Drama

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

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Teacher professional development, both live and online, provides support to deliver high-quality drama experiences for students.

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Programs

Parramatta | North Turramurra I Penrith I Lewisham | Virtual

CoLab Senior Drama Workshops

Program Drama
Year 12 drama students and teachers
Intensive workshops providing expertise to assist students to further develop and refine the skills needed to succeed in HSC group performances. 

Devising for Secondary Teachers

Program Drama
Teachers
Develop high-level skills in making performance works, engaging in creative practices and exploring dramatic contexts for secondary students. Using student experiences to create devised documentary drama performances.
Newcastle

DramaWorks

Program Drama
Years 6 to 9
An exciting new initiative designed to empower students as they transition into and begin at high school through the dynamic world of drama.

Frantic Assembly Professional Learning

Program Drama
Drama teachers

In 2026, The Arts Unit are thrilled to present teacher professional development workshops with the award-winning UK company Frantic Assembly.
Newcastle

Hunter Drama Festival

Program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 11
A showcase of drama works from schools across the Hunter, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens enabling students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating drama.
Campbelltown

In the Spotlight Play Day

Program Drama
Preschool to Year 8
An outreach drama program providing schools with an opportunity to authentically engage in playbuilding a drama piece with an experienced drama tutor.
Penrith

LightsUP Drama Festival Penrith

Program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
LightsUP Drama Festival Penrith showcases public school drama pieces and provids the opportunity for students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating dramatic works.
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.
Collaroy

State Drama Camps

Program Drama
Years 7 and 8 | Years 9 and 10 | Year 11
Opportunity for drama students to extend their skills in a supportive environment of like-minded peers and staff, and to learn from industry professionals and experienced teachers.
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