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Writing & Performance Courses

Writing & Performance Courses

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    Put pen to page or take to the stage with our short courses in Sydney!

    Ever wanted to write a novel but can’t establish a compelling story arc? Perhaps you make your friends laugh but are afraid to take it to an open mic? Designed to instruct, support and inspire any beginner writer or performer, you can channel your inner comic, poet or actor in one of our creative writing and performance courses.

    Learn online via Zoom, at our campus in Rozelle or at our partner studio in Darlinghurst.

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    Learn to craft stories that resonate and leave a lasting impression. In this hands-on course, you’ll discover how to shape real experiences into unforgettable narratives, build stage presence, and connect deeply with any audience — through the timeless power of storytelling.

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    Storytelling Course: Write & Tell Stories With Impact

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story through our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting</a> &amp; <a href=

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    2025-05-27 Tue 27 May 2025 - 2025-07-08 Tue 8 Jul 2025
    7 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    John Knowles
    $429 Limited GST free / $343.20 / $364.70 / $386.10
    Storytelling Course: Write & Tell Stories With Impact

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story through our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting</a> &amp; <a href=

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    2025-08-05 Tue 5 Aug 2025 - 2025-09-16 Tue 16 Sep 2025
    7 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    John Knowles
    $429 Limited GST free / $343.20 / $364.70 / $386.10

    Learn the art of performing a story with our acting courses in Sydney! Sydney Community College is proud to present this acting course in partnership with Darlo Drama. Improve your characterisation skills, become well-versed in establishing theatrical relationships, and build your confidence on stage by performing in front of an audience! This course will give you a fundamental understanding of the processes involved in staging a play, such as working as an ensemble, script...

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    Beginner's Acting Level 3: The Story

    <p>Learn the art of performing a story with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Sydney Community College is

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    2025-06-02 Mon 2 Jun 2025 - 2025-07-31 Thu 31 Jul 2025
    11 sessions, 33 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $695 Limited inc GST / $556 / $590.80 / $625.50
    Course begins: Mon, Jun 2, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Course ends: Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    First Performance: Fri, Jul 25, 7:00pm

    Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners at Darlo Drama, part of our Acting short course program in Sydney. Develop your creativity, learn acting techniques and exercises, and build your confidence on stage with this acting course for beginners!  This acting course for beginners at Darlo Drama starts gently, allowing a safe place for everyone to play and explore with fun acting and drama games, trust exercises and improvisation. During this initial exploration,...

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    Beginner's Acting Level 1: The Monologue

    <p>Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners at Darlo Drama, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course

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    2025-06-11 Wed 11 Jun 2025 - 2025-07-19 Sat 19 Jul 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Course ends: Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Performance: Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm (tech rehearsal at 1 PM)

    Bring your novel ideas to life with our Creative Writing Course: Novel Planning. Learn how to create compelling characters, craft gripping plots, and design a winning story structure to keep readers hooked from start to finish.

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    Creative Writing Course: Novel Planning

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning the techniques of writing a novel with our comprehensive <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing short

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    2025-06-18 Wed 18 Jun 2025 - 2025-07-09 Wed 9 Jul 2025
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Shannon Curtis
    $269 Limited GST free / $215.20 / $228.70 / $242.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!
    Creative Writing Course: Novel Planning

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning the techniques of writing a novel with our comprehensive <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing short

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    2025-10-08 Wed 8 Oct 2025 - 2025-10-29 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Shannon Curtis
    $269 Limited GST free / $215.20 / $228.70 / $242.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!

    Learn how to perform a scene with our acting short courses in Sydney! Sydney Community College is proud to present this acting course in partnership with Darlo Drama. Develop your acting skills, learn to connect with fellow actors on stage, and build your confidence! This acting course is designed to broaden your understanding of naturalistic acting and drama techniques to create convincing characters through performance. The first few weeks of the course will explore acting...

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    Beginner's Acting Level 2: The Scene

    <p>Learn how to perform a scene with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Sydney Community College is

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    2025-06-21 Sat 21 Jun 2025 - 2025-08-02 Sat 2 Aug 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $645 Limited inc GST / $516 / $548.20 / $580.50
    Course begins: Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am-1:00pm
    Course ends: Sat, Aug 2, 10:00am-1:00pm
    First Performance: Sat, Aug 2, 4:00pm

    Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our Acting short course program in Sydney! Are you a complete beginner to acting? Have you always wanted to give it a go but never had the confidence to dive in? Are you ready to step into the world of acting and explore your creative potential and be part of a thriving community? Darlo Drama's 2 hour trial class is an intro to beginners acting and an opportunity for you to see if the classes at Darlo Drama are for you....

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    Beginner's Acting Intro Class

    <p>Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney!</

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    2025-06-24 Tue 24 Jun 2025 2025-06-24
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $39 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10

    Unleash your imagination and craft enchanting stories in our Creative Writing Course: Fairy Tales & Lore. Explore timeless storytelling techniques, develop memorable characters, and bring magical worlds to life — all while enjoying creative exercises in a beautiful natural setting.

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    Creative Writing Course: Fairy Tales & Lore

    <p>Learn the art of creative writing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing short courses</a> online, and in Sydney!</p>

    <p>A fairy

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    2025-07-05 Sat 5 Jul 2025 - 2025-07-19 Sat 19 Jul 2025
    3 sessions, 12 hours total
    10am - 2pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Gabiann Marin
    $279 $237 Limited inc GST / $223.20 / $237.20 / $251.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!

    Step into the spotlight and own the room! In this exciting Stand-up Comedy Course, you’ll learn to craft sharp routines, master timing and delivery, and command the stage with confidence — all leading up to your live comedy debut.

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    Stand-up Comedy Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Discover the art of

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    2025-07-26 Sat 26 Jul 2025 2025-07-26
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $239 Limited GST free / $191.20 / $215.10
    Stand-up Comedy Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Discover the art of

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    2025-10-11 Sat 11 Oct 2025 2025-10-11
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9am - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $239 Limited GST free / $191.20 / $203.20 / $215.10

    Transform everyday moments into powerful stories! In this inspiring workshop, you’ll learn how to capture real-life experiences, craft your unique narrative voice, and write engaging creative nonfiction — guided by examples from celebrated authors.

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    Stories Short & True Writing Workshop

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning how to write a short story through our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing short courses</a> online

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    2025-08-02 Sat 2 Aug 2025 2025-08-02
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elizabeth Gascoigne Rosa
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Boost your confidence, creativity, and communication skills with our Beginners TheatreSports™ course in Sydney. Fun, fast-paced improvisation training!

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    Improvisation Course for Beginners: TheatreSports™ Level 1

    <p>Learn the basics of improvisation with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Think on your feet! Have

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    2025-08-06 Wed 6 Aug 2025 - 2025-09-17 Wed 17 Sep 2025
    7 sessions, 15.8 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Impro Australia
    $385 Limited inc GST / $308 / $327.30 / $346.50
    Improvisation Course for Beginners: TheatreSports™ Level 1

    <p>Learn the basics of improvisation with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

    <p>Think on your feet! Have

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    2025-10-13 Mon 13 Oct 2025 - 2025-11-24 Mon 24 Nov 2025
    7 sessions, 15.8 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Impro Australia
    $385 Limited inc GST / $308 / $327.30 / $346.50
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