Stage Craft: Costumes from the State Theatre Company

Discover the artistry behind the costumes, celebrating more than 50 years of creativity, craftsmanship and the skilled hands that bring theatre to life. 

Behind every costume is a story of creativity, skill and imagination. 

Step inside the world of theatrical costume making and discover the artistry that brings characters to life on stage. 

Drawing on more than 50 years of State Theatre Company South Australia’s costume collection, Stage Craft: Costumes from the State Theatre Company of South Australia celebrates the talented makers and artisans whose work is rarely seen up close. 

From intricate embellishments and beautiful tailoring to inventive fabric treatments and unexpected transformations, this exhibition reveals the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the costumes. 

Eclectic, playful and full of surprises, Stage Craft: Costumes from the State Theatre Company of South Australia invites you to look a little closer and discover the art behind the art.