Vision, Purpose & Values

La Mama Vision, Purpose & Values

La Mama Vision: 

To spark a theatre of possibility, creating life-changing moments which transform individuals and shape the future of Australian storytelling.

La Mama Mission: To empower artists, audience and art-making.


We do this with a belief in and commitment to:

  • Complete artistic freedom.
  • The healing power of art. 
  • Amplifying the less powerful voices. 
  • The potency of an intimate, personal experience.
  • Funding the future freedom of Australian stories.

This will be done through:

  • Presentation: New and existing Australian storytelling: Text-Based, Experimental and Cross-art form
  • Pathways: Professional Development, Mentorships, Education, Industry partnerships
  • Development: Exploration, Residencies, Space to try

All our programs prioritise First Nations first, access for all, social connection and creative risk-taking.