Malthouse Muses

Join Our Inner Circle

Malthouse Muses are our inner circle of philanthropic supporters. Our closest friends, Muses intimately share our vision for making theatre that defines our city and our world. 

Your $250+ gift to become a Malthouse Muse is tax deductible.

Become a Muse

When you become a Malthouse Muse, you support the entire family of artists who work with us to create the future of theatre. You directly contribute to:

  • The creation of new Indigenous works.
  • New play commissions from emerging Australian theatre makers.
  • Developing the next generation of artists through our Education programs, which provide opportunities for students to experience theatre.
  • The Stories of M production archive and living history of Malthouse.

Malthouse Muses receive the following exclusive benefits: 

  • First notice about all upcoming productions and events before they are announced to the public
  • First access to tickets for all Malthouse productions, before they go on sale to the public
  • Invitations to exclusive Malthouse events, where you can connect with our community of artists, staff and supporters
  • Free, unlimited ticket exchanges to all Malthouse season productions
  • Personal support from our dedicated Development Team
  • Official recognition of your support on our website, printed season materials, and in our foyer 

All Muses that donate $10,000 or more also receive:

  • Special invitations to join us in intimate behind-the-scenes experiences, including play readings, script and theatrical development sessions, and rehearsals 
  • Opportunities to connect directly with Malthouse artists and team members throughout the year 

All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

BECOME A MUSE

MUSE OF THE STARS

$20,000+

VALERIE JOHNSTONE, SUZANNE KIRKHAM

MUSE OF HISTORY

$10,000+

CRAIG REEVES, LIZ & CHRIS SCHELL, RICHARD LEONARD & GERLINDE SCHOLZ,  JENNIFER DARBYSHIRE & DAVID WALKER, CARRILLO GANTNER AC & ZIYIN GANTNER, JANINE TAI, ANONYMOUS, CANNY QUINE FOUNDATION

MUSE OF COMEDY

$5,000+

JOHN & LORRAINE BATES, ROSEMARY FORBES & IAN HOCKING, MARY-RUTH & PETER MCLENNAN, ANDREW DOMASEVICIUS & AIDA TUCIUTE, MICHELE LEVINE, ANNA FOLEY & DASHIELL GANTNER, ANN KEMENY & GRAHAM JOHNSON, AMY & PAUL JASPER, ANONYMOUS, CHRISTOPHER REED

MUSE OF TRAGEDY

$2,500+

ANONYMOUS, MICHAEL KINGSTON, JANE KUNSTLER, ALLISON PYE, ROSEMARY WALLS, LEONARD VARY & DR MATT COLLINS AM KC, PETER TEMPLETON, JON WEBSTER AM, SUE PRESTNEY & PAUL GLEN, J COWEN, SUSANNE DAHN, APS FOUNDATION

MUSE OF MUSIC

$1,000+

ROGER DONAZZAN, SALLY BROWNE FUND, JAN WILLIAMS, ANITA & GRAHAM ANDERSON, MIN LI CHONG, JASON CRAIG, NAN BROWN, JOAN & GRAEME JOHNSON OAM, EDWINA MACKEN, CARMAN'S KITCHEN, JULIE & MICHAEL LANDVOGT, NANNETTE HUNTER, TOM & RUTH O'DEA, ROS CASEY, ROD FULLER, THE BRISCOE FAMILY, MICHAEL RIORDAN & GEOFFREY BUSH, GEORGE KOKKINOS & MELISSA TONKIN, PETER & SHIRLEY WATSON, DAMMERY FAMILY FOUNDATION, MONICA & SAM ABRAHAMS, EVELYN FIRSTENBERG, BEN & NATALIE GILBERTSON, SHERWOOD FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, ROGER HATTEN, ANONYMOUS, MARK DUCKWORTH PSM & LAUREN MOSSO, ANONYMOUS

MUSE OF DANCE

$500+

ANN MCLAREN, SUSAN MCLEAN, MARY DYER, STEVEN RICHARDSON, ANONYMOUS, JANE ALLAN, ELISE CALLANDER, LINDA & TIM NORMAN, JEAN ROSS, ROBERT & HENRY, IRENE KEARSEY & M J RIDLEY, KAYLENE O'NEILL, PENNY WARD, FIONA MAHONY, BRONWEN EVANS, ANDREA MEDWIN, CAMERON LEWIS, ABBEY-PINKERTON FAMILY, PROF ROBERT NORDLINGER, PETER BERRY & AMANDA QUIRK, MARY-ANNE THOMAS, ROSS LYONS, DAVID HAMILTON, JORDANA HUNTER & JACOB VARGHESE, EMMA LINCOLN, ALAN WONG, STEPHANIE JONES, LINDY HUME AM, JAN BEGG, AILIE FREELAND CARMODY, PROF MICHAEL JEFFORD

MUSE OF LOVE

$250+

ANONYMOUS, ANONYMOUS, CHARLES & STASIA ZIKA, ANONYMOUS, JO WHYTE, ANITA ROBERTS & BRUCE ROBERTS, CHRISTINA COSTIGAN, TONI SAN DIEGO, ANNE O'DONOVAN AO, SIMON ABRAHAMS, LYNDY CLARKE, JOHN DURIE, ANONYMOUS, GERARD & JULIE POWELL, ANONYMOUS, BARBARA YUNCKEN, JOY BURMAN, MARK LARSEN, KEVIN PYLE, MARGOT MCDONALD, CHRIS TEH, JUSTINE CHARLES, JUDY MORTON, ANONYMOUS, GEOFF LAYTON, ABIGAIL KING, PETER CASH & BARBARA HOGARTH, MICHELLE MASON, ANONYMOUS, DR ROB BROWN, MICHAEL CIESIELSKI, ANONYMOUS, DR ROSS COLLER, EMILY KLUG, LUCY BEST, LEIGH JOHNS OAM, MONIQUE HODGKINSON, MARITA DUNBAR, ROGERIO PEREIRA, HELEN CHAMPION, ANONYMOUS, DIANNE TEMBY, COLIN DYER, JANE JURICIC, GLENN MUNARI & MARIA O'SHANNESSY, DAVID JOHNSTON-BELL, ANTHONY & MANDY BATTAINI, LINDEN GOLDING & MICHAEL GOLDING, MARGARET & BARRY VIEIRA, PETER & LESLEY THOMAS, ANONYMOUS, PETER CROCKETT, LYNN NORMAN, ALICE AMES, DYLAN COLE, MARGARET ASTBURY, JANETTE HIBBERD, SHERYL BRYCE