Drama

Enquiries

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

Workshops

Workshops provide opportunities to develop drama skills guided by professional tutors and specialist teachers. They cater to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Teaching artists guide beginners and experienced students to work within and extend their capabilities within a positive and inclusive environment, encouraging all students to experience drama. 

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Programs

Paramatta

Co-op drama workshop

Program Drama
Years 9 and 10

An opportunity for Year 9 and 10 students at NSW Public Schools to extend their drama skills in a one-day workshop with industry specialists.
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.

Drama Skills Development Workshops

Program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
Skills development workshops for interested drama students led by specialist tutors from the performing arts industry to develop their drama skills.
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.
Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Drama Festival

Program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival encourages and supports the development of drama programs at a school level by providing an opportunity to work towards a quality performance in a professional venue.

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 Senior Drama Workshops

Program Drama
Year 11 and 12 students

Workshops providing Year 11 and 12 drama students from NSW regional and rural public schools with expert support in their skill development. A variety of different genres in drama will be investigated.
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.
Moss Vale

Inspire

Program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Years 3 to 6
Workshops for high-potential and gifted students.

Multicultural Storytelling Program

Program Drama
Years 7 to 12
Supports students from refugee backgrounds and students who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD).
Armidale Secondary College

New England Junior and Senior Drama Workshops

Program Drama
Years 6 to 12
Intensive practical drama workshops providing junior and senior secondary students with the opportunity to explore, develop and refine their practical skills in specific drama styles and techniques.

North Coast Drama Workshops

Program Drama
Years 5 to 10
Intensive practical drama workshops providing primary and junior secondary students with the opportunity to explore, develop and refine their skills in specific drama styles and techniques.
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.
Albury

Riverina Senior Drama Workshop

Program Drama
Year 11 and 12 drama students and drama teachers
Workshop day focusing on maximising Stage 6 drama outcomes by understanding requirements of the projects, marking guidelines and development of practical work.
Sydney Olympic Park

Schools Spectacular

Program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers
Schools Spectacular is an iconic cultural event incorporating students from diverse backgrounds and communities from the length and breadth of the state.
Campbelltown

Shining Stars

Program Dance Drama Film Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a disability
Students engage in a relevant and meaningful arts education program.
South West Sydney

Shining Stars Drama

Program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a disability
Provides opportunities for students with a disability to engage in drama workshops that cater to the needs, interests and abilities of each student.
Goulburn | Picton

Southern Tablelands Drama Festival

Program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
Creating a platform where students and teachers work together towards a shared artistic vision, exploring storytelling, movement, and theatrical expression.
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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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