Theatre Program Database
More than 22,000 theatre programs are held in the SBW Foundation Archives. The three categories below, lead to a database listing of programs we hold. Please contact us to request and organise access or further information. Email: archivist@sbwfoundation.com
Search the Archives’ holdings, which includes performances by NSW based organisations or in NSW venues, and pre-1930 programs from other Australian States and Territories. The database covers professional and amateur live stage events including drama based theatre, musicals and vocal performance, dance, puppetry, circus and acrobatics, but not instrumental music, film or television.
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Search the Archives’ holdings of theatre programs for live performances in other countries with creative input by Australians.
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Donating Theatre Programs
The generosity of theatre lovers has enabled us to build a collection of well over 20,000 different programs from Sydney and other NSW venues. We retain three copies of each. The scope of our collection includes theatre of all types, including opera and other song performances, ballet and other dance, and circus. With most of the major theatre companies already well represented in the collection, programs from small theatres and groups beyond the mainstream, both professional and amateur, are of particular interest. Please fill out our Donation Form below.