DramaWorks Newcastle
Contemporary theatre workshops for secondary students providing an opportunity for them to engage in a diversity of performance techniques and conventions beyond the classroom.
The workshops offer secondary students an experience in exploring styles and conventions of drama that are highly contemporary and relevant through access to entertainment industry leaders actively earning a living in the arts.
For many students DramaWorks is a significant stepping-stone on their journey of self-discovery and enables them to work with like-minded students in focusing on delving deeper into the development of their skills. DramaWorks provides students with the skills to successfully enrich their confidence, life skills and academic abilities.
Masterclasses are delivered by a talented team of industry professionals and give students an unforgettable opportunity to develop new drama skills to playbuild, refine and deliver a performance in a professional entertainment venue.
2025 dates
- Monday 31 March to Thursday 3 April (Term 1 Week 10)
- 9 am – 3 pm
- Showcase performance Thursday 3 April 6 pm
How to apply
Applications are now open!
- To apply complete the DramaWorks 2025 online student application form.
- Applications will now close Monday 17 March 2025 (Term 1 Week 8).
- Students will be notified on their successful acceptance.
Cost
- $200 per student
- Payment can be made through The Arts Unit student payment portal.
Venue
Civic Playhouse, 375 Hunter Street Newcastle 2300
2025 workshops
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The Assembly Students will explore the art of comedy, drama, and everything in between! Master the techniques of satire, learning how to create stories that balance humor with sharp commentary. This unique workshop is the perfect blend of humor, chaos, and order, designed to bring out the best in every performer. Develop key performance skills and work together to bring a showcase to life filled with hilarious and dramatic moments. Get ready to perform and have fun with new friends as you learn, laugh, and unleash your inner actor. |
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Found Footage Film Students will utilise camera, editing and ‘documentary style’ filmmaking to bring their story to life. This workshop gives students the opportunity to develop and refine their acting and play building skills through improvisation, ensemble-based dramaturgy, and multimedia. Student will explore a range of contemporary devising techniques built upon movement, imagination and storytelling, to collaboratively create a piece of theatre Including coaching in acting for screen, use of technology and editing programs, and roles behind the scenes. The final performance, will consist of movement, voice and dramatic storytelling on stage, as well as the use of film and multimedia. |
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Further information
Participating students must be available to perform in the final performance showcase which takes place on the Thursday evening from 6 pm at the Civic Playhouse, where we'd love to save you a seat!
Enquiries
375 Hunter St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Australia