Drama

Enquiries

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

Festivals

Festivals bring schools together for collaborative, impactful experiences that display the passion, skills and creativity of drama students and teachers.

They encourage the development and teaching of drama programs at a school level while providing an opportunity for students and teachers to work towards a quality performance in a professional venue.

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Programs

Bathurst

Bathurst Small Schools CAPA Festival

Local arts program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 6
Students work collaboratively with other small schools to perform in a professional venue.
Wyong

Central Coast Drama Festival

Local arts program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
A showcase of drama works from schools across the Central Coast enabling students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating drama. 
Young

Cherry Jam

Local arts program Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
Schools collaborate on combined items and showcase their performance pieces.
Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Drama Festival

Local arts 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.
Newcastle

Hunter Drama Festival

Local arts 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 Drama Festival

Local arts program Drama
Preschool to Year 12 drama
Showcases the skills and talents of students and teachers in creating and performing drama. The festival demands of students a higher degree of focus, commitment and performance.
Griffith

KROP

Local arts program Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
Showcasing performances by students in a professional setting.
Penrith | Chatswood | Parramatta

LightsUP Drama Festival Series

Local arts program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
A series of drama festivals held at four different performance venues across greater Sydney showcasing public school drama pieces and providing the opportunity for students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating dramatic works.
Sydney Olympic Park

Pulse Alive

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
This large-scale performing arts event provides high-quality performance opportunities to students in a creative and performing arts extravaganza.
Sydney Olympic Park

Pulse Alive

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
This large-scale performing arts event provides high-quality performance opportunities to students in a creative and performing arts extravaganza.
Broken Hill

Pulse Broken Hill

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
Pulse Broken Hill is a performing arts event that provides high-quality performance opportunities to students in a creative and performing arts extravaganza.
Sunraysia | Moree | Broken Hill

Pulse Far West

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
Bringing the excitement of Pulse Alive to rural and remote NSW.
Moree

Pulse Moree

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
Pulse Moree is a performing arts event that provides high-quality performance opportunities to students in a creative and performing arts extravaganza.
Mildura

Pulse Sunraysia

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
Pulse Sunraysia is a performing arts event that provides high-quality performance opportunities to students in a creative and performing arts extravaganza.
Bega

SCLC Performing Arts Festival

Local arts program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12
A performance extravaganza showcasing students and staff across the Sapphire Coast Learning Community.
Forster

Shine On

Local arts program Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
A combined festival to develop and showcase the creative talents of students and staff from across the Great Lakes Learning Community.
Campbelltown

Shining Stars

Local arts program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a disability
Students engage in a relevant and meaningful arts education program.
Monaro

Snowy Monaro Performing Arts Festival

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
Performing arts festival featuring schools items in dance, drama and music for public schools across Eden Monaro and beyond.
Wollongong

Southern Stars

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
An exciting arena event providing valuable performance and learning opportunities for students in the arts.
Goulburn

Southern Tablelands Drama Festival

Local arts 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.
Sydney Olympic Park

SpecFest

Program Dance Drama Music
SpecFest is the ultimate outdoor entertainment hub with great food, activations and chill-out zones for the whole family to enjoy.
Newcastle

Star Struck

Local arts program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
An exciting arena event that promotes excellence in arts education.

The NSW Arts Unit Drama Ensembles Festival

Program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The Festival is a 2-day celebration showcasing strong drama outcomes in classrooms.
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Upcoming events

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Pulse Alive

Olympic Park
Kindergarten to Year 12

Cast A: Thu 20 Mar 2025
Cast B: Fri 21 Mar 2025

Pulse Sunraysia

Pulse Sunraysia

Mildura
Kindergarten to Year 12
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