Rollercoaster Theatre

Celebrating 20 Years of Bold Theatre: Rollercoaster’s Anniversary ‘Funraiser’

Rollercoaster Theatre is celebrating a major milestone in 2026, marking 20 years of bold, boundary-pushing performance with a special anniversary fundraiser at MEMO Music Hall in St Kilda on 28 May. The event will bring together artists, supporters and community members to honour the company’s remarkable journey and help power its next chapter.

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Founded to challenge perceptions of disability in the arts, Rollercoaster Theatre has spent two decades creating original work led by artists with intellectual disabilities and neurodivergent performers.

Through its unique, artist-driven approach, the company continues to redefine what inclusive theatre can look like — producing work that is surprising, deeply human and creatively ambitious.

The anniversary event promises an engaging and celebratory evening, featuring reflections and performance highlights spanning the company’s 20-year history. Guests can expect a lively program hosted by Jacinta Parsons, alongside appearances from special guest artists including Clare Bowditch and Sammy J, as well as members of the Rollercoaster ensemble.

With drinks, canapés and a live auction, the event offers both a celebration and an opportunity to contribute to the future of inclusive theatre. Funds raised will support Rollercoaster Theatre’s ongoing work creating professional pathways and artistic opportunities for neurodivergent and intellectually disabled performers.

More than a milestone celebration, the evening reflects the organisation’s enduring mission: to amplify underrepresented voices, challenge expectations and reshape the creative landscape. As Rollercoaster Theatre looks ahead to the next 20 years, the event invites the community to be part of a future that is more inclusive, ambitious and artist-led.

Pressroom created these stylish social media posts featuring Rollercoaster Theatre’s talented ensemble to promote their ‘funraiser’ event.

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