Summer Drama School Holiday Program

Our Vision: To provide a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment where young people feel safe and confident to express themselves and have FUN participating in theatre

January School Holidays, 202
Production to be Announced Soon

We are very excited to be delivering our Summer Holiday Program twice in 2026 due to popular demand,
children can enrol in Session One OR Session Two

DATES SESSION ONE
Week one:
Monday 5th January - Friday 9th January 2026
Week two:
Monday 12th January - Saturday 17th January 2026

DATES SESSION TWO
Week one:
Monday 19th January - Friday 23rd January 2026
Week two:
Monday 26th January - Saturday 31st January 2026

All participants are required to attend every day, there cannot be any part-time participation

TIMES
10:00am - 4:00pm

LOCATIONS
Week one:
Downer Community Centre, Frencham Court, Downer
Week two:
Canberra REP Theatre, 3 Ellery Crescent, Canberra

WHAT WE PROVIDE
- 11 full days of rehearsals/performances
- A large team of professional musical theatre educators including a singing instructor and choreographer
- All of the costumes (except shoes), make-up, props and sets for the production
- A printed script the students will get to keep after the production
- A link to a professionally filmed video of the production and production photos
- x2 complimentary tickets to a performance

PROGRAM FEES
$300.00 per week (Please note: It is a 2-week program. Total cost is $600.00 for both weeks)
Refunds due to withdrawal from the program will only be provided if the place can be filled from the waiting list. No refunds are available after the program commences. A 10% administration charge will be applied.

Concessions, Discounts, and Payment Plans are available on request. For further information, please click here.

WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLES (WWVP) CARD
All participants over the age of 16 will need to hold a WWVP card. You/your child can apply for a volunteer one here.

FAQs

    • Support the positive environment that Child Players ACT fosters

    • Commit to learning lines at home

    • Attend every day of the 2-week program

    • Most importantly…have fun!

  • Yes! To ensure all children get the most out of the program we do ask parents/guardians to help us with the following.

    • Ensure your child is available to attend all classes, rehearsals and productions. This doesn’t include if your child is unwell.

    • We take a lot of careful consideration when casting the children and placing them into a role where we know they will learn and thrive. We would appreciate your support on our casting decisions.

    • To ensure the students are as confident as they can be for the performance we ask for your support in learning lines at home.

    • We would appreciate your help promoting the show, where you can, so that the children can experience performing to a full, lively audience!

Got a question? Send us an email below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!