About ACT HUB
The concept for ACT Hub, which was formed in October 2021, was the brainchild of Chris Baldock of Mockingbird Theatre; Jarrad West of Everyman Theatre, Karen Vickery of Chaika Theatre and Anne Somes of Free-Rain Theatre.
From April 2022, the Causeway Hall became home to Everyman Theatre; Chaika Theatre and Free-Rain Theatre Company. ACT HUB is a collective of these three award-winning theatre companies who are located in the heritage-listed Causeway Hall on the edge of Kingston and close to the popular Foreshore Arts Precinct.
Since 2022, ACT Hub has garnered critical acclaim for its productions including multiple Canberra Critics Circle Awards. Our programming is creative and diverse, reflecting our wish to engage, stimulate, challenge and entertain our audiences on many different levels.
We present plays from Australia and around the world, with the aim of telling great stories, while utilising the talents of Canberra’s best theatre practitioners. When established, ACT HUB was Canberra’s first venue dedicated solely to producing independent theatre.
With the creation of the Hub Development Program, emerging and developing local directors and artists will have support from the ACT HUB team with curated seasons chosen from submissions. Expert assistance and mentoring as well as in-kind support will allow new talent to create and showcase their work in a low-risk and nurturing environment.
ACT Hub also runs a Hub Learning Program which includes Masterclasses from established professional practitioners, and Forum events, where we convene conversations between theatre practitioners in Canberra and further afield, to discuss emerging trends in the industry.
We also present Events to inspire and enlighten the Canberra community.
ACT Hub are keen to Partner with local businesses, donors and philanthropists, to find mutually beneficial collaborations. These contributions help ensure ACT Hub continues to deliver on our promise, and to achieve our vision for the Canberra community.
We hope that you’ll come and join us, have a drink in our foyer space – the HUB PUB, and enjoy the brilliant plays and events we have on offer.
As Australia’s capital, Canberra deserves to experience exciting, vibrant theatre
and for it to be performed by the brilliant array of talent this city has to offer.
Critical acclaim
ACT Hub continues to build on its well-earned reputation as the go-to theatre for challenging, well-staged and acted productions.
This production of Mary Stuart by Chaika Theatre is a case of point.
This production will take its place among the ever-growing list of must-see productions for which the ACT Hub has become celebrated.
- Bill Stephens, Australian Arts Review, 29 July 2024