Our Drama Workshops are where theatre-making begins. Across the term, young artists explore storytelling, acting, and movement through playful, engaging activities and practical skill-building – all guided by a professional theatre artist. It’s a warm, supportive space where creativity thrives.
Young artists:
- Build acting, movement, and storytelling foundations
- Develop their creative voice and artistic confidence
- Collaborate, experiment, and form friendships in a supportive creative community
These workshops are the perfect place to start your Canberra Youth Theatre journey — or to keep developing your craft between performance projects.
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 ensemble has created across the term.
| WHO | Years 4-6 |
| DATES | Term One: 11 February – 1 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 drama sessions that blend play-based exploration with core performance skills
- Acting, voice, and movement activities designed for curious, energetic young performers
- Drama games that build teamwork, focus, collaboration, and joyful creative play
- Guided storytelling, character creation, and ensemble moments
- Opportunities to share ideas, solve problems together, and develop early stagecraft
- A relaxed end-of-term open workshop where families can experience the creative process
- A nurturing environment where young people feel supported, brave, and excited to try new things
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 confidence in expressing ideas
- Strengthen skills in voice, movement, character and storytelling
- Build foundation acting techniques through fun and accessible activities
- Grow listening, collaboration and communication skills
- Practice creativity, imagination and problem-solving
- Experience ensemble-based theatre-making in a supportive, playful setting
- Discover the joy of creating something together
Dates for your Calendar
Term Dates:
11 February – 1 April 2026
Open Workshop:
1 April during normal workshop times
Last Day to Enrol:
18 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 on 5 January.
The care you showed the kids, and the commitment to their development and experience: just exceptional. The experience of it will have a significant influence on all the kids, and we will see it not just now, but well into their futures, no matter what they choose to do with them. It has had several positive impacts – an increase in confidence, willingness to ‘have a go’ at things, a sense of ‘I can do this!’
Parent Testimony
