Where ability is centre stage

Acting programs where every voice is heard, every story is told.

Inclusion is applauded

Learn to offer services accessible to everyone, from the real experts.

Equity and diversity are in the spotlight

Build a workplace culture that genuinely values diversity and equity.

We open curtains on the big issues

Original performances that lead to powerful conversations and positive change.

We’re rehearsing social change

Classes in schools and the community that tackle big issues playfully.

Find out about Project Alchemy – A cross disciplinary arts project to build resilience across south-east Australia (ACT, QPRC, Eurobodalla, Bega, East Gippsland) – and express your interest as:

An artist interested in joining our artist residencies and running projects in your region
A community organisation who would like to support the project
An arts lover who would like to attend Playback Theatre shows and take part in community arts projects.

More info and EOI form here:

Rebus Is an Award-Winning, Mixed-Ability Theatre Company in Canberra

We stimulate social change and healing through theatre.

We run weekly drama classes, one-off workshops, and tailor-made programs

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Programs

We offer experiential equity and diversity training based on lived experience

Workplace training

Moving, original performances that tackle the big issues

Performances

Unique. Creative. Compassionate. Accessible.

Powerful theatre driving social change.

“I don’t remember what I had for dinner last night, but I remember every minute of that training session.”

KathleenFederal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

“It’s better than other bias training I’ve attended. Much more real.”

Department of Education

“I just had the privilege of attending the Rebus production in our theatre this afternoon, what an amazing experience. You can’t walk away and not think [about] what we can do better/differently. I encourage you all to attend any session.”

Dira HorneCEO – Belconnen Community Service

News

Cultural Diversity in Canberra Arts: let’s make it happen!

June 21, 2022

Cultural Diversity in Canberra Arts: let’s make it happen! A workshop to share and built a better future for Migrant and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) artists in Canberra. Are you an artist who migrated to Australia or a CALD artist wanting to contribute to Australia’s contemporary culture? Whether you are continuing your creative career or trying to re-start it here, we would love to hear from you!

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Callout for Actors and/or writers with lived experience of mental ill-health for ‘Just Hearing’ project

June 17, 2022

Callout for Actors and/or writers with lived experience of mental ill-health to create and perform interactive theatre to help educate the legal community. These are paid positions. Just Hearing is a project of Rebus Theatre that uses the Forum Theatre model of interactive theatre. It is a commission from Canberra Community Law in partnership with Legal Aid ACT, to help lawyers work better with people who are experiencing mental distress. It is a three-year project with short performance seasons around October and March each year, until March 2025.

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The Wrap on Chemical ReaACTion

May 31, 2022

Last week Rebus took over the Japan Theatre at Questacon to rehearse and perform Chemical ReACTion, an interactive Forum Theatre show about the dilemma’s of science communication. The show was a huge success with audiences and theatre critics alike expressing their appreciation for the unique experience.

Rebus acknowledges the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pays our respect to elders past, present and emerging.

Where Ability is Centre Stage

-Acting programs where every voice is heard, every story is told.

Inclusion is Applauded

- Learn to offer services accessible to everyone, from the real experts.

Equity and Diversity Are in the Spotlight

-Build a workplace culture that genuinely values diversity and equity.

We Open Curtains on the Big Issues

-Original performances that lead to powerful conversations and positive change.

We’re Rehearsing Social Change

-Classes in schools and the community that tackle big issues playfully.

Where ability is centre stage

Inclusion is applauded

Equity and diversity are in the spotlight

We open curtains on the big issues

We’re rehearsing social change

Rebus Is an Award-Winning, Mixed-Ability Theatre Company in Canberra

We stimulate social change and healing through theatre.

Unique. Creative. Compassionate. Accessible.

Powerful theatre driving social change.

News

Cultural Diversity in Canberra Arts: let’s make it happen!

Callout for Actors and/or writers with lived experience of mental ill-health for ‘Just Hearing’ project

The Wrap on Chemical ReaACTion

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Where Ability is Centre Stage -Acting programs where every voice is heard, every story is told.

Inclusion is Applauded - Learn to offer services accessible to everyone, from the real experts.

Equity and Diversity Are in the Spotlight -Build a workplace culture that genuinely values diversity and equity.

We Open Curtains on the Big Issues -Original performances that lead to powerful conversations and positive change.

We’re Rehearsing Social Change -Classes in schools and the community that tackle big issues playfully.

Where ability is centre stage

Inclusion is applauded

Equity and diversity are in the spotlight

We open curtains on the big issues

We’re rehearsing social change

Rebus Is an Award-Winning, Mixed-Ability Theatre Company in Canberra

We stimulate social change and healing through theatre.

Unique. Creative. Compassionate. Accessible.

Powerful theatre driving social change.

News

Where Ability is Centre Stage

-Acting programs where every voice is heard, every story is told.

Inclusion is Applauded

- Learn to offer services accessible to everyone, from the real experts.

Equity and Diversity Are in the Spotlight

-Build a workplace culture that genuinely values diversity and equity.

We Open Curtains on the Big Issues

-Original performances that lead to powerful conversations and positive change.

We’re Rehearsing Social Change

-Classes in schools and the community that tackle big issues playfully.