Drama

Enquiries

The drama team
The Arts Unit
drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
02 8512 1175

Drama ensembles

Drama ensembles develop high-potential and gifted students in drama. They provide an engaging and supportive environment in which students are challenged and extended in their knowledge and skills of drama and opportunities to perform.

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Programs

Combined Schools Musical

Program Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
Offering students a unique opportunity to engage in a high-quality staged musical without the logistical demands of individual schools organising their own production.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Drama Ensembles

Program Drama
Years 5 to 12
The program is designed as an extension of the curriculum, giving high-performing drama students the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in drama.
Lane Cove West | North Turramurra | Chatswood

Sydney North drama ensembles

Program Drama
Years 4 to 12

Sydney North drama ensembles are open to talented and interested drama students in Years 4 to 12 from NSW public schools.

State Drama Ensemble

Program Drama
Years 9 to 11
An intensive program for high potential and gifted drama students from NSW public schools. Workshops are held during school holidays where students develop a work for performance at the State Drama Festival.
Sydney

Sydney Drama Ensembles

Program Drama
Years 5 to 12
A weekly Sydney-based program for auditioned students to develop skills and perform in a drama ensemble.
Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Performing Arts Festival

Program Dance Drama Film Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
Providing students with an authentic, professional performance experience in front of a large audience
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Upcoming applications

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Drama tutor 2026 – application

Region: all
Teachers

Ongoing application

This is for all teachers, teaching artists and industry professionals who are interested in tutoring in drama programs at The Arts Unit.
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Upcoming events

Shining Stars 2019 performer

Shining Stars Drama – workshops

Elderslie
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a disability
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