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The National Melbourne is a not-for-profit organisation that relies on the generosity of people like you to help us cultivate creativity and excellence in the performing arts.

Operating within our theatre, we have Australia’s oldest known drama school, featuring programs for young aspiring actors all the way to pre-professional education with our Advanced Diploma in Acting.

Since 1936, The National Ballet School continues to provide excellent training programs in our studios to students aged from 4yrs to young professionals. Our training has allowed students to continue their education and professional careers internationally.

We are now preparing for the next phase of the Renew, Repair and Restore Project. This includes:

• Façade restoration and painting of The National Theatre exterior.

• New light box displays and exterior signage.

• Restroom renovations including additional stalls and the installation of gender-neutral facilities.

The National Ballet and Drama Schools have a range of scholarships available for students to support their education. If you would like to donate directly to our schools and support our students please contact our CEO, Rod Gilbert at ceo@nationaltheatre.org.au

The initial phase of The National Repair Restore Renew program has been completed including The National’s Awning Conservation Project, which was made possible by the State government of Victoria and supported by the City of Port Phillip along with generous donors and philanthropic organisations.

Giving day in 2025 was an incredibly generous day for our supporters, we raised a total of $275,750, the highest fundraising success we have ever had! Matched by Creative Victoria, the total raised was $515,500 to go towards restoring our grand old building to better the experience of our visitors.

We have also facilitated multiple scholarships for our part-time and full-time students in both The National Ballet and Drama Schools.