What killed Darlinghurst Theatre Company?

Darlinghurst Theatre Company entered voluntary administration last week. The complex narrative around its decline is a warning for other organisations.

26 Jun 2024

David Burton

Performing Arts

‘Once’ by Darlinghurst Theatre Company. Photo: Robert Catto, 10 June, 2021. Image: Instagram and Twitter @robertcatto Facebook @robertcattophotographer.

Darlinghurst Theatre Company (DTC) announced last week that it was entering into voluntary administration.

The Sydney staple, affectionately nicknamed the “Darlo”, has been housed in the Eternity Playhouse since 2013.

Jonathon Keenan and Peter Krejci of BRI Ferrier have been appointed Joint and Several Administrators of the Company and have halted all trading and events.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.