THE SUITCASE SERIES
THE CHOOSE-YOUR-OWN-STIMULUS VERSION!
The Suitcase Series is Malthouse Theatre’s 16-year strong participatory program for Year 9 and 10 students – and beyond! Combining in-class activity with in-theatre and/or online performance, this innovative program is an opportunity for students to develop and expand their theatre-making skills and share work with peers.
Once again in 2026 we are offering a broader version of our award-winning program – with limited school performance season – in Semester One.
This version will still focus on young people’s relationship to climate change, and still be supported by a large platform of resources and activities, but be more flexible in its stimulus material – you may choose from any number of existing reference works, including our library of previous Suitcase Series plays.
Participating schools receive access to scripts, teachers’ notes and class plans, ongoing support, and registration to our private Suitcase Series online portal – a place to delve further into research and themes, to find out technical information for your performance day, and to share your work.
Schools attending the in-theatre days will come together to perform their devised work, share feedback, and then enjoy an inspiring afternoon of skills workshops and backstage tours. Schools participating digitally will be able to upload their piece directly to the portal, and be able to access and give feedback on other schools’ works.
To book your place, fill out the registration form here:
SUITCASE SERIES INFORMATION PACK
For more details on the program and its cross-curriculum links, please read our Suitcase Series Information Pack below.
ONLINE PORTAL
Registered participating schools can access the Suitcase Series online portal here:
CONTACT US
For more information about the program, the play and its script, or other curriculum links, please contact Malthouse Education Coordinator, Lyall Brooks at lbrooks@malthousetheatre.com.au.
For all ticket and booking enquiries, please contact education@malthousetheatre.com.au.
PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
The Suitcase Series is made possible with the generous support of the Girgensohn Foundation, and also receives generous support from individual Malthouse Muse donors.
EVENT & TICKETING DETAILS
PROGRAM TIMES
In-class activity
Semester One 2026
School performance season
16 – 19 JUN 2026
TICKETS
Per student
$38
Regional concession
$35
Low-ICSEA
FREE, through our Maurice Blackburn Fund
LOCATION
Beckett Theatre
Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank 3006
ACCESIBILITY
Wheelchair access