The Genesian Theatre has been operating from historic St John The Evangelist Church in Kent Street since January 1954.

[2] Alumni of the theatre include John Bell, Bryan Brown, Baz Luhrmann, Coral Lansbury,[3] Judi Farr, Nick Enright, Angela Punch[4] Peter Carroll.

Members are invited to participate in all aspects of theatre production, including acting, designing, back-stage work, directing and administration.

The Genesian Theatre produces six main stage productions each year as well as running classes, workshops, and many other activities.

In September 2017, the Catholic Church advised Genesian that they had sold the building to a developer for over $6 million and that the theatre company would be required to vacate by November 2018.