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Australian Theatres Unveiled Exhibition

  • February 5 - 14, 2026

  • Fortyfive Downstairs

    45 Flinders Lane
    Melbourne, Victoria 3000
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Description

Since 2023, I have been developing this series that celebrates the architecture and heritage of Australia’s major theatre venues. The collection spans front-facing facades, through stage doors, and backstage, featuring theatres from around the country and revealing the physical spaces that shape their cultural identity. Each work honours the character of these venues, and the emotional history they hold for performers, patrons, and the community.

 

As a performer myself - having graduated as an actor at the Victorian College of the Arts in 2018 - there is a deep nostalgia when revisiting an old theatre. I’ve listened to countless stories from colleagues detailing the “second homes” they’ve formed in dressing rooms, kitchenettes, and pitch-black sidestage wings. This series serves as a way to commemorate those stories and preserve their memories.

 

In a post-COVID industry [especially in Melbourne] the significance of live theatre has deepened significantly. Spaces once taken for granted now carry deeper meaning, both as cultural landmarks and as vessels for shared experiences. I seek to honour that significance by presenting theatres in a new light that elevates the beauty, history, and stories embedded in these buildings, merging the boundaries of digital photography with fine-art presentation in a way that reflects and celebrates Australian theatre culture.

 

My first exhibition, held at my Brunswick East studio in July 2024, received recognition from industry leaders and marked the beginning of a broader mission: to create a visual archive of Australia’s theatre landscape. I hope to see the works proudly feature on peoples living room walls; hanging next to cherished posters and ticket stubs, and the rooms of hotels that house touring artists so regularly. Australian Theatres Unveiled stands as an ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating the venues that have shaped generations of performers and audiences across the country. 

 

To purchase a piece from the current collection, you can visit https://parenthesyprints.com.au/

Date & Time

Feb 5 - 14, 2026

Venue Details

Fortyfive Downstairs

45 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Fortyfive Downstairs
Parenthesy

Cameron Grant is a Melbourne-based live performance photographer and Director of Parenthesy [a digital media production house], specialising in theatre, musical theatre, live music, dance, and circus. His work captures the emotion, craft, and energy of live performance, helping preserve and elevate Australia’s vibrant performing arts community.

 

Driven by a passion for storytelling and authenticity, Cameron has quickly become one of Melbourne’s leading performance photographers. His images have appeared in international and local publications including Rolling Stone Magazine, Deadline, Disney Official, and as a regular appearance in local news sites like The Guardian, and Aussie Theatre. He has worked with major organisations such as Arts Centre Melbourne, Michael Cassel Group, GWB Entertainment, and Crossroads Live, providing photographic services across Australia and internationally on productions including recently seen Beetlejuice, Miss Saigon, The Talented Mr Ripley, Anastasia, and Disney’s The Lion King.

 

In 2024, Cameron developed and presented the first instalment of ‘Australian Theatres Unveiled’, a photographic series celebrating the architecture and heritage of Australia’s major theatre venues. The first instalment was exhibited at his Brunswick East studio, drawing national industry leaders and strong public interest. The series continues to expand and the full collection will open at FortyFive Downstairs in February 2026, showcasing theatre architecture as both cultural heritage and fine art.

 

Cameron continues to collaborate closely with artists and organisations to document their creative work with professionalism and care. Through Parenthesy, he aims to strengthen and support Australia’s live performance sector in a post-COVID world, producing high-quality imagery that celebrates, sustains, and shares the stories of the performing arts with honesty and impact.