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Ensemble Theatre offers a number of ways for students and teachers to gain insights and an appreciation of the performing arts through our education initiatives.
From world class performances and interactive workshops, through to Q&A sessions with leading Australian directors, creatives, cast and crew members. We can work with you to find the right educational experience for your students.
2025 Education Brochure
Get up close and personal with new Australian works and reimagined classics that will have you in fits of laughter one moment and gasping in surprise the next.
Student tickets on sale now!
2025 Education Online Booking Form
OTHER WAYS TO BOOK
Tickets for students in school groups are $25 each, with one complimentary ticket provided per 12 students for accompanying teachers.
ONLINE
Please use the online booking form above and a member of the Box Office team will be in touch to complete your transaction.
PHONE
Call us on (02) 8918 3400
IN PERSON
Feel free to drop by the theatre and if you require assistance, our friendly team will be available to help.
To organise a bespoke educational experience for your class, or for any other enquiries, please contact Sophie Kelly at education@ensemble.com.au or call 02 8918 3403, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
Free teen nights
We offer teenagers a free ticket to the theatre on our Free Teen nights – marked FT in the performance calendar on event pages. These are subject to availability and can be booked alongside one adult subscription or single ticket.
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Ensemble Ed Outreach Program
Ensemble’s Schools performance of The Glass Menagerie at Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli – Tuesday 1st April 2025
Our Ensemble Ed Outreach Program, now in its eleventh year, invites schools across Australia to share the Ensemble magic. Whether it’s attending a dedicated education performance or viewing a livestreamed play in the classroom, our outreach program ensures ALL students can have access to high quality, professional theatre – whatever their background or wherever their geographical location.
EDUCATION RESOURCE PACKS & PLAYSCRIPTS
Looking for engaging classroom resources to enhance your theatre visit? Our popular education packs are packed with exciting activities, interviews with cast and creatives, curriculum links for English and Drama, character insights, playwright info, and more. Click below to download the perfect resource pack and bring the magic of theatre into your classroom!
PLAYSCRIPTS
We currently have a limited number of playscripts available for teachers who would like a copy for their school or classroom library. Our current available titles are:
SUMMER OF HAROLD by Hilary Bell
MIDNIGHT MURDER AT HAMLINGTON HALL by Mark Kilmurry & Jamie Oxenbould
THE QUEEN’S NANNY by Melanie Tait
MCGUFFIN PARK by Sam O’Sullivan
David Williamson’s THE GREAT DIVIDE
David Williamson’s ARIA
If you would like a copy, please send an email to: education@ensemble.com.au
ENSEMBLE THEATRE CONNECTIONS PILOT PROGRAM
ENSEMBLE THEATRE CONNECTIONS: PILOT PROGRAM
Creating Youth Opportunities in the Regions
Do you know a passionate young theatre-maker between the ages of 16-24 based in the Dubbo, Goulburn, Griffith, Wagga Wagga or Cessnock regions?
Ensemble Theatre and Orana Arts are excited to announce Ensemble Theatre Connections (ETC), a dynamic new initiative in partnership, aimed at creating meaningful opportunities for young people in regional areas with a passion for theatre. ETC will support 10 emerging theatre-makers—two each from Dubbo, Griffith, Cessnock, Goulburn, and Wagga Wagga—through a rich, four-part program of mentorship, in-person and online workshops, and industry-based experiences. Aligned with Ensemble’s 2025 regional tour of THE QUEEN’S NANNY, this program is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of theatre talent, giving young people a real-world insight into the creative and professional aspects of making theatre.
If you are interested in applying all you need to do is submit an expression of interest addressing the three questions below and email projects@oranaarts.com by 5th June.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Participants chosen by Orana Arts and Ensemble in consultation with RADOs (2 from each region)
- EOI applications close: 5 June.
- Successful participants notified shortly afterwards.
Applicants apply with a short (no more than one page) CV or top 3 recent theatre/performing arts experiences and answer these questions in their application:
- What performance experience have you had in your region or beyond?
- Why are you interested in being a part of ETC?
- What do you hope to gain from the program?
For the full details on the program, including important dates, content and associated costs, read on!
1. ORIENTATION: Online Session 1: Monday 16 June 5-6pm
- Virtual meet-and-greet for students with Ensemble and Orana Arts
- Overview of program expectations and outcomes.
- Introduction to mentors and industry professionals.
2. PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:
Students receive complimentary tickets to attend a performance of THE QUEEN’S NANNY in their respective region and engage in additional learning opportunities.
Performance Dates & Locations:
- Cessnock: Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) – 26th June
- Goulburn: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre – 5th July
- Griffith: Griffith Regional Theatre – 8th July
- Wagga Wagga: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre – 10th July
- Dubbo: Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) 12th July
Series of online mentorship and industry insight sessions to develop creative ideas and explore theatrical storytelling.
3. ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS:
- Online Session 2: Thursday 21 August 5-6pm. Industry talk with Melanie Tait (THE APPLETON LADIES POTATO RACE, THE QUEENS NANNY) and Ensemble Artistic Director, Mark Kilmurry
- Online Session 3 Thursday 18 September 5-6pm: Industry talk and Q and A comedic Actor/Writer duo Catherine Moore and Genevieve Hegney (FLY GIRL, UNQUALIFIED)
4. SYDNEY EXCURSION TO ENSEMBLE
Sunday 26th – Tuesday 29th October
A two-day, in-person at Ensemble designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities through workshops, rehearsal observation, theatre tour, seeing a performance of FLY GIRL and Q&A’s with cast and creatives.
5. DEBRIEF: Monday 10th November 5-6:00pm
Final online session to debrief and reflect on the program
COSTS:
– All costs (excluding travel to and from Sydney and personal spending money) are covered by the program – including accommodation while staying in Sydney.