Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams inspires NIDA’s graduating class of 2016
22 May 2017Yesterday, NIDA officially launched the careers of 117 talented creative artists at the graduation ceremony for the class of 2016. As the graduates and their family and friends looked on, Sydney Theatre Company’s (STC) Artistic Director, Kip Williams, delivered an inspirational address at the very institution that helped shape him.
Love meets politics, money, death and the circus at NIDA this June
11 April 2017Sharpen your senses and prepare yourself for NIDA's Nick Enright Season of student productions, featuring the next generation of Australia’s actors, circus artists and creative professionals! From 7–19 June, our undergraduate and MFA (Design for Performance) students, together with students from NICA, will showcase their exceptional talents to the public in five ambitious and unforgettable play productions.
NIDA Melbourne helps power city’s new arts initiative
3 May 2017NIDA has taken its place among some of the finest creative establishments in Australia with the opening of our new permanent venue, NIDA Melbourne, in the Southbank Arts Precinct.
Five questions with Directing student, Rachel Kerry
5 May 2017We recently spoke with Master of Fine Arts (Directing) student and New York City native, Rachel Kerry, about her career to date and how she came to study at NIDA.
NIDA MFA (Voice) students broaden understanding of industry challenges relating to dyslexia and dyspraxia
26 April 2017Earlier this month, Daron Oram, BA, MA, SFHEA – a Senior Voice Lecturer at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London – took the time out of his busy schedule to deliver a two-hour seminar to our Master of Fine Arts (Voice) students, on dyslexia, dyspraxia and voice work.
NIDA Design students volunteer skills to bring NSW Health vision to life
31 March 2017Three NIDA Design for Performance students are investing their own time outside of studies in an innovative design project, to create a performance stage at the Forensic Hospital – a mental health facility operated by Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network, who are part of NSW Health.
NIDA Open partners with Children’s Book Council of Australia for Book Week
2 May 2017NIDA Open has teamed up with the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) to help early childhood centres celebrate Book Week, with our new program for children aged 3–5 years, Play Date.
New ‘Creative Ambassador’s Initiative’ develops Australia’s teachers into cultural leaders
20 March 2017NIDA has launched a ground-breaking new initiative that will provide early career teachers with complimentary training to help them become cultural leaders at their respective schools.
