Modern theatre is home to Australia's oldest professional theatre company

Founded in 1953, Melbourne Theatre Company is the oldest professional theatre company in Australia. In January 2009 the stunning MTC Theatre was opened as the company's headquarters.

The design was completed by Ashton Raggatt McDougal (ARM) architects who have helped to transform the formerly derelict Southbank area of the city to the dynamic district it has now become. The firm was so successful in their design that they have been honoured with the 2009 Victorian Architecture Medal winning highest accolades in three categories for public architecture, interior design as well as urban design.