, Red Stitch remains at the forefront of contemporary Australian theatre practice.