STC cuts its way to profit but says it’s not just about one-hand shows (opens original article in a new tab)

Sydney Theatre Company achieved its first surplus in three years by staging fewer plays and recovering lost donations, according to its 2025 annual report.

• Sydney Theatre Company recorded a $786,418 surplus in 2025 after three years of deficits
• The company reduced the number of plays staged and recovered some lost donations from a 2023 donor boycott
• Surplus follows a $565,759 deficit in 2024