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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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    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 Trial 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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    2025-04-16 Wed 16 Apr 2025 2025-04-16
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    Darlo Drama Lindfield
    Darlo Drama
    $39 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Beginner's Acting Trial 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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    2025-04-30 Wed 30 Apr 2025 2025-04-30
    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
    Beginner's Acting Trial 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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    2025-05-27 Tue 27 May 2025 2025-05-27
    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

    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>

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    2025-04-07 Mon 7 Apr 2025 - 2025-05-31 Sat 31 May 2025
    9 sessions, 27 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: Mon, Apr 7, 630PM-930PM
    Course ends: Mon, May 26, 630PM-930PM
    Performance: Sat, May 31, 3PM (tech rehearsal at 1PM)
    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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    2025-04-22 Tue 22 Apr 2025 - 2025-06-14 Sat 14 Jun 2025
    9 sessions, 27 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: Tue, Apr 22, 630PM-930PM
    Course ends: Tue, Jun 10, 630PM-930PM
    First Performance: Sat, Jun 14, 3PM (tech rehearsal at 1PM)

    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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    2025-04-09 Wed 9 Apr 2025 - 2025-05-17 Sat 17 May 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, Apr 9, 630PM-930PM
    Course ends: Wed, May 14, 630PM-930PM
    Performance: Sat, May 17, 3 PM (tech rehearsal at 1 PM)
    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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    2025-05-07 Wed 7 May 2025 - 2025-06-14 Sat 14 Jun 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Lindfield
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Wed, May 7, 630PM-930PM
    Course ends: Wed, Jun 11, 630PM-930PM
    Performance: Sat, Jun 14, 3PM (tech rehearsal at 1 PM)

    Bring colourful worlds and memorable characters to life! This Children's Books Writing Workshop teaches you the techniques to craft engaging storybook texts and navigate the path to publication.

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    Children's Books Writing Workshop

    <p>Learn how to write creative children's books with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">creative writing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-04-26 Sat 26 Apr 2025 2025-04-26
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Gabiann Marin
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $179.10
    Children's Books Writing Workshop

    <p>Learn how to write creative children's books with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">creative writing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-08-30 Sat 30 Aug 2025 2025-08-30
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Keith Whelan
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Turn your story ideas into a compelling novel! Join our Creative Writing Course: Novel Writing to master character development, plotting, pacing, and editing — and gain insider insights into the publishing world from an experienced author.

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    Creative Writing Course: Novel Writing

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

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    2025-04-28 Mon 28 Apr 2025 - 2025-06-02 Mon 2 Jun 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Shannon Curtis
    $399 $339 Limited GST free / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!

    Boost your confidence and creativity with our fun improvisation course in Sydney. Learn performance skills and think on your feet at SCC.

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    Classic Improvisation Games Course: TheatreSports™ Level 2

    <p>Learn improvisation skills from the experts with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting &amp; drama courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-05-04 Sun 4 May 2025 - 2025-05-25 Sun 25 May 2025
    4 sessions, 18 hours total
    10am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Impro Australia
    $389 $331 Limited inc GST

    The Early Bird discount expires five days before the class starts.

    Each session will include a break in the middle or two short breaks in between.

    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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    2025-05-20 Tue 20 May 2025 - 2025-07-01 Tue 1 Jul 2025
    7 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    John Knowles
    $429 $365 Limited GST free / $343.20 / $364.70 / $386.10

    Dreaming of writing a novel? Start your story with us! Join the Introduction to Novel Writing Workshop in Sydney and turn your ideas into a page-turner. Friendly vibes, expert tips, and plenty of inspiration included.

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    Introduction to Novel Writing Workshop

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

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    2025-05-24 Sat 24 May 2025 2025-05-24
    1 session, 3 hours total
    1pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Caroline Beecham
    $99 Limited inc GST / $79.20 / $89.10
    Introduction to Novel Writing Workshop

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

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    2025-08-16 Sat 16 Aug 2025 2025-08-16
    1 session, 3 hours total
    1pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Caroline Beecham
    $99 Limited inc GST / $79.20 / $84.20 / $89.10
    Introduction to Novel Writing Workshop

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

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    2025-11-29 Sat 29 Nov 2025 2025-11-29
    1 session, 3 hours total
    1pm - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Caroline Beecham
    $99 Limited inc GST / $79.20 / $84.20 / $89.10

    Turn laughter into a craft with our Comedy Screenwriting Course! Learn how to create unforgettable comedic characters, master timing and structure, and write scripts that captivate audiences for film, TV, and digital platforms. Start writing your comedy masterpiece today!

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    Comedy Screenwriting Course

    <p>Learn the skills of screenwriting and movie script writing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing short courses</a> online and in

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    2025-06-04 Wed 4 Jun 2025 - 2025-07-09 Wed 9 Jul 2025
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Tim Ferguson
    $329 Limited inc GST / $263.20 / $279.60 / $296.10

    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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    2025-06-25 Wed 25 Jun 2025 - 2025-07-16 Wed 16 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!
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