Other Courses

Other Education Links

New South Wales

Acting World, Sydney ~ Homepage of Natela Dzuliashvili, a teacher of training courses giving an introduction to Stanislavsky Method Acting and Michael Chekhov Acting Technique.

Marian Street Theatre for Young People, Sydney ~ For over 30 years, children's theatre and drama classes at Marian St Theatre for Young People have provided children with their first rich experience of theatre, and young people of all ages with invaluable training in theatrical and life skills. It has inspired and nurtured some of today's leaders in the community and the arts. The Drama School offers classes in all facets of theatre for those aged 5 to adult, as well as school holiday workshops in specialised fields.

Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Albury-Wodonga ~ The mission of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus is to promote and enhance the cultural and educational development of young people by providing high quality circus training and by producing and touring high quality contemporary circus performances.

Australian Theatre for Young People, Sydney ~ The Australian Theatre for Young People is the nation's flagship youth theatre company. It offers one of the world's largest theatre workshop programs for young people, creates outstanding productions, runs regional residencies across Australia and mounts groundbreaking national and international projects. Each year, over 6000 young people aged between three and 26 participate in programs designed and led by over 200 professional artists.

Monkey Baa Theatre For Young People, Sydney ~ Monkey Baa offers a variety of theatre workshops for young people aged 4 to 18 years.

Outback Theatre For Young People, Deniliquin ~ In the decade and a half since its founding in 1989 Outback Theatre has engaged, educated and entertained countless young people and communities across South West NSW.

PACT Youth Theatre, Sydney ~ PACT is dedicated to the investigation and practice of contemporary performance aimed at young people or young artists in their first five years of practice. (17-26 years) PACT offers a diverse program that suits young people's differing interests, skills level and experience, including workshops (for 9-26 years), performance opportunities and administrative assistance.

Powerhouse Youth Theatre, Sydney ~ PYT has a proven track record of producing performing arts projects in collaboration with young people, diverse communities and professional artists. Since 1998 PYT has worked with approximately 936 young people, hired approximately 238 artists, and attracted approximately 9020 audience members.

Shopfront Theatre for Young People, Sydney ~ Shopfront is a contemporary arts centre in Carlton NSW, offering performing arts training and mentorship for young and emerging artsits up to 25 years. Our projects embrace hybrid arts, technology and an immersive approach to performance in community.

Tantrum Theatre, Newcastle ~ Tantrum runs innovative arts programs that engage, celebrate and support young people's development, identities and interests. The company provides opportunities for young people aged 10-26 to gain skills and confidence through the creation of relevant contemporary performance via collaboration with emerging and professional artists.

Victoria

Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Albury-Wodonga ~ The mission of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus is to promote and enhance the cultural and educational development of young people by providing high quality circus training and by producing and touring high quality contemporary circus performances.

Courthouse Youth Arts Centre, Geelong ~ We are focused upon providing cultural services to young people aged 12-25 years across multi-art form areas including theatre making and performing arts, music and entertainment, film and multi-media and visual arts. All young people are welcomed and encouraged to become involved, and to enjoy the arts-based events and programs, entertainment and facilities.

St Martins Youth Arts Centre, Melbourne ~ St.Martins is a not-for-profit organisation entirely devoted to providing holistic, creative pathways from the age of five through to emerging artists.

Western Edge Youth Arts, Melbourne ~ Western Edge is committed to creating exciting links between arts, education and community for culturally diverse young people aged 6 – 26 that live in the West of Melbourne. Projects are run in both schools and in the community and involve young people in the creation of hip-hop raps, edgy theatre shows, filmmaking and circus skill training. Professional development for young artistic leaders and mentoring programs for young artists are also a key element of what Western Edge does.

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra Youth Theatre ~ Our vision is to be an independent company recognised for its work in the creation, promotion and production of youth theatre; a place where young people engage with professional artists and artsworkers in the determination and production of youth theatre which challenges and enriches the Arts industry and the region and which is appreciated and respected national and internationally.

Jigsaw Theatre Company, Canberra ~ Jigsaw co-ordinates an annual program of arts workshops for teachers, but can also tailor workshops to the needs of individual schools or teachers.

Queensland

Circa, Brisbane ~ Difficult to describe but impossible to forget, Circa’s shows feature amazing skills pulled apart and re-invigorated. Our shows have been seen around Australia and overseas. Each year Circa performs to over 50 000 people. Circa runs year-round circus training programs from its base at the Judith Wright Centre in Brisbane. We teach circus to ages 3 to 63, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals.

Backbone Youth Arts, Brisbane ~ Backbone Youth Arts exciting & innovative workshop program caters to all ages of childhood and youth.

La Luna Youth Arts, Townsville ~ On Stage is La Luna's group of drama and performance workshops. Classes run with the QLD school terms, with performances and public shows often taking place during the school holidays. La Luna runs On Stage drama classes for ages 5-adult in a variety of groups.

Zen Zen Zo, Brisbane ~ Zen Zen Zo offers performance training for young people and adults based on the Suzuki Method of Actor Training, Butoh Dance Theatre and The Viewpoints.

South Australia

Carclew Youth Arts, Adelaide ~ Carclew Youth Arts Centre is a youth arts organisation in Adelaide, South Australia, which aims to develop and provide statewide programs of excellence in all art forms for children and young people.

Ink Pot Theatre, Nairne ~ Ink Pot Arts Inc is a not-for-profit Arts in the Community association offering workshops and performance projects for children, teenagers and adults.

Cirkidz, Adelaide ~ Cirkidz was founded in 1986 as a workshop project to provide alternative opportunities for recreation for disadvantaged young people in Adelaide’s industrial inner-western suburbs. Cirkidz has evolved over the years and broadened its range of activities. Today, it is the pre-eminent circus training centre in South Australia.

Kurruru Indigenous Youth Performing Arts, Port Adelaide ~ Kurruru meaning 'circle' in local Kaurna language is Australia's only Indigenous Youth Performing Arts Company and is committed to providing quality performing arts opportunities for young Indigenous people and their communities across South Australia.

Riverland Youth Theatre, Renmark

Southern Youth Theatre Ensemble, Adelaide ~ SYTE creates opportunities for young people to acknowledge and enhance both themselves and their contribution to society through participation in cultural and performing arts experiences for life. SYTE provides opportunities for personal and community development through the respectful collaboration between young people, our community and professional theatre practitioners.

Urban Myth Theatre of Youth, Adelaide ~ High calibre professional artists work in exchange with our youth membership aged 5-26 years to create cutting edge theatre performances and artistic activity.

Western Australia

Western Australia Youth Theatre Company, Perth ~ The WAYTC provides young enthusiastic artists with the opportunity to work with arts industry professionals in theatre. Cast and crew members from 12 to 25 years of age are encouraged to develop their rehearsal and performance skills through the presentation of major dramatic works to the public and workshop programmes.

Awesome Arts Australia, Perth

Buzz Dance Theatre, Perth ~ Buzz Dance Theatre is Australia’s only professional dance theatre company dedicated to creating programs for children and young people. Founded in 1985, Buzz Dance Theatre leads young people through a dynamic dance theatre experience. This is achieved by producing and presenting worlds class original contemporary dance performances and creative movement workshops.

Freefall Theatre Company, Boulder ~ Freefall is a not for profit community based organisation offering a broad range of activities that include engaging young people in various performing arts, drama, puppetry, percussion and visual arts activities as well as music, dance and mutimedia opportunities.

Southern Edge Arts ~ Southern Edge Arts is a youth performing arts company based on the southern edge of Western Australia. Southern Edge Arts is a full time regional youth company catering for 5 to 25 year olds by providing workshops in circus, drama, dance and music. These workshops culminate in public performances and presentations in Albany and the Great Southern.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Fremantle ~ In 1997 Spare Parts Puppet Theatre established the Spare Parts School of Puppetry - providing access for the community to puppetry, the best avenue for the development of awareness of puppetry. The School presents workshops for children and adults.

Theatre Kimberley, Broome ~ Theatre Kimberley’s young person’s theatre programme incorporates Circus and theatre arts training and performance. Once a year we do a play for all ages.

Karratha Youth Theatre ~ This link will take you to the Shire of Roebourne website. For more information email Pippa Davis on pippa.davis@pilbaratafe.wa.edu.au or write to Karratha Youth Theatre, PO Box 315, Karratha WA 6714.

Tasmania

Northern Territory

Corrugated Iron Youth Arts, Darwin ~ Corrugated Iron Youth Arts (CIYA) provides skills development workshops and performance opportunities across artforms for 5 to 25 year olds throughout the Darwin area. These opportunities involve theatre, circus, dance, design, digital media, music, video and writing. CIYA provides resources, support and professional expertise to develop young people's inspiration and passion for the arts.