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QUEENSLAND

NIDA offers courses for adults and young people on a regular basis in Brisbane and tours to other locations in Queensland during winter and spring.

NIDA on Tour provides the opportunity to experience exciting short courses led by industry professional tutors in your home town. Choose from a range of 2 – 5 day courses.

Winter
Brisbane: 28 June – 11 July
Gold Coast: 29 June – 4 July
Toowoomba: 5 – 11 July

Spring
Brisbane: 20 – 26 September
Cairns: 28 September – 3 October
Rockhampton: 21 – 26 September
Townsville: 28 September – 3 October

Online booking are available below, please note the Brisbane spring courses will be available for online bookings in July.

In Brisbane, NIDA also offers regular term classes for adults and young people that run over 8 Sundays. Online bookings for these courses are available below.

The Young Actors Studio is a full-year part-time course offered in Brisbane for talented young people aged 16-20 years. Entry is through audition, applications will open in July. Click here for more information.  

Contact NIDA Open Program for any queries:
Phone: 02 9697 7626
Fax: 02 9313 6590
Email: contact form

Download Additional Information
2010 NIDA on Tour Brochure (PDF)
Brisbane Term Courses (PDF)
2010 Part-Time Brochure (PDF)
Enrolment Terms 2010 (PDF)



NIDA ON TOUR QUEENSLAND


Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Accents 16yrs+
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Acting Accelerated 12-15yrs
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Acting Intensive 16yrs+
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Acting to Camera 12-18yrs
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Audition Intensive 16yrs+
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Drama School 12-15yrs
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Drama School 9-11yrs
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Drama School Advanced 13-16yrs
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Dramatic Writing 16yrs+
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Music Theatre 16yrs+
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | NIDA Acting Techniques 16yrs+
Brisbane, Spring Holidays | Screen Acting 16yrs+
Brisbane, Term Classes | Audition Monologues 16yrs+
Brisbane, Term Classes | Drama for 12-15yrs, Term 4
Cairns, Spring Holidays | Acting Accelerated 12-15yrs
Cairns, Spring Holidays | NIDA Acting Techniques 12-15yrs
Cairns, Spring Holidays | NIDA Acting Techniques 16yrs+
Cairns, Spring Holidays | Screen Acting Intensive 16yrs+
Rockhampton, Spring Holidays | Acting Intensive 16yrs+
Rockhampton, Spring Holidays | Acting to Camera 12-18yrs
Rockhampton, Spring Holidays | NIDA Acting Techniques 12-15yrs
Rockhampton, Spring Holidays | NIDA Acting Techniques 16yrs+
Townsville, Spring Holidays | Acting Intensive 16yrs+
Townsville, Spring Holidays | Acting to Camera 12-18yrs
Townsville, Spring Holidays | Directing Intensive 16yrs+
Townsville, Spring Holidays | NIDA Acting Techniques 12-15yrs
Townsville, Spring Holidays | NIDA Acting Techniques 16yrs+

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACCENTS 16YRS+

Consider your voice as a tool to create character and work on perfecting the phonetics and tone of standard American and standard British accents.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0118

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 25 September 2010
25 to 26 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

Southbank Institute of Technology

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACTING ACCELERATED 12-15YRS

Identify and experience the essentials of acting.  Develop skills in improvisation, character and script-work over an intensive weekend.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0123

Age:

12 - 15 years

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

St Laurence's College

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACTING INTENSIVE 16YRS+

Develop acting skills including improvisation, voice and movement and gain confidence rehearsing and performing short scenes.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0117

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 25 September 2010
25 to 26 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

Southbank Institute of Technology

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACTING TO CAMERA 12-18YRS

Discover your on-screen presence and experiment with scene work from film and TV scripts.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0116

Age:

12 - 18 years

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 25 September 2010
25 to 26 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

Southbank Institute of Technology

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | AUDITION INTENSIVE 16YRS+

Discover how to get an audition, what kinds of scenes to choose, and how best to prepare for auditions.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0124

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

St Laurence's College

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | DRAMA SCHOOL 12-15YRS

A mini NIDA for the committed player.  This course covers a wide range of performance skills development; improvisation; voice and movement; characterisation, acting technique; acting to camera and rehearsing scenes.  Perform scenes by the end of the course.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0114

Age:

12 - 15 years

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 20 August 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 20 September 2010
20 to 24 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Monday to Friday

Venue:

Southbank Institute of Technology

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | DRAMA SCHOOL 9-11YRS

A mini NIDA for the committed player.  This course covers a wide range of performance skills development; improvisation; voice and movement; characterisation, acting technique; acting to camera and rehearsing scenes.  Perform scenes by the end of the course.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0115

Age:

9 - 11 years

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 20 August 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 20 September 2010
20 to 24 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Monday to Friday

Venue:

Southbank Institute of Technology

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | DRAMA SCHOOL ADVANCED 13-16YRS

An intensive course developing performance skills for talented young actors who have completed NIDA Drama School.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0121

Age:

13 - 16 years

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 27 August 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 27 September 2010
27 September to 1 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Monday to Friday

Venue:

St Laurence's College

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | DRAMATIC WRITING 16YRS+

Great stories start with the writer, whether for stage or screen. Discover what makes effective characterisation and a good plot. Stretch your imagination, create short original scripts.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0122

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

St Laurence's College

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | MUSIC THEATRE 16YRS+

Practical sessions on singing, performance, choreography and characterisation that help to develop confidence and stage presence.  Practice telling a story through song.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0120

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 27 August 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 27 September 2010
27 September to 1 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Monday to Friday

Venue:

St Laurence's College

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 16YRS+

Identify and experience NIDA acting techniques. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with ease and skill.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0113

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 20 August 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 20 September 2010
20 to 24 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Monday to Friday

Venue:

Southbank Institute of Technology

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | SCREEN ACTING 16YRS+

Discover your individual screen presence. Rehearse and perform scenes from contemporary film and TV and gain confidence in acting boldly but honestly for the camera. 

 

Course Number:

10TQ0119

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 27 August 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Monday, 27 September 2010
27 September to 1 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Monday to Friday

Venue:

St Laurence's College

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, TERM CLASSES | AUDITION MONOLOGUES 16YRS+

Gain confidence in the preparation and performance of audition pieces. In particular, develop an understanding of pieces that suit your skills and strengths as a performer.

 

Course Number:

10AB4001

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$475.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 17 September 2010

Fee:

$525.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 17 October 2010
17 October to 5 December
02:00pm to 05:00pm
8 Sundays

Venue:

Southbank Institute of Technology

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

BRISBANE, TERM CLASSES | DRAMA FOR 12-15YRS, TERM 4

Combine voice, movement and characterisation skills to rehearse and perform scenes from original scripts. Develop techniques in script analysis as you creatively solve the process of taking a new work from the page to the stage.

 

Course Number:

10YB4001

Age:

12 - 15 years

Early Bird Fees:

$230.00 (GST incl.)
until: Friday, 17 September 2010

Fee:

$250.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Sunday, 17 October 2010
17 October to 28 November
11:00am to 01:00pm
7 Sundays

Venue:

Southbank Institute of Technology

Address:

South Brisbane, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

CAIRNS, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACTING ACCELERATED 12-15YRS

Identify and experience the essentials of acting.  Develop skills in improvisation, character and script-work over an intensive weekend.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0503

Age:

12 - 15 years

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

The Tanks Arts Centre

Address:

Edgehill, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

CAIRNS, SPRING HOLIDAYS | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 12-15YRS

Identify and experience NIDA acting techniques. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with ease and skill.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0502

Age:

12 - 15 years

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Saturday, 28 August 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Tuesday, 28 September 2010
28 September to 1 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Tuesday to Friday

Venue:

The Tanks Arts Centre

Address:

Edgehill, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

CAIRNS, SPRING HOLIDAYS | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 16YRS+

Identify and experience NIDA acting techniques. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with ease and skill.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0501

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Saturday, 28 August 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Tuesday, 28 September 2010
28 September to 1 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Tuesday to Friday

Venue:

The Tanks Arts Centre

Address:

Edgehill, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

CAIRNS, SPRING HOLIDAYS | SCREEN ACTING INTENSIVE 16YRS+

Learn techniques for performing truthfully on screen.  Rehearse and film scenes from the best in film and TV drama to camera.  Review work and receive feedback to progress your performance skills.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0504

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

The Tanks Arts Centre

Address:

Edgehill, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

ROCKHAMPTON, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACTING INTENSIVE 16YRS+

Develop acting skills including improvisation, voice and movement and gain confidence rehearsing and performing short scenes.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0804

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 25 September 2010
25 to 26 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

Rockhampton State High School

Address:

Rockhampton,
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

ROCKHAMPTON, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACTING TO CAMERA 12-18YRS

Discover your on-screen presence and experiment with scene work from film and TV scripts.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0803

Age:

12 - 18 years

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 25 September 2010
25 to 26 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

Rockhampton State High School

Address:

Rockhampton,
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

ROCKHAMPTON, SPRING HOLIDAYS | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 12-15YRS

Identify and experience NIDA acting techniques. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with ease and skill.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0802

Age:

12 - 15 years

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Saturday, 21 August 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Tuesday, 21 September 2010
21 to 24 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Tuesday to Friday

Venue:

Rockhampton State High School

Address:

Rockhampton,
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

ROCKHAMPTON, SPRING HOLIDAYS | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 16YRS+

Identify and experience NIDA acting techniques. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with ease and skill.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0801

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Saturday, 21 August 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Tuesday, 21 September 2010
21 to 24 September
10:00am to 05:00pm
Tuesday to Friday

Venue:

Rockhampton State High School

Address:

Rockhampton,
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

TOWNSVILLE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACTING INTENSIVE 16YRS+

Develop acting skills including improvisation, voice and movement and gain confidence rehearsing and performing short scenes.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0704

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

Townsville Grammar School

Address:

Townsville, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

TOWNSVILLE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | ACTING TO CAMERA 12-18YRS

Discover your on-screen presence and experiment with scene work from film and TV scripts.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0703

Age:

12 - 18 years

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

Townsville Grammar School

Address:

Townsville, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

TOWNSVILLE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | DIRECTING INTENSIVE 16YRS+

Stimulate your imagination, gain skills by which to get the best out of actors and a script.  Explore the creative and production processes of directing for school productions, amateur theatre and professional contexts.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0705

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$200.00 (GST incl.)
until: Thursday, 2 September 2010

Fee:

$220.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Saturday, 2 October 2010
2 to 3 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday to Sunday

Venue:

Townsville Grammar School

Address:

Townsville, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

TOWNSVILLE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 12-15YRS

Identify and experience NIDA acting techniques. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with ease and skill.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0702

Age:

12 - 15 years

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Saturday, 28 August 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Tuesday, 28 September 2010
28 September to 1 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Tuesday to Friday

Venue:

Townsville Grammar School

Address:

Townsville, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us

 

 

TOWNSVILLE, SPRING HOLIDAYS | NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUES 16YRS+

Identify and experience NIDA acting techniques. Develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation. Respond to scripts, relate to others effectively, and prepare to act with ease and skill.

 

Course Number:

10TQ0701

Age:

16 years+

Early Bird Fees:

$375.00 (GST incl.)
until: Saturday, 28 August 2010

Fee:

$425.00 (GST incl.) 

Date:

Tuesday, 28 September 2010
28 September to 1 October
10:00am to 05:00pm
Tuesday to Friday

Venue:

Townsville Grammar School

Address:

Townsville, QLD
Australia

Phone:

(02) 9697 7626

Email:

contact us