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La Mama to pause public performances in 2025 after unsuccessful funding bid

Caitlin Dullard, CEO and Director, has released an update on La Mama's plans for the future.
12 Mar 2024 17:04
Clara Copland
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La Mama Theatre, the independent theatre organisation in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton, announced today it will cease public performances during 2025.

Caitlin Dullard, La Mama’s CEO and Director, confirmed the closure is a consequence of the organisation’s inability to secure organisational funding from Creative Australia for the 2025-28 period. 

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