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The National Melbourne
Celebrating a Rich History, Nurturing a Bright Future
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 through our historic theatre and our ballet and drama schools.
You may choose to support the future stars of stage and screen through our Arts Education and Training Fund (including our Scholarship Fund) or to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of our historic premises through the School Building Fun and campaigns such as the EOFY Fundraiser.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Managing a 103 year old heritage listed building is a joy, but it can present challenges – and we were faced with one such dilemma last July when a boiler pipe burst, with water damaging heritage plasterwork in the theatre foyers.
Thanks to generous donors through a ‘Love the Nash Giving Day’, we raised the funds to repair and refresh the impacted areas in the upper bar and main theatre foyer. New plaster work created by true artisans at Vision Ornate Plaster has replaced the damaged fittings and revitalised the ornate décor. Likewise, the talented heritage painters from Prestige Painting provided a fresh coat of paint that enhances the theatre and is bringing such joy to artists and audiences.
The National is committed to the ongoing restoration of our beautiful building, and I encourage you to please donate to our EOFY Fundraiser and help us continue to look after this magnificent St Kilda theatre that continues to provide a place for students to learn from the best teachers, and for audiences to be entertained.
Thank You!
Sarah Hunt, CEO
SHARE THE (tax-deductible) LOVE!
The National Melbourne is a hard-working not-for-profit organisation that in 2023 generated 90% of its income through theatre and schools’ revenue with the remaining 10% raised through grants and donations.
While the cost of living challenges increase, we make every effort to maintain affordable prices for hiring our theatre and for students taking classes in our schools so you and your families can continue to enjoy the live performing arts.
It’s thanks to the generosity of people like you that helps us achieve our mission to cultivate creativity and excellence in the performing arts through our ballet and drama schools and in our beautiful theatre.
As the Financial year draws to a close, we ask you to please show some (tax-deductible) love to support the future stars of stage and screen through our Arts Education and Training Fund (including our Scholarship Fund), or to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of our historic premises through the Building Fund.
Other ways to support the national
Bequests
Bequests are an important source of support for The National Theatre and its Schools. They ensure we continue to thrive and make it possible to continue and expand the range of activities.
Wills must meet certain legal requirements, so we recommend you seek legal advice from a public trustee or solicitor. If you already have a will, you can simply add a supplement setting out your bequest instructions.
We recommend making out your gift for the general purposes of National Theatre.
Please let us know if you intend to include the National Theatre in your will or ask your solicitor to inform us. Your enquiries will be handled in confidence.
For further information, please contact the CEO on (03) 9534 0221, or via email: ceo@nationaltheatre.org.au
Corporate Sponsors and Partners
As a corporate sponsor or partner of The National Melbourne your organisation will join a long history of supporters who have allowed us to continue to train and present artists for more than 80 years. Our sponsorship opportunities include Principal sponsorship of the organisation; Naming rights for prominent areas of The Theatre, Scholarships for the students and support for the upkeep of this heritage listed building.
For further information, please contact the CEO on 03 9534 0221 or via email: ceo@nationaltheatre.org.au
Scholarships
The National Ballet School and Drama School offer scholarships to gifted and dedicated students who may not otherwise be able to pursue professional studies. Your provision of a Scholarship or donation to the current scholarship fund will give a young ballet dancer or budding thespian the experience of a lifetime, enabling them to hone their craft in one of Australia’s leading performing arts training institutions.
For further information, please contact the CEO on 03 9534 0221 or via email: ceo@nationaltheatre.org.au
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
The Canny Quine Foundation
The Bertalli Family Foundation
The Cybec Foundation
The Gerda Nicolson Trust
The Estate of Jean Stewart
The Scanlon Foundation
The Tallis Foundation
The Urquhart Charitable Fund
The William Anglis Charitable Fund (VIC)
BUSINESS PARTNERS
partnering with
The National Ballet School.
for mental health support
and consulting services.
for supporting our students with access to strength and conditioning training.
for ICT support and consulting services.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
