Our Drama Workshops offer a dynamic space for young people to deepen their theatre-making practice. Through practical skill-building, creative experimentation, and ensemble collaboration, young artists develop their expressive tools and artistic voice while creating, imagining, and playing together each week.
Young artists:
- Develop acting, movement, improvisation, and voice skills
- Build creative confidence and artistic independence
- Collaborate, experiment, and form friendships in a supportive peer ensemble
These workshops provide the perfect space to begin your Canberra Youth Theatre journey, keep growing your skills, or prepare to audition for our Ensemble semester.
Term 1 and 4 workshops conclude with a studio-based ‘open workshop’ where families and friends join us in the studio to participate in activities and experience what the group has created across the term.
| WHO | Years 7-10 |
| DATES | Term One: 12 February – 2 April 2026 |
| LOCATION | Gorman Arts Centre B Block Studio Batman Street Braddon |
| COST | $490 Member Price $540 Non-member Price Membership Fee: $25 |
| ENROLMENTS | Now open until the first week of workshops. |
What You Can Expect
- Weekly workshops led by a professional theatre artist
- A mix of skills training (acting, movement, improvisation, voice) and creative exploration
- Activities that stretch imagination, focus, and creative risk-taking
- Ensemble storytelling exercises and collaborative problem-solving
- Opportunities to generate original scenes, characters, and ideas
- Moments of creative challenge balanced with humor, camaraderie, and fun
- A relaxed open workshop at the end of term showcasing the group’s process
- A supportive studio environment where young people can explore identity, creativity, and expression with confidence
Participants should wear comfortable clothing they can move in and bring a water bottle. Any additional materials required for specific activities will be communicated in advance.
Program Outcomes
- Develop strong foundations in performance craft (voice, movement, character, improvisation)
- Strengthen creative and critical thinking skills
- Build their creative voice and learn to communicate ideas through performance
- Deepen collaboration, leadership and ensemble awareness
- Gain confidence in taking creative risks and exploring new forms
- Practise devising and storytelling through theatre-making tasks
- Develop resilience, focus, and the ability to work within a committed creative team
- Experience the joy and satisfaction that comes from creating original work with others
Dates for your Calendar
Term Dates:
12 February -2 April 2026
Open Workshop:
2 April during normal workshop times
Last Day to Enrol
19 February
Culture and Commitment
This model reflects Canberra Youth Theatre’s wider commitment to:
- Providing pathways into professional practice
- Removing barriers to participation
- Offering real-world creative experiences
- Championing diverse voices
- Supporting emerging artists as future cultural leaders
We collaborate with artists, schools, and community organisations to unlock access and resource young people who may otherwise struggle to find a creative pathway.
The Culture We Build Together
Participating at Canberra Youth Theatre means being part of a professional artistic community. We ask young artists to bring:
- Commitment to the work, the process, and fellow collaborators
- Courage to take creative risks and explore new approaches
- Respect for diverse perspectives, artistic choices, and shared rehearsal space
- Curiosity approaching each project as an opportunity to grow
- Professionalism meeting expectations you’d find in any theatre company
Through this shared practice, we strengthen the our arts sector, build opportunities for young artists, and celebrate Canberra’s growing creative community.
Fees & Payment Structure
Payment plans are available. Instructions on how to set up a payment plan can be found here. A limited number of partial and full bursaries are also available. Please email info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au to discuss further.
Invoices are generated every Monday and Thursday. If you haven’t received your invoice after these days, please send us an email to info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au or call 02 6248 5057
We are currently out of the office, invoices will be generated when we return to on 5 January.
I’ve seen his confidence, creativity and sense of self grow substantially from his experience with Canberra Youth Theatre. They have been so valuable in developing his own identity and finding his place to contribute and succeed.
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