
Keep The Alex Alive
A legacy worth saving
Alex Read Theatre Performances Inc. is a registered Australian charity committed to preserving The Alex Theatre in St Kilda as a sustainable venue for live performance and independent theatre, and to continue its legacy for future generations.
Your donation helps fund essential building equipment, services, overheads and upgrades, as well as the development of new Australian works.

Support St Kilda
While the Alex Theatre building may be just 30 years old, its location on Fitzroy Street is steeped in over a century of cultural history. From the original 1911 St Kilda Theatre next door to today’s productions, this part of the city has always been where Melbourne comes to perform.
Your support isn’t just a donation – it’s a commitment to keeping the arts alive in the city’s most iconic cultural precinct.

Make a donation
Donations of AUD $2 or more to Alex Read Theatre Performances Inc. are fully tax-deductible in Australia. Every dollar helps keep the lights on and the music playing.
- PayPal Giving Fund
- GoFundMe Campaign
- Donate on Facebook or Instagram
- Make a Direct Bank Transfer to Westpac:
Name: Alex Read Theatre Performances Inc Public Fund
BSB: 033-095
Account number: 471892
How this helps
From the original grand theatres of the early 1900s to the Alex Theatre today, St Kilda has always been a stage. Your donation today helps protect and sustain that legacy.
With your support, Alex Read Theatre Performances Inc. can:
- Support essential building operations
- Technical upgrades to venue sound, lighting and rigging
- Provide opportunities for local actors, crews, and creatives
- Support the development of new Australian works
Every dollar brings us closer to securing a sustainable, safe, and inspiring future for this iconic space.
Keep the Spotlight On! Support a Cultural Icon of St Kilda.
Be part of something lasting
Your contribution keeps the lights on and the stories alive at the Alex Theatre. Every donation supports the ongoing care of this historic venue, ensuring artists have a stage and audiences have a place to connect through live performance.
Give now to Alex Read Theatre Performances Inc. and support the St Kilda institution that continues to inspire a whole new generation.
