The theatre was founded by Hayes Gordon AO OBE along with the Ensemble Studios acting school, which introduced Stanislavsky-influenced method acting to Australia. Ensemble Studios was Australia's longest surviving acting school when it closed in 2009.
The theatre was established by Hayes Gordon AO OBE along with the Ensemble Studios acting school, which introduced method acting influenced by Stanislavsky to Australia. Ensemble Studios was Australia's longest-lasting acting school until it closed in 2009.