His is the face that adorns the side of the theatre named in his honour, but locals and tourists alike still ask the question “Who is Sir Robert Helpmann?”

Mount Gambier born, Robert Murray Helpmann, found fame on the world stage with his prodigious talents as an actor, director, dancer and singer.

April 2024 marks the 40th Anniversary of official naming of the theatre- so join us for look at the life of Mount Gambier’s and Australia’s greatest exports - our boy Bobby.