Fortyfivedownstairs

fortyfivedownstairs is a not-for-profit theatre and gallery in Melbourne, Australia.

fortyfivedownstairs

Address	45 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Coordinates	37.814964°S 144.973162°E / -37.814964; 144.973162
Opened	2002
Website
www.fortyfivedownstairs.com

Journey Art Exhibition by Stefano Canturi in February 2013

Located on the lower floors of a brick nineteenth century building in Flinders Lane, fortyfivedownstairs showcases visual art, independent theatre and live music.^[1] An institution that nurtures risk-taking artists, the organisation was founded in 2002 by Mary Lou Jelbart AM, former ABC journalist, Julian Burnside AO KC, and a group of like-minded supporters who agreed in the early years to support the inner-city venue.^[2] Mary Lou Jelbart AM served as Artistic Director of both the theatre and gallery from 2002 - 2022. In 2023, producer Cameron Lukey was appointed Artistic Director of the theatre. 2024 saw the appointment of David O'Halloran as Gallery Director. ^[3]

References

1. Kathy Evans (24 February 2012). "Artistic vision comes of age". The Age. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
2. Andrew, Fuhrmann (21 December 2011). "Mary Lou Jelbart on 10 Years Downstairs". Time Out. Archived from the original on 21 December 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
3. "New Artistic Director for Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs". Limelight. Retrieved 4 September 2024.