Melbourne Theatre Company, Melbourne

The Melbourne Theater Company remains the longest established professional theatre company in Melbourne. Performances held at its original Melbourne University Union Theatre home, date back to the early 1950s. Each year, 11 ambitious plays, consciously incorporating contemporary Australian playwrights, are selected and performed to thousands of urban and rural Victorians. The company has been responsible for launching many careers. Performances in the past have included the talents of Hugo Weaving and Geoffrey Rush. MTC perform at the Arts Centre Playhouse.