NSW Public Schools Drama Company

Years 10 to 12

The NSW Public Schools Drama Company (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.
The Wasps

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The Drama Company is part of the Arts Unit drama ensemble program, extending performers selected by audition from NSW public schools.

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The Wasps creative resource coming soon

A chorus of students in bright orange jumpsuits dance on a multi-level stage

The company performed The Wasps at NIDA in May 2023. Devised by the company under the direction of Genevieve de Souza, The Wasps is a 60 minute re-imagining of the Ancient Greek play by Aristophanes and was produced by the NSW Department of Education's Arts Unit in association with NIDA. 

Watch this space for a creative resource coming soon.

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Just Macbeth creative resource now available

In 2022 The Arts Unit presented 'Just Macbeth' by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton in collaboration with Bell Shakespeare Company and NIDA. The Just Macbeth creative resource is now available.

Just Macbeth!

Creative Resource Drama
Password required
Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers
A wonderful introduction to Shakespeare and an innovative way and fun to play with text and performance

 

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Enquiries

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

Related digital resources

The Wasps

Creative Resource Drama

The NSW Drama Company performed The Wasps at NIDA in May 2023. Devised by the company under the direction of Genevieve de Souza, The Wasps is a 60 minute re-imagining of the ancient Greek play by Aristophanes and was produced by the NSW Department of Education's Arts Unit in association with NIDA.

 

Just Macbeth! – the activities

Creative Teachers Drama Password required
Year 6 to Year 9 students and teachers
Watch the performance, explore perspectives from the director and cast, learn about the student performers' experiences and create your own experiences through tasks and activities.

Tales from the Wild Bush

Creative Resource Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers
Fun. Playful. Engaging. Children's theatre for the digital age.

Intersection: Beat

Creative Resource Drama Film
The 2020 NSW Public Schools Drama Company, in partnership with the Australian Theatre for Young People, presents a selection of short films from Intersection: Beat.

Macbeth – a virtual performance

Creative Teachers Drama VET
Years 10 to 12 virtual performance opportunity, drama
Experience a virtual performance and classroom activities for Drama, VET Entertainment Industry and English.

Improvisation and playbuilding

Creative Resource Drama
Primary teachers
Discover how to use images, text, ideas and stories as a starting point for drama pieces.
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All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the NSW Public Schools Drama Company, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.