Behind the Scenes

Enjoy the exclusive benefits of being a NIDA supporter through our Behind the Scenes annual giving program.

Behind the Scenes gives you the opportunity to engage with the NIDA community while supporting NIDA’s world-class education and training.

Supporters can meet like-minded performing arts enthusiasts and engage with an exciting calendar of unique events prepared only for them. These include:

  • Talks with NIDA alumni and industry professionals, giving insights into contemporary storytelling
  • Student productions and showcases, including exclusive talks with guest directors and creative teams*
  • Bespoke theatre experiences
  • Film screenings featuring NIDA alumni
  • Behind the scenes tours and class observation opportunities

Donate Now

Any donation over $1,200 will gain access to the Behind the Scenes program for you and a guest for 12 months.

Gifts of more than $2 are tax deductible. Your names will be acknowledged on the NIDA website and on the Supporters screen in the Nancy Fairfax Foyer for 12 months.

19 August 2025

Unplugged

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See our graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Acting students at this industry event as they perform a program of short scenes.

Free

12 September 2025

Embody

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2nd year BFA Acting students take to the stage to showcase the skills investigated thus far at NIDA in the creation of a group devised physical and visual theatre piece. 

Free

24 September 2025

Diploma of Stage and Screen Showcase

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Celebrate NIDA’s graduating Diploma students with a special Showcase of their work.

Free

24 September 2025

Diploma of Musical Theatre Showcase

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Celebrate NIDA’s graduating Diploma students with a special Showcase of their work. 

Free

6 November 2025

Supporter Night Spring Season

Reception Room 1

Supporter Night including pre-show refreshments and insightful talks from creatives for NIDA’s Spring Student Production Season featuring 3rd year BFA Acting students. This evening also includes an opera co-produced with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Free

10 November 2025

Supporter Night Spring Season

Reception Room 1

Supporter Night including pre-show refreshments and insightful talks from creatives, for NIDA’s Spring Student Production Season featuring 3rd year BFA Acting students.

Free

11 November 2025

Supporter Night Spring Season

Receptiion Room 1

Supporter Night including pre-show refreshments and insightful talks from creatives, for NIDA’s Spring Student Production Season featuring 3rd year BFA Acting students

Free

20 November 2025

NIDA’s BFA Acting Graduate Showcase

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An exclusive showcase featuring performances from the 3rd year BFA Acting students, for friends, family and NIDA Behind the Scenes Supporters, before the students present to industry and agents.

Free