On Tuesday, 25 September 2025, the Moresby Arts Theatre’s newly refurbished Pottery Barn came alive for the first time in 23 years with its very first pottery class, led by ceramic artist Natasha Bing. Seasoned creators and first-time artists alike got their hands into the clay, shaping bowls, mugs, and sculptures while discovering the joy of this timeless art form. The energy was vibrant—part workshop, part celebration of what’s possible in MAT’s new creative hub. Thanks to the generous...

On Friday, 12 September 2025, the curtain rose not on a play, but on a milestone moment for Papua New Guinea’s creative community. The Moresby Arts Theatre (MAT) proudly unveiled its brand-new multipurpose hall—a transformative addition to one of the nation’s most cherished cultural institutions. From left: Member for Moresby Northwest Lohia Boe Samuel, Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture Belden Namah, Australian High Commissioner to PNG Ewen McDonald and President of the MAT Bob Stanley...