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NIDA urges its 60th intake of students to be the face of change
5 February 2019 On a historic day, the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) proudly welcomed a new cohort of students for its 60th year.
Hollywood Reporter ranks NIDA in world's top 10 drama schools
31 May 2018 NIDA has been ranked in the top 10 of The Hollywood Reporter’s world’s best drama schools. The Reporter’s international ranking of acting schools places NIDA in the top echelons, along with London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and New York’s Juilliard School.
NIDA comes out: the stories we couldn't tell you
18 January 2019 Tom Ballard opens NIDA's year of 60th anniversary celebrations with In Conversation: Love is Love, examining LGBTQI+ stories on stage and screen.
Sydney Design Festival comes to NIDA
19 February 2019 The 2019 Sydney Design Festival comes to NIDA, with stimulating and provocative panel discussions interrogating excellence and access in design for performance in live theatre, film and television across six decades of practice.
NIDA students create parade for Sydney Mardi Gras
3 December 2018 NIDA students have been successful in applying for a space in the iconic Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2019.
Deborah Riley awarded at GDay USA for Game of Thrones
6 February 2019 NIDA alumna and Game of Thrones production designer Deborah Riley was awarded at the annual G'Day USA event in Los Angeles.
NIDA student celebrates OnSTAGE success
12 February 2019 NIDA student Freya Kenay has kicked off 2019 with two huge achievements, performing in OnSTAGE Showcase and commencing a Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance.
