MK-Alpha, MKA, MKA Richmond | |
 Performers & writers for MKA 2013 pop-pp Adelaide season Adelaide Fringe | |
| Address | 2/24 Tanner Street Yarra, Richmond, Victoria Australia |
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| Type | New Writing Theatre |
| Production | Seasons of commissioned and acquired productions |
| Opened | March 2010 |
| Website | |
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MKA: Theatre of New Writing (often shortened to 'MK-Alpha' or 'MKA') is based in Richmond, in the Melbourne City of Yarra. It was established in March, 2010 as 'MKA Richmond', swiftly outgrowing the name to become one of the most celebrated contemporary theatre companies in Australia. A champion for new performance writers (e.g. playwrights, poets, choreographers), an increasing number of which, in the company's short history, have become established names in the industry. Productions such as The Economist, sex.violence.blood.gore a recurring season of new plays Open Season - and in 2014 the HYPRTXT Festival[1] - and relationships with larger organisations such as Playwriting Australia have confirmed the company's position within the industry.[2][3] The company's mission includes a focus on international, though in particular Australian and Asian works. From 2014-2016 the company was supported by Creative Victoria through the triennial funding, operational investment scheme.[4]
- ^ Bailey, John (2014-05-29). "Festival marks new seriousness for MKA Theatre". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- ^ "Australian writers take centre stage". 26 December 2011.
- ^ "This is why we go to theatre | Reviews". 5 July 2012.
- ^ "Investing in Victoria's dynamic arts organisations". Australian Arts Review. 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2019-08-29.