NSW Public Schools State Drama Festival

Kindergarten to Year 12

The State Drama Festival celebrates classroom drama achievements of students in Kindergarten to Year 12. This event is a two day celebration of drama works showcasing strong drama outcomes in classrooms from across the state. Over 800 students participate in a range of dramatic styles.

2022 dates

Thursday 20 to Friday 21 October (Term 4 Week 2)

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Students on stage performing at the State Drama Ensemble

NSW Public Schools State Digital Drama Festival 2021

Explore the State Drama Festival 2021 through the digital showcase and celebrate creativity, resilience and storytelling through drama in 2021.

Enjoy a combination of traditional, devised and original pieces and some brand new approaches in the form of our short film, physical theatre, monologues and puppetry ensembles who created their original works during remote learning.

Enquiries

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

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Related digital resources

Top tips for auditioning

Art Bites Dance Drama Music
Students

Use these top tips, delivered by students for students, to help you prepare for your next audition.

The Primary Play Book

Creative Resource Drama
Teachers
Explore drama in your classroom with this compilation of scripts from the NSW Public Schools State Drama Festival.

Boy

Creative Class Drama
Year 3 and 4

Explore elements of drama and performance using the text 'Boy'

Secondary group devising techniques

Creative Class Creative Teachers Drama
Years 7 to 12 drama teachers
Interviews with experienced drama teachers.
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Directors Workshop

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This workshop extends students beyond classroom activities developing skills in the art of directing theatrical performances
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