ARTS Mansfield has received $4000 through the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program to host a live performance of The Passion of Saint Nicholas and a follow-up writing workshop with its creator, Geraldine Quinn.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, as part of a broader funding round supporting 14 recipients across regional Victoria.

The Passion of Saint Nicholas recently won four Greenroom Awards in the Cabaret category, including Outstanding Artiste, Best Original Songs, Outstanding Writing, and Outstanding Production.

The Greenroom Awards are Melbourne’s premier performing arts industry awards.

Arts Mansfield and Regional Arts Victoria earlier announced the show’s success on May 7, saying, “We are very proud of Geraldine and her creative team for this impressive result, and we can’t wait to bring this fantastic Dinner Cabaret to our community in September.”

Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks acknowledged the vibrant creative scene across regional Victoria.

“We’re proud to support programs like this which ensure that all Victorians can experience the benefits of our creative scene no matter where they live," he said.

The state government's Small Regional Presenters program, delivered by Regional Arts Victoria, has supported more than 100 performances in regional communities since its launch in 2016.