Drama

Enquiries

The drama team
The Arts Unit
[email protected]
02 8512 1175

Teacher PL

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

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Upcoming applications

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Drama tutor 2026 – application

Region: all
Years 5 to 12
 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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CoLab Senior Drama Workshops – applications closing

North Turramurra | Penrith | Parramatta | The Arts Unit, Lewisham
Online event
Year 12 drama students and teachers

Applications closing: Wed 25 Mar 2026

The CoLab Senior Drama Workshops promote collaboration between NSW public school teachers and Year 12 drama students in preparation for their HSC drama group performance.
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Programs

Parramatta | North Turamurra 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 8
An exciting new initiative designed to empower students as they transition into and begin at high school through the dynamic world of drama.
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 VET
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.

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 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.
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.
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.
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