LIGHTS, CAMERA, ADVENTURE | Hunter Drama's Epic October Holiday Program
- intouch Magazine
- 9 hours ago
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Hunter Drama returns this October with an exciting school holiday program packed with creativity, performance, and fun for students of all ages. With returning favourites and new workshops, there's something to spark every imagination.
Musical in a Day & Play in a Day
For Years 2-6 | 144 Fern Street, Islington | 10am–3pm | $80 per day Creative Kids Vouchers accepted.
The popular full-day workshops return, giving students the chance to rehearse and perform a complete show in one day. Led by tutors Abbey Fotheringham (musicals) and Ben Leighton (plays), these sessions combine teamwork, creativity, and performance.
Schedule: Tues 7 Oct – The Little Mermaid JR (Musical); Wed 8 Oct – Legends of the West (Play); Thurs 9 Oct – Beauty and the Beast JR (Musical) and Fri 10 Oct – Zoo Crew (Play).
Master the Art of Dungeons & Dragons
Junior (Years 5-6): 10am–1pm | Senior (High School): 2pm–5pm Mon 29 Sept, Wed 1 Oct and Fri 3 Oct | $150 for all three sessions.
Following the sold-out success of July, the immersive D&D workshops return with expanded offerings. Experienced Dungeon Master Dan Stranger guides students through character creation, storytelling, and collaborative gameplay. This October introduces a new Junior stream for Years 5 and 6, alongside the existing senior program. Places are limited to ten students per group.
New: Drama Specialty Workshops
Primary & High School | $40 per workshop |Creative Kids Vouchers accepted
Hunter Drama launches new 90-minute specialty sessions with teaching artist Evelyn Parkes, exploring improvisation and physical theatre in supportive, creative environments.
Junior Workshops (Wed 8 Oct): Improv: 10am-11:30am and Physical Theatre: 12pm-1:30pm.
Senior Workshops (Fri 10 Oct): Improv: 10am-11:30am and Physical Theatre: 12:00pm-1:30pm.
Students can book both junior sessions back-to-back for a full morning of creativity. Hunter Drama's workshops consistently sell out, promising the most exciting October line-up yet. Whether students want to sing, act, improvise, or embark on epic quests, there's a workshop for everyone. Register now at www.hunterdrama.com.au/school-holidaysor call 1300 367 852.
