Welcome to St Martins Youth Arts Centre!

Perform, write, create, direct, design, produce, belong.

After twenty-five years of juicing up the cultural life of Victoria, St. Martins in 2008 is a vibrant community of extraordinary young people, interacting with Melbourne’s most dynamic theatre professionals. St. Martins is a small miracle upon the world stage.

A not-for-profit organisation entirely devoted to providing holistic, creative pathways from the age of five through to emerging artists. That’s why we’re still the garden that grows Australia’s most innovative and successful practitioners. From award-winning costume designers to internationally acclaimed actors, playwrights and directors; St. Martins has provided the skills and opportunities to launch thousands of careers.

So no matter what experience you have, if you are between the ages of 5 and 25, love your theatre and want to become part of a buzzing, creative vibe then without a doubt you belong at St. Martins in 2008.

latest news

FRINGE @ SMARTIES

St Martins is your hub for emerging theatre artists who are giving Fringe a go for the first time. Click here to check out our spaces and what we can offer you for the Festival.

 

St Martins is currently looking for a new FOH & Box Office Coordinator. Download the position description here.

Wanderlands tickets are now on sale!
FOLLOW LINK BELOW TO BUY TICKETS RIGHT NOW

 

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Fast and Fresh is happening at St Martins!

Fast+Fresh is the little brother of Short+ Sweet – the largest short play Festival in the World. It has been developed to offer writers, directors and performers who are 18 years and under the chance to showcase their talents.
The Heats are on 5-9 May, with the Gala Final on 27 May. You can buy tickets by clicking on the above link, or go to http://www.shortandsweet.org/fast-and-fresh for more info!

The Emerging Playwrights Competition is NOW OPEN! The competition is open to young playwrights aged 13-25 from across Australia. We would love to read your new work!
Click here for details.

Missed out on starting a class in Term 2? Check out the 4-week intro level classes starting May 22. Go to workshops to find out more.

The Winter Holiday Program runs June 30-July 4 and July 7-11. Week long intensive fun for 5-16 year olds. Click here for more information.

 

		St.Martins is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council its arts funding and advisory body.