Drama

Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers

Drama @ The Arts Unit enables students to develop confidence and extend their skills, and teachers to build knowledge and skills to engage students to explore their potential.

Industry partnerships provide creative opportunities to extend skills, while performance events showcase drama as an art form.

Local and inclusive opportunities, digital resources and event streaming provide equity and comprehensive support to deliver drama in and as an extension of the classroom.

Programs include ensembles, workshops, performances, teacher professional development and unique industry partnerships.

drama students performing

Drama Festival tickets and workshops available now!

Drama Festival 2023 – Accelerate

Join us at the Drama Festival as we celebrate the outstanding classroom drama achievements of students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 26th, and Friday, October 27th, when over 800 talented students from across the state will come together to showcase their talents. Tickets are now available for purchase through The Seymour Centre.

Book for workshops

Make the most of your Drama Festival experience by participating in immersive drama workshops led by professional practitioners. These workshops, ranging from 60 to 90 minutes, are available both before and after the matinee performances. For more information on these workshops and how to book contact  drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au.

State Drama Festival 2023

Drama Festival

Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The Festival is a 2-day celebration held at the Seymour Centre, showcasing strong drama outcomes in classrooms from across the state in a range of dramatic styles.

 

 

 

Enquiries

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

Programs

Drama Festival

Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The Festival is a 2-day celebration held at the Seymour Centre, showcasing strong drama outcomes in classrooms from across the state in a range of dramatic styles.

Drama Company

Drama
Years 10 to 12
The Drama Company extends the best performers auditioned from public schools across NSW. Company members work with industry professionals and experienced educators to create a drama work.

Drama Ensembles

Drama
Years 5 to 12
Drama Ensembles develop high potential and gifted students in drama. Students have the opportunity to perform in both live and digital events such as the State Drama Festival.
Campbelltown

In the Spotlight Drama Festival

Local arts program Public schools 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.
South West Sydney

Shining Stars – Drama

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a disability
Provides opportunities for students with a disability to engage in drama workshops that caters to the needs, interests and abilities of each student.
Goulburn

Southern Tablelands Drama Festival

Local arts program Public schools 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 Public schools Drama
Kindergarten to Year 11
A showcase of drama works from schools across the Hunter, Central Coast and Port Stephens enabling students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating drama.
Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Drama Festival

Local arts program Public schools 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.
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