DramaWorks Newcastle

Region: Regional North Regional North and West | Newcastle
Years 7 to 12
Local arts program Drama

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 will open Monday 3 February 2025.

  • To apply complete the DramaWorks Newcastle online student application form.
  • Applications will now close Friday 14 March 2025.
  • Students will be notified on their successful acceptance.

Cost

Venue

Civic Playhouse, 375 Hunter Street Newcastle 2300

2025 workshops

Workshops TBC

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

Heather Ross
Arts Coordination Officer
Phone
0448 556 818
Renee Berger
Coordinator
Civic Playhouse

375 Hunter St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Australia

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drama students in a workshop

All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in DramaWorks Newcastle, please email heather.l.williams@det.nsw.edu.au so we can assist.