Applications now open for 2021

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Digital Theatre Festival

All shows are now available for online viewing until 20 September!
Welcome back to NIDA

Face to face NIDA Open classes have resumed for adults, children and young people.
NEW! Discover our online courses for adults (16+)

We’ve created some exciting online courses to help you nurture your imagination and position yourself to thrive, both online and off.
Maximise your impact in virtual meetings

Acting techniques for a screen-based workplace

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Digital Theatre Festival

Digital Theatre Festival

A bold reimagining of the storytelling landscape with six world premieres created specifically for the online space - all shows are now available for online viewing until 20 September!

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