Courses

Take a look at our exciting 2024 courses in our timetable below! We can’t wait for you to join the HD family!

Hunter Drama presents a full range of workshops and courses across Newcastle, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region focusing on drama and musical theatre education. Our Young Actors and Musical Theatre Programs aim to have you fearless and ready to take on any role (both on and off the stage!) The programs are run with specially made, world class drama and musical theatre syllabi that are designed to cater specifically to each age group and their skill level, all the way from 5-18+ years old.

Our industry professional tutors facilitate supportive, inclusive, energetic and most importantly, fun drama and musical theatre classes which aim to build confidence and creativity in each and every student. Our programs are run during school term times with classes specific to each age group.

Enrolment should be within the first two weeks of term and it is recommended that new enrolments take place in term one or term 3 so that students have time to learn and work together on the performance opportunities that are scheduled for mid-year and end of year. Every child has the opportunity to perform on stage at the end of term 2 and the end of term 4.

As a Hunter Drama student there are also opportunities to audition for high quality productions that are staged at the Civic Theatre or the Civic Playhouse in Newcastle or at Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock, giving those who dream of a professional career on the stage, a chance to experience the audition process and what it’s like working in real theatre.

Studying drama or musical theatre provides children with benefits such as increased confidence and self-esteem, improved social and teamwork skills, opportunities for self-expression and creativity, it builds critical thinking skills, memory and focus and creates a strong sense of community.

TIMETABLE
Times Workshop Name Age Venue
Mondays
4:00pm - 5:30pm Young Actors Program Years 2, 3 & 4 (Mon) Drama School Years 2,3,4 Studio 1 - Islington Studio 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Young Actors Program (Mon) (Lakelands) Drama School Years 4,5,6 Lakelands Community Hall 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Musical Theatre (Mon) (Cessnock) Musical Theatre School Years 4, 5 & 6 Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock (PACC) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Broadway Kids K-1 (Mon) Musical Theatre School Years K-1 Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:15pm - 5:15pm Young Actors Program K – 1 (Mon) Drama School Years Kindergarten & Year 1 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 4:15pm - 5:45pm Young Actors Program Years 2, 3 & 4 (Mon) Drama School Years 2,3,4 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:00pm - 6:30pm Junior Musical Theatre (Mon) Musical Theatre School Years 5 - 6 Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:15pm - 6:45pm Young Actors Program Years 5 & 6 (Mon) Drama School Years 5 & 6 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Young Actors Program Years 7, 8 & 9 (Mon) Drama School Years 7, 8 & 9 Studio 1 - Islington Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Secondary Young Actors Program (Mon) (Lakelands) Drama High School Students Lakelands Community Hall 5:30pm - 7:00pm Secondary Musical Theatre (Mon) (Cessnock) Musical Theatre High School Students Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock (PACC) 5:45pm - 7:15pm Young Actors Program Years 5 & 6 (Mon) Drama School Years 5 & 6 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 6:45pm - 8:15pm Young Actors Program Years 10, 11 & 12 (Mon) Drama School Years 10, 11 & 12 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 7:00pm - 8:30pm 2024 Actor’s Company (Mon) Drama School Year 10, 11 and 12 - Entry via audition only Studio 1 - Islington Studio 7:00pm - 8:30pm Young Actors Program Secondary (Mon) (Cessnock) Drama High School Students Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock (PACC) 7:15pm - 8:45pm Young Actors Program Years 7, 8 & 9 (Mon) Drama School Years 7, 8 & 9 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio
Tuesdays
10:00am - 11:30am Pre Diploma of Musical Theatre (Daytime) Musical Theatre 16 years and over Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Actors Program K – 1 (Tue) Drama School Years Kindergarten & Year 1 Studio 5 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:00pm - 5:30pm Young Actors Program Years 2, 3 & 4 (Tue) Drama School Years 2,3,4 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 4:00pm - 5:30pm Young Actors Program Years 2, 3 & 4 (Tue) (Cessnock) Drama School Years 2,3,4 Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock (PACC) 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Young Actors Program (Tue) (Valentine) Drama School Years 3-6 Valentine Progress Hall 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Musical Theatre (Tue) (Maitland) Musical Theatre School Years 3-6 Corcoran Center - Morpeth 4:00pm - 5:30pm Broadway Kids 2, 3 & 4 (Tue) Musical Theatre School Years 2,3,4 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:15pm - 5:45pm Broadway Kids 2, 3 & 4 (Tue) Musical Theatre School Years 2,3,4 Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Young Actors Program Years 5 & 6 (Tue) Drama School Years 5 & 6 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Young Actors Program Years 7, 8 & 9 (Tue) Drama School Year 7, 8 & 9 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Secondary Young Actors Program (Tue) (Valentine) Drama High School Students Valentine Progress Hall 5:30pm - 7:00pm Young Actors Program Years 5 & 6 (Tue) (Cessnock) Drama School Years 5 & 6 Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock (PACC) 5:30pm - 7:00pm Secondary Musical Theatre (Tue) (Maitland) Musical Theatre High School Students Corcoran Center - Morpeth 5:30pm - 7:00pm Secondary Musical Theatre (Tue) (Maitland) Musical Theatre High School Students Corcoran Center - Morpeth 5:45pm - 7:15pm Intermediate Musical Theatre (Tue) Musical Theatre School Years 7, 8 & 9 Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 6:30pm - 8:00pm Young Actors Program Years 7, 8 & 9 (Tue) Drama School Years 7,8,9 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 7:00pm - 8:30pm Young Actors Program Years 10, 11 & 12 (Tues) Drama School Years 10, 11 & 12 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 7:00pm - 8:30pm Secondary Young Actors Program (Tue) (Cessnock) Drama High School Students Performing Arts & Culture Cessnock (PACC) 7:15pm - 8:45pm Senior Musical Theatre (Tue) Musical Theatre School Years 10 and over Studio 4 - Broadmeadow
Wednesdays
10:00am - 11:30am Pre Diploma of Musical Theatre (Daytime) Musical Theatre 16 years and over Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:00pm - 5:30pm Young Actors Program Years 2, 3 & 4 (Wed) Drama School Years 2,3,4 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Actors Program (Wed) (Maitland) Drama School Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Corcoran Center - Morpeth 4:00pm - 5:30pm Broadway Kids Years 2, 3 & 4 (Wed) Musical Theatre School Years 2,3,4 Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:00pm - 5:30pm Acting for TV & Film (Intermediate) Screen Acting School Years 6-8 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:15pm - 5:45pm Junior Musical Theatre (Wed) Musical Theatre School Years 5 & 6 Studio 1 - Islington Studio 4:30pm - 6:00pm Young Actors Program Primary (Wed) (Singleton) Drama School Years 3 - 6 Singleton CWA Hall 4:30pm - 6:00pm Writer’s Lab (Wed) Drama, Writing School Years 9 & over Broadmeadow Studio (Writer's Room) 5:30pm - 7:00pm Young Actors Program Year 5 & 6 (Wed) Drama School Years 5 & 6 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Secondary Young Actors Program (Wed) (Maitland) Drama High School Students Corcoran Center - Morpeth 5:30pm - 7:00pm Intermediate Musical Theatre (Wed) Musical Theatre School Years 7, 8 & 9 Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Acting for TV & Film (Senior) Screen Acting School Years 9 - 12 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:45pm - 7:15pm Intermediate Musical Theatre (Wed) Musical Theatre School Years 7, 8 & 9 Studio 1 - Islington Studio 6:00pm - 7:30pm Secondary Young Actors Program (Wed) (Singleton) Drama High School Students Singleton CWA Hall 7:00pm - 8:30pm Young Actors Program Years 7, 8 & 9 (Wed) Drama School Years 7, 8 & 9 Studio 2 - Islington Studio 7:00pm - 8:30pm Pre Diploma of Musical Theatre (Evening) Musical Theatre 16 years and over Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio
Thursdays
10:00am - 11:30am Hunter Drama Years 5 & 6 (BTAC) Drama, Musical Theatre School Years 5 & 6 Bishop Tyrell Anglican College 11:00am - 12:30pm Hunter Drama Years 7 & 8 (BTAC) Drama, Musical Theatre School Years 7 & 8 Bishop Tyrell Anglican College 2:00pm - 3:30pm Hunter Drama Years 9 & 10 (BTAC) Drama, Musical Theatre School Years 9 & 10 Bishop Tyrell Anglican College 3:15pm - 4:30pm Hunter Drama 2,3,4 (BTAC) Drama, Musical Theatre School Years 2,3,4 Bishop Tyrell Anglican College 4:00pm - 5:30pm Junior Musical Theatre (Thu) Musical Theatre School Years 5 & 6 Studio 1 - Islington Studio 4:00pm - 5:30pm Junior Musical Theatre (Thu) Musical Theatre School Years 5 & 6 Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:30pm - 6:00pm Young Actors Program Years 2, 3 & 4 (Thu) Drama School Years 2,3,4 Studio 2 - Islington 4:30pm - 6:00pm Young Actors Program – Years 5 & 6 (Thu) Drama School Years 4, 5 & 6 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:15pm - 6:30pm Broadway Kids 2,3,4 Musical Theatre School years 2 , 3 , 4 Cameron Park Community Centre 5:30pm - 7:00pm Intermediate Musical Theatre (Thu) Musical Theatre School Years 7, 8 & 9 Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Intermediate Musical Theatre (Thu) Musical Theatre School Years 7,8,9 Studio 1 - Islington 6:00pm - 7:30pm Young Actors Program – Years 7, 8 & 9 (Thu) Drama School Years 7, 8 & 9 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 6:30pm - 8:00pm Junior Musical Theatre Musical Theatre School years 5 & 6 Cameron Park Community Centre 7:00pm - 8:30pm Senior Musical Theatre (Thu) Musical Theatre Years 10 and over Studio 1 - Islington Studio 7:00pm - 8:30pm Pre Diploma of Musical Theatre (Evening) Musical Theatre 16 years and over Studio 4 - Broadmeadow Studio
Fridays
4:00pm - 5:30pm Improv 101 Years 5 & 6 Drama School Years 5 & 6 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 4:00pm - 5:30pm Junior Performance Troupe Performance Troupe School Years 4 - 6 Entry via Audition Only Studio 1 - Islington 5:30pm - 7:00pm Improv 101 Years 7, 8 & 9 Drama School Years 7,8.9 Studio 6 - Broadmeadow Studio 5:30pm - 7:00pm Senior Performance Troupe Performance Troupe School Years 7 - 12 Entry via audition only Studio 1 - Islington