HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS NOW FOR SENIORS TOO!

From Stage Stars to Dungeon Masters: Hunter Drama School Holiday Workshops Now Open to Juniors and Seniors

Hunter Drama is thrilled to announce its biggest and most inclusive school holiday program yet, with creative and performance workshops now open to both junior and senior students for the very first time! Hunter Drama offers a diverse and dynamic program of school holiday workshops this July, designed to inspire creativity, confidence, and connection through the performing arts. Following sold-out sessions in January and April, the much-loved Musical in a Day and Play in a Day workshops return alongside a brand new offering—an immersive Dungeons & Dragons masterclass and the elite HSPA audition preparation program.

From singing and stagecraft to storytelling and strategy, there’s something for every young creative mind to explore.

Musical in a Day & Play in a Day

For students in Years 2–6
📍 144 Fern Street, Islington NSW 2296
🕘 9:00am – 3:00pm daily
💸 $80 per day | Creative Kids Vouchers accepted

Back by popular demand, these one-day performance workshops are perfect for beginners through to seasoned young performers. Led by talented teaching artists including Isabella Parker (WAAPA) and beloved Hunter Drama tutor Ben Leighton, students will rehearse and present material from favourite musicals or work together to develop their own original play—all in a single day! Each participant also receives a special gift bag filled with workshop resources.

Workshop Schedule:

Monday 7 July – Musical in a Day: Frozen JR.
Tuesday 8 July – Play in a Day: Frozen in Time
Wednesday 9 July – Musical in a Day: Peter Pan JR.
Thursday 10 July – Play in a Day: The Land of the Lost Socks
Friday 11 July – Musical in a Day: Shrek JR.

🔗 Register now: https://hunterdrama.com.au/school-holidays/

Master the Art of Dungeons & Dragons with Dan Stranger

For students in Years 7–12
📍 144 Fern Street, Islington NSW 2296
🕑 2:00pm – 5:00pm on Mon 7, Wed 9 & Fri 11 July
💸 $150 for all 3 sessions

Step into a world of imagination and adventure in this brand-new workshop for teens! Whether you’re new to the world of D&D or ready to level up your gameplay, experienced Dungeon Master Dan Stranger will guide students through storytelling, character creation, game mechanics, and collaborative strategy.

This three-session workshop is capped at just 10 participants for a personalised and immersive experience.

🔗 Limited spots available: https://hunterdrama.com.au/new/dungeons-dragons-school-holiday-workshops/

HSPA Audition Preparation Program

For Primary students entering Years 3–6 in 2026 and Secondary students entering Years 7–11 in 2026
📍 144 Fern Street, Islington NSW 2296
🗓 Mon 7, Wed 9 & Fri 11 July
💸 $255 for full program

Designed specifically for students auditioning for the Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA) Round 2 intake in 2026, this intensive coaching program offers three one-hour sessions with expert tutors, focusing on monologue performance and group audition preparation. With a maximum of two students per tutor per session, participants receive highly personalised feedback and expert guidance to build confidence and audition-readiness.

TO BOOK: https://form.jotform.com/HunterDrama/hunter-drama—hspa-audition-prep

Don’t miss this opportunity to keep young minds engaged, creative, and thriving during the July holidays. For more information or to register, visit https://hunterdrama.com.au/or call 1300 367 852.