Theatre Winter School 2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to bring characters to life on stage? Get a taste of the Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies) and discover the thrill of preparing and performing powerful monologues!

When: Monday, July 14, 2025 - Friday, July 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Where: The University of Notre Dame Australia, 25 Mouat Street, Fremantle WA
Cost: $300. All materials and refreshments provided.

Join our Theatre Winter School workshop, specifically designed to help Year 11 and Year 12 students choose, prepare, and perform monologues. Perfect for those aiming to excel in the Year 12 ATAR Drama Course or anyone passionate about enhancing their acting skills. Dive into the world of theatre and experience the artistry of performance with expert guidance!

Schedule

Here's the schedule for our 5-day Theatre Winter School. Each day from 9am to 12pm, you'll engage in hands-on workshops and interactive sessions to experience first-hand what it's like to study theatre.

 

Monday, 14 July

Tuesday, 15 July

Wednesday, 16 July

Thursday, 17 July

Friday, 18 July

9:00am

Welcome and daily overview
The Power and Purpose of a Monologue
How to Choose the Right Monologue for You

Welcome and daily overview
Embodied Performance: Preparing the V9:00 amoice and body

Welcome and daily overview
Relationships: Characters, their world and the audience

Welcome and daily overview
Tech: Using sound, lighting, props and costume effectively

Welcome and daily overview
Dress rehearsal

10:30am

Morning tea break

Morning tea break

Morning tea break

Morning tea break

Morning tea break

11:00am

Embodied Performance: Creative communication

Story-telling: Making the narrative clear

Layering Your Rehearsal

Rehearsal for Performance

Performance Information Session

12:00pm

Daily wrap-up

Daily wrap-up

Daily wrap-up

Daily wrap-up

Daily wrap-up

Directions to the event

25 Mouat Street
ND3/102 Performing Arts Studio
Fremantle WA 6160
Australia

By train or bus:
The campus is only a short 5-minute walk from Fremantle Station. There are also several buses that stop right outside the University.

Driving:
Limited free 1-hour and 2-hour parking is available in surrounding streets, while paid parking is available throughout the streets of Fremantle.

Experience Notre Dame

5-Star ratings

The University of Notre Dame Australia has achieved 5-star ratings** in the following categories:

  • Learner Engagement
  • Skills Development
  • Graduate Salary
  • Full-Time Employment

**Good Universities Guide 2024, postgraduate category

Contact us

If you have any questions about Theatre Winter School 2025, or would like to discuss financial assistance*, please contact Siobhan Dow-Hall at siobhan.dow-hall@nd.edu.au.

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