17 DEC | THEATRE WORKS

Jazz singer and cabaret artiste Mama Alto presented the Eleventh Annual Mama Alto Holiday Special. A beloved yearly tradition, this Yuletide soiree of vintage holiday Christmas song fosters togetherness at a time when many can feel isolated - a silly season balm for the soul.

AUDIENCE ATTENDANCE: 64

ARTIST PARTICIPATION: 2

Since its opening in 2021 the Black Box Cafe, Bar and Outdoor Stage has become a daily go to for members of the St Kilda community and a buzzing hub for artists to meet, work and connect with an operational theatre. Across the year the outdoor stage is activated with live music and events from markets to gardens, a truly community-focused space.

Open 6 days a week, the cafe has high quality barista made coffee and sweet treats to pair with it. And for those looking for a little night life, the bar is open to the general public (not just for theatre goers!) The perfect destination to sit and have a drink with friends and colleagues.

Blackbox is also available for events, celebrations, concerts and anything your heart can dream of.

CAFE VISITORS: 15,231

COFFEES: 13,743

CAKES: 497

The 2022 Explosives Factory season went off with a bang! Pun intended.

Our inaugural year at Explosives Factory boasted 15 full seasons, numerous creative & professional developments and thousands of patrons experiencing the bold program of works.

A space once used to manufacture fireworks, the Explosives Factory is just as much a part of St Kilda history as Theatre Works itself. Explosives Factory is a versatile workshop, studio and development space complete with accommodation, a bathroom and kitchen facilities.

This space is also home of our residency program RADAR (Regional Artist Development and Accommodation Residencies) and provides year-round rehearsal space for our partnering artists.

ARTISTS WHO USED EF FOR REHEARSALS / WORKSHOPS: 972

ARTISTS WHO USED EF FOR ACCOMODATION: 23

AUDIENCE ATTENDANCE: 2,551

31 PHOTO/VIDEO SHOOTS: 31