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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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    Learning the art of creative writing through our writing short courses in Sydney! Do you want to try creative writing but you aren't sure where to start? You can learn the fundamentals of creative writing in this practical course for beginners. With this creative writing course, you will develop an understanding of plot, structure, and character, familiarising yourself with different styles of creative writing while learning to create your own. Designed to instruct, support, and...

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    Creative Writing Course for Beginners

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

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    2025-09-01 Mon 1 Sep 2025 - 2025-10-13 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Shannon Curtis
    $450 Limited GST free / $360 / $382.50 / $405
    No class on Monday 6th October due to Public Holiday.

    Learn to perform with Monologue Acting Classes for Beginners 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 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, you will learn methods of...

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    Acting & Drama: The Monologue L1

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

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    2025-09-16 Tue 16 Sep 2025 - 2025-10-25 Sat 25 Oct 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: Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm
    Course ends: Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm
    Performance: Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm
    Acting & Drama: The Monologue L1

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

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    2025-10-22 Wed 22 Oct 2025 - 2025-11-29 Sat 29 Nov 2025
    7 sessions, 21 hours total
    6:30pm - 9:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $595 Limited inc GST / $476 / $505.80 / $535.50
    Course begins: Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm
    Course ends: Wed, Nov 26, 6:30pm
    Performance: Sat, Nov 29, 6:00pm

    Learn the art of performing a story with our acting courses in Sydney! 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 analysis, props and costuming, and blocking. The main focus of this acting course is the final...

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    Acting & Drama: The Story L3

    <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>

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    2025-09-22 Mon 22 Sep 2025 - 2025-11-15 Sat 15 Nov 2025
    10 sessions, 30 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, Sep 22, 6:30pm
    Course ends: Mon, Nov 10, 6:30pm
    Performance 1: Fri, Nov 14, 7:00pm
    Performance 2: Sat, Nov 15, 7:00pm

    Drop into our Trial class: Intro to Beginners Acting, part of our Acting short course program in Sydney! Have you always wanted to try acting but never felt confident enough to take the leap? Looking for a beginner acting class in Sydney where you can explore your creativity and connect with like-minded people? This fun and engaging drop-in session is the perfect introduction to acting for adults. Designed for complete beginners, it offers a safe and supportive space to step out of...

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    Acting & Drama 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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    2025-09-23 Tue 23 Sep 2025 2025-09-23
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama 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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    2025-10-09 Thu 9 Oct 2025 2025-10-09
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Campbelltown
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama 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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    2025-10-14 Tue 14 Oct 2025 2025-10-14
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10
    Acting & Drama 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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    2025-10-29 Wed 29 Oct 2025 2025-10-29
    1 session, 2 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    Darlo Drama Lindfield
    Darlo Drama
    $39.01 Limited inc GST / $31.20 / $33.10 / $35.10

    Learn creative writing and personal storytelling with our writing short courses in Sydney! You’ve carried your story in your heart—now it’s time to put it on the page. Whether you’ve never written a word since school or you’re halfway through a memoir, this supportive course will give you the confidence, structure, and tools to finally begin—or finish—your story. Join this hands-on course designed for adults who want to express themselves through writing, regardless of experience...

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    Your Words, Your Story: A Writing Course for Adults

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

    <p>You’ve carried

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    2025-09-24 Wed 24 Sep 2025 - 2025-10-29 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    7pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Clare Pickering
    $399 Limited GST free / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10

    Learn how to write creative children's books with our creative writing short courses in Sydney! The idea of writing stories for young children may seem very simple, however there is great skill involved in bringing memorable characters and colourful worlds to life. The best children's books inspire our imaginations and stay with us for life - this creative writing course will teach you the techniques to turn your own story ideas into fully-fledged storybook texts for children. ...

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    Writing Children's Books 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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    2025-09-27 Sat 27 Sep 2025 2025-09-27
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Gabiann Marin
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
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    Improve your work skills by learning the techniques of writing a novel with our comprehensive writing short courses online and in Sydney! There are many different approaches to plotting a novel, some writers find success by broad stroke planning with flexibility and revisions and others benefit from intricate planning before a word is written. Regardless of your chosen strategy, the end goal is always the same: to produce an organized manuscript with a logical beginning, middle,...

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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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    2025-10-08 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 stand-up comedy for beginners with our acting short courses in Sydney! Discover the art of crafting and delivering comedic material in this one-day intensive workshop. Whether you’re curious about comedy, want to build confidence in public speaking, or are just looking for a fun and creative experience, this course will guide you through the basics of stand-up comedy. You’ll learn how to write jokes, develop your comedic persona, and perform on stage. At the end of the day,...

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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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    2025-10-11 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 / $215.10

    Learn to step into the spotlight with our Acting short course program in Sydney. f you love telling stories, making people laugh, or stepping into different characters, this course is for you. In a supportive and fun environment, you’ll develop your acting abilities while working with others to create exciting performances. Across the term, you’ll learn how to use your voice and body more effectively, explore different acting methods, and discover how to break down scripts and...

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    Acting & Drama Teen: (Marrickville)

    <p>Learn to step into the spotlight with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">Acting short course program</a> in Sydney.</p>

    <p>f you love telling

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    2025-10-13 Mon 13 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-15 Mon 15 Dec 2025
    10 sessions, 15 hours total
    4pm - 5:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Acting Marrickville Addison Road
    Siobhan Lawless
    $285 Limited inc GST / $228 / $242.20 / $256.50

    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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    2025-10-13 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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