SDC’S backstage banditS

Become a champion of bold new voices.

Join Salad Days Collective as a Backstage Bandit—our inner circle of mischief-makers, theatre-lovers, and arts supporters who believe in the power of risky, raw, and ridiculously powerful performance.

By pledging your support, you’ll be helping us:

  • Pay, nurture and create unique opportunities for emerging artists

  • Tour wild, award-winning theatre across Australia both regionally and interstate

  • Keep our work accessible, ambitious, and unapologetically original

How to donate:

In 2025, we’re producing three bold new shows, developing original work, and aiming to tour regionally across Queensland. We believe in paying artists properly, challenging audiences, and bringing young, non-traditional theatregoers back into the room.

If you believe in what we do, we’d love your support. And we’ve made it easy to give in the way that works best for you.

1. Donate via the australian cultural fund

This is the best option if you’d like to claim your donation as a tax deduction.

  • Fully tax-deductible through the ACF

  • 100% of your donation goes directly to us—no fees, no middlemen

  • Due to tax laws, we can’t offer any gifts or perks in return—but we promise your support won’t go unrecognised.

2. Donate directly to sdc

Prefer to give more casually? Want a more personal connection? You can also donate directly to us.

  • Not tax-deductible

  • Still goes straight into our projects and artist fees

  • You might receive a shoutout, behind-the-scenes surprises, or limited-edition thank-you treats

We’re proudly registered with the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF), which means all donations made through the ACF website over $2 are fully tax-deductible.

Support bold, independent theatre—and claim it back at tax time.

Depending on your level of heist…

  • Your name in lights (well, the program and our website)

  • Exclusive access to open rehearsals & behind-the-scenes workshops

  • Invites to Bandit-only events

  • A shout-out at awards and opening nights

  • Limited-edition SDC goodies

  • A lifetime of chaotic good karma

1. The prop thief.

$50

You sneak in, you support the vibes, and you always have GAF tape in your bag.

  • Name in program & website

  • Exclusive updates & behind-the-scenes emails

2. The LINE LEARNER.

$250

You’re off-book and on board. You're the kind of person who claps at the end of tech.

  • Everything above +

  • Invite to one open rehearsal per year

3. The understudy who slays.

$500

You’re in the wings, ready to jump in. You get us, and we get you.

  • Everything above +

  • Name shout-out at opening nights and award speeches

  • A thank-you zine made by the company

4. THE LEADING LEGEND.

$1000

You’re the main character energy behind the curtain. You make the impossible happen.

  • Everything above +

  • Invite to two workshops or rehearsals per year

  • One-on-one creative briefing with the Salad Days team about the season ahead

5. THE GHOST LIGHT GUARDIAN

$2,500

You keep the theatre burning when everyone else goes home. You are the dream backer.

  • Everything above +

  • Dinner or drinks with the SDC core team

  • Honour board placement on our website

  • Custom creative gift made just for you

6. Name your salad

$2,500 +

This one’s for our biggest believers. With a donation at this level, we’ll name a Salad Days Signature Salad in your honour—our way of celebrating your impact on the work we do. Your support helps us dream bigger, reach further, and keep independent theatre alive.

Donate through the australian cultural fund

  • 100% TAX deductible

  • 100% goes towards artists

  • By donating through the Australian Cultural Fund, I understand that this contribution is a voluntary gift. I acknowledge that I am not entitled to any perks, goods, or exclusive benefits in return, and that this donation is made to support the charitable work of Salad Days Collective.

Donate directly to sdc

  • Not tax deductible

  • 100% goes towards artists

  • Bandit perks + Monthly payment options

Terms & Conditions of Donation

By making a donation to Salad Days Collective, you agree to the following:

  1. Use of Funds
    All donations will be used to support the mission and activities of Salad Days Collective, including but not limited to artist fees, production costs, venue hire, regional touring, and operational expenses.

  2. Tax Deductibility

  • Donations made through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) are fully tax-deductible, and donors will receive a receipt from the ACF.

  • Donations made directly to Salad Days Collective are not tax-deductible.

  1. No Goods or Services in Return (ACF Donations)
    If donating through the ACF, you acknowledge that your donation is a gift and that you are not entitled to receive any goods, services, or benefits in exchange. This ensures your donation complies with ACF’s charitable status and remains tax-deductible.

  2. Privacy
    We are committed to protecting your personal information. We do not store your credit card details, and all payment processing is handled securely via trusted third-party platforms. Personal information is only used for record-keeping, acknowledgments, and communication related to your donation, unless you opt in to receive further updates.

  3. Refunds
    Donations are non-refundable, except in the case of proven error (e.g. duplicate payment). If you believe an error has occurred, please contact us at enquire.salad.days.collective@gmail.com within 14 days of your donation.

  4. Acknowledgment
    Donors may be acknowledged publicly (e.g. in programs or social media) unless anonymity is requested at the time of donation.