School Holiday Workshops

Get ready to think fast and let your creativity flow as you create characters, scenes, and stories on the spot while having a blast. This improvisation workshop will have you laughing your socks off as you master the art of thinking on your feet and bringing spontaneity to the stage.

Mon 17 Apr 10:00am
Running time: 2 hours

Stretch your imagination and get ready to create an original play from scratch in this workshop. Through brainstorming, improvisation, and world-building, you'll learn how to craft a story, develop characters, and build a world that is uniquely your own. This workshop will challenge and inspire you to think creatively and think outside the box, leading to a truly original and exciting piece of theatre.

Mon 17 Apr 01:00pm
Running time: 2 hours

Pick up your pen and get ready to write your very own script based on a picture book in this exciting workshop. You'll learn how to adapt a story, develop characters and write compelling dialogue, as you gain valuable skills in scriptwriting. The workshop will challenge and inspire you to take your writing to the next level, and you'll leave with a script ready to be brought to life on stage.

Tue 18 Apr 10:00am
Running time: 2 hours

Unleash your creativity and learn how to design sets and costumes for actors to perform in this hands-on production design workshop. Based on picture book illustrations, you'll learn how to bring stories to life through visual elements and create a believable world for your actors to inhabit. You'll learn how to use different materials and techniques to create sets and costumes, and gain valuable skills in design and stagecraft.

Tue 18 Apr 01:00pm
Running time: 2 hours

Nail that solo performance as you explore vocal and physical work, character-building exercises and improvisation in this exciting workshop. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to improve their acting skills and take their performance to the next level. The workshop will challenge and inspire you to think creatively and outside the box, and you'll leave with a deeper understanding of how to create an unforgettable solo performance.

Wed 19 Apr 10:00am
Running time: 2 hours

Perform the ultimate group scene as you gain essential skills in collaboration, script exploration, and acting with scene partners in this dynamic workshop. You'll learn how to work effectively with your scene partners to create a believable and dynamic performance, and gain valuable insights into the process of rehearsing and performing a group scene. The workshop will challenge and inspire you to think creatively, work together and take your group scene performances to the next level.

Wed 19 Apr 01:00pm
Running time: 2 hours

Create and operate your own puppet as you learn puppetry techniques that will bring your creation to life with expression and movement. You'll gain valuable skills in puppet manipulation and performance. The workshop will challenge and inspire you to think creatively and push your boundaries, as you learn how to create and control your own puppet characters. You'll also learn how to add emotion and personality to your puppet, and how to create a believable and engaging performance.

Fri 21 Apr 10:00am
Running time: 2 hours

Bring out your inner comedian in this fun and engaging comedy performance workshop. You'll learn how to make audiences roar with laughter through stories, scenes and slapstick, and gain valuable skills in comedic timing and delivery. You'll learn how to craft a comedic performance, develop comedic characters, and create hilarious scenes. You'll also explore different types of comedy, such as slapstick, satire, and observational comedy.

Fri 21 Apr 01:00pm
Running time: 2 hours

Join Edward and Edwina on their exciting journey with drama games and activities as you explore the world of the Monkey Baa show Edward the Emu. Whether you're new to Drama or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for you. You'll learn how to act like the characters from the story, use your voice and body to bring them to life, and have fun while doing it! Plus, you'll learn how to create a show together with your new friends. 

Thu 20 Apr 10:00am
Running time: 2 hours

Join Josephine on her exciting journey with drama games and activities as you explore the world of the Monkey Baa show Josephine Wants to Dance. Whether you're new to Drama or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for you. You'll learn how to act like the characters from the story, use your voice and body to bring them to life, and have fun while doing it! Plus, you'll learn how to create a show together with your new friends.

Thu 20 Apr 1:00pm
Running time: 2 hours

Mon 17 Apr 10:00 am (Improvisation) | $40 Book Now

Mon 17 Apr 01:00 pm (Playbuilding) | $40 Book Now

Tue 18 Apr 10:00 am (Scriptwriting) | $40 Book Now

Tue 18 Apr 01:00 pm (Designing for the Stage) | $40 Book Now

Wed 19 Apr 10:00 am (Monologues) | $40 Book Now

Wed 19 Apr 01:00 pm (Scenes) | $40 Book Now

Thu 20 Apr 10:00 am (Edward the Emu) | $40 Book Now

Thu 20 Apr 01:00 pm (Josephine Wants to Dance) | $40 Book Now

Fri 21 Apr 10:00 am (Puppetry) | $40 Book Now

Fri 21 Apr 01:00 pm (Comedy Skills) | $40 Book Now

Monday Combo (Improvisation & Playbuilding) | $75 Book Now

Tuesday Combo (Scriptwriting & Designing for the Stage) | $75 Book Now

Wednesday Combo (Monologues & Scenework) | $75 Book Now

Thursday Combo (Edward the Emu & Josephine Wants to Dance) | $75 Book Now

Friday Combo (Puppetry & Comedy) | $75 Book Now

Theatremaking Combo (All sessions on Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri) | $280 Book Now

Mon 17 Apr 10:00 am (Improvisation) | $35 Book Now

Mon 17 Apr 01:00 pm (Playbuilding) | $35 Book Now

Tue 18 Apr 10:00 am (Scriptwriting) | $35 Book Now

Tue 18 Apr 01:00 pm (Designing for the Stage) | $35 Book Now

Wed 19 Apr 10:00 am (Monologues) | $40 Book Now

Wed 19 Apr 01:00 pm (Scenes) | $35 Book Now

Thu 20 Apr 10:00 am (Edward the Emu) | $35 Book Now

Thu 20 Apr 01:00 pm (Josephine Wants to Dance) | $35 Book Now

Fri 21 Apr 10:00 am (Puppetry) | $35 Book Now

Fri 21 Apr 01:00 pm (Comedy Skills) | $35 Book Now

* Maximum number of 30 participants

Use your NSW Government Creative Kids vouchers to book a spot in our School Holiday Workshops. Book Now

The theatre-making workshops (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) are perfect for young people aged 8-12.

The Edward the Emu and Josephine Wants to Dance workshops are perfect for young people aged 4-7. 

Drop your child in the foyer of the ARA Darling Quarter Theatre where someone from the Monkey Baa team will meet them and escort them into the theatre for the workshops. 

 Whether your child is attending the 10:00am or 01:00pm session, drop them off 10 minutes before the workshop begins. Pick them up after the workshop (12:00pm) or at the end of the day (03:00pm) from the foyer of the ARA Darling Quarter Theatre.

The workshops are two hours long. Two workshops will run each day, with a one-hour supervised lunch break in the middle. 

A team of three experienced Monkey Baa Staff (all with Working With Children Checks) will accompany the participants to Tumbalong Park for lunch and recreation. Please unsure your child brings lunch, water and sun protection if they are staying for the entire day. 

Parents and carers are welcome to stay and watch the workshops. We ask that they do not interfere with the workshops. 

Your child doesn’t need to bring anything to the workshops, we will provide all materials! 

Please make sure your child has food, water and sun protectionif they are staying for the day, along with any medical requirements (we have a first aid kit on hand at all times).

If your child has access requirements, please communicate their needs to us and we will work to develop an individualized plan that addresses your child's specific needs to ensure they have the support they need to fully participate in the workshop. Please consider: 

• Physical accommodations, such as wheelchair accessibility 

• Audio or visual aids, such as closed captioning or audio description

• Adaptations to the workshop materials, such as large print 

• Additional time for completing tasks

• Modifications to the workshop activities, such as providing scripts in advance or adapting an activity to be less physically demanding

• Medical needs such as providing breaks for medication or treatment

• Allowing for a carer or other support person to attend the workshop with the participant