Sydney North drama ensembles
Sydney North drama ensembles are open to talented and interested drama students in Years 4 to 12 from NSW public schools.
The ensembles provide an engaging and supportive environment in which students are provided with the opportunity to be challenged and extended in their knowledge and skills of drama. Students will have the opportunity to work with industry drama practitioners and teachers from the NSW Department of Education to refine and develop their performance skills.
In 2026 there will be 2 drama ensembles
- Sydney North Primary Drama Ensemble for students in Years 4 to 6
- Sydney North Secondary Drama Ensemble for students in Years 7 to 12
Enquiries
Venue
10 Avalon Avenue
Lane Cove West NSW 2066
Australia
409 Victoria Ave
Chatswood NSW 2067
Australia
403 Bobbin Head Rd
North Turramurra NSW 2074
Australia
Attachments
Greater Western Sydney and Sydney North drama ensembles – payment portal guide (PDF 229.35 KB)Resources
Gallery
Applications
Online applications for 2026 ensembles are now open for students.
Primary ensemble
Applications for primary students to attend the workshop audition will remain open until Wednesday 6 May 2026 (Term 2 Week 3). After attending the audition workshop, students will be offered a place in the ensemble by Tuesday 12 May. Closing date for acceptances is Wednesday 20 May 2026 (Term 2 Week 5).
Secondary ensemble
Applications for students students to attend the workshop audition will remain open until Thursday 30 April 2026 (Term 2 Week 1). Students will be notified of their acceptance by Friday 24 April 2026 (Term 2 Week 1). Closing date for acceptances is Wednesday 29 April 2026 (Term 2 Week 2).
Cost
- $220 per student for students accepted into the ensembles
- Payment will be made through The Arts Unit student payment portal
- Payment required by Friday 29 May 2026 (Term 2 Week 2).
2026 Primary drama ensemble dates
The following dates are for all students participating in the Sydney North drama ensemble.
Audition and workshop
Saturday 9 May (Term 2 Week 3), 12 pm to 4 pm
Rehearsals
12 pm to 4 pm
- Saturday 23 May (Term 2 Week 5)
- Saturday 30 May (Term 2 Week 6)
- Saturday 13 June (Term 2 Week 8)
Venue
Lane Cove West Public School
Performances
LightsUP Drama Festival, Chatswood | Monday 27 July to Wednesday 29 July 2026 (Term 3 Week 2)
Rehearsals at The Concourse
- Monday 27 July, 9–2:30 pm
- Tuesday 28 July, 9–2:30 pm
Performances
- Tuesday 28 July, 7 pm
- Wednesday 29 July, 5 pm (TBC)
NB: The drama ensemble will be considered for the State Drama festival in Term 4. If successful, additional rehearsals may be scheduled.
2026 Secondary drama ensemble dates
The following dates are for all students participating in the Sydney North drama ensemble.
Devising workshop with Zen Zen Zo
Monday 4 May (Term 2 Week 3), 4–6:30 pm
Rehearsals
12–4 pm
- Saturday 23 May (Term 2 Week 5)
- Saturday 30 May (Term 2 Week 6)
- Saturday 13 June (Term 2 Week 8)
- Saturday 27 June (Term 2 Week 10)
Venue
Ku-ring-gai High School
Performances
LightsUP Drama Festival, Chatswood | Monday 27 July to Wednesday 29 July 2026 (Term 3 Week 2)
Rehearsals at The Concourse
- Monday 27 July, 9–2:30 pm
- Tuesday 28 July, 9–2:30 pm
Performances
- Tuesday 28 July, 7 pm
- Wednesday 29 July, 7:30 pm (TBC)
NB: The drama ensembles will be considered for the State Drama festival in Term 4. If successful, additional rehearsals may be scheduled.
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Sydney North drama ensembles, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.
