National Institute of Dramatic Art

National Institute of Dramatic Art Australia’s leading centre for excellence in arts education and training. Higher Education Provider ID: PRV12052 | CRICOS CODE: 00756M | RTO Code: 90349
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NIDA is Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art, a centre of excellence in training for theatre, film and television. NIDA selects and trains talented young people in a range of disciplines, including acting, directing, writing for performance, design, music theatre, production, costume, properties and staging. Students gain an unrivalled educational foundation in their chosen fields. After

opening our doors in 1959, NIDA has grown to become one of the world’s leading dramatic and performing arts institutes. Graduates have gone on to work in the arts and entertainment industry throughout Australia and the world. The NIDA training philosophy, educational expertise and facilities are available to the public through NIDA Open short courses and Corporate Performance business training courses. Our vision

NIDA aspires to be one of the world’s pre-eminent education and training institutions for the dramatic arts and an international creative hub of innovative collaborative practice, knowledge exchange and thought leadership. Our purpose

NIDA’s purpose is to provide future-focused, practice-led education and training and inspire a new generation of creative leaders to drive the cultural evolution of Australia and influence international arts practice. Social Media Comment Policy

NIDA reserves the right to remove harmful or defamatory remarks. For full details on our policy, please visit https://www.nida.edu.au/social-media-comment-policy.

Winter has arrived and with it is a massive month of new works across stages and screens. Spoiler alert: our alumni are ...
02/06/2026

Winter has arrived and with it is a massive month of new works across stages and screens. Spoiler alert: our alumni are behind this season of spectacular stories, so wrap up, get a cuppa and see what's on. Read more: https://nida.mobi/4u3xQFd

Photo 1: Sam Worthington (Acting, 1998) in Netflix's, 'I Will Find you'. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis.
Photo 2: Heather Mitchell (Acting, 1980) and Doris Younane (Acting, 1986) in Stan's, 'The Killings at Parrish Station'. Photo by John Platt.
Photo 3: Harry Stacey (Acting, 2022) and Alfred Kouris (Acting, 2021) star in 'Alfred Kouris & Harry Stacey Bake a Cake'.

30/05/2026

Director Dino Dimitriadis speaks about The Bleeding Tree by Angus Cerini a fierce and unflinching Australian gothic for modern audiences. Presented by NIDA’s third-year students, this landmark play is brutal, darkly funny, deeply human and not to be missed. Tickets are available via our website.

29/05/2026

Director Anthea Williams takes us behind the haunting in 'Possessions' by Keziah Warner, part of NIDA's Winter Production Season from 5 - 13 June. Equal parts psychological thriller, dark comedy, class critique and ghost story, this world premiere is simply to die for. Tickets are available: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=POSSESS26

The full program for NIDA Open Day 2026 is LIVE!Join us on Saturday 13 June for a day packed with student performances, ...
28/05/2026

The full program for NIDA Open Day 2026 is LIVE!

Join us on Saturday 13 June for a day packed with student performances, campus tours, information sessions with course leaders, inspiring alumni talks and a behind-the-scenes look at where Australia's creative talent hone their craft.

Tickets to our student performances are FREE and available now in a limited quantity, so RSVP soon to make sure you don't miss out. If you can't attend Open Day in person, selected information sessions will be streamed online.

We can't wait to see you here: https://www.nida.edu.au/news-and-events/events/whats-on/open-day-2026/

Photos by Julia Firak.
Performances are: 'Possessions' Directed by Anthea Williams, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Simon Phillips, 'In Pieces' by Miranda Middleton and 'The Bleeding Tree' by Dino Dimitriades.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for NIDA’s National Reconciliation Week panel.This year’s theme, 'All In',...
27/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for NIDA’s National Reconciliation Week panel.

This year’s theme, 'All In', reminds us that reconciliation requires active participation, shared responsibility to country and a commitment to meaningful change. We are deeply grateful to our panellists Travis Cardona, Bob Cousins, Dr Maria White and Bernadette (B) Hardy for their sharing their insights and reflections.

At NIDA, we acknowledge and respect the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather and create, and honour the storytelling traditions that have existed on this continent for tens of thousands of years. We recognise the enduring strength of First Nations cultures and the importance of listening, learning and walking together.

27/05/2026

Director Miranda Middleton shares her vision for Joey Contreras' musical 'In Pieces', playing as part of NIDA's Winter Production Season from 4 - 13 June. This is a tender and contemporary song cycle about friendship, love and the moments that shape who we become. Tickets for 'In Pieces' are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=INPIECES26

26/05/2026

Director Simon Phillips talks about his upcoming production of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' as part of NIDA's Winter Production Season. Hear his insights on this beloved piece of theatre, performed for over 400 years, and catch a glimpse of the magic our students are bringing to the stage. Tickets are available for shows between 5 - 13 June: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=NIGHTSD26

John Clark AM touched the lives of countless people across the dramatic arts. NIDA extends a warm welcome for all who wi...
21/05/2026

John Clark AM touched the lives of countless people across the dramatic arts. NIDA extends a warm welcome for all who wish to pay their respects to join us to celebrate the life of NIDA’s Director for 35 years in a special celebration of his life.

Friday 29 May 2026, NIDA
12:30 pm arrivals
Ceremony: 1:00 pm

https://events.humanitix.com/memorial-for-john-clark

Do you identify as First Nations or as a Person of Colour, are aged 18 – 25, and have a passion for performance? There’s...
20/05/2026

Do you identify as First Nations or as a Person of Colour, are aged 18 – 25, and have a passion for performance? There’s just three days left to apply for NIDA’s Pathways Program, a free five-day intensive designed to break down barriers of access for young people interested in a career in performance.

This is an immersive intro to professional acting training with participants learning from experienced industry artists at our Sydney campus from 13 – 17 July. Flights, accommodation, meals and tuition are included for eligible participants - just bring your passion, creativity and curiosity. Applications close Friday 22 May, find out more: https://www.nida.edu.au/about-us/initiatives/nida-pathways-program/

Photo from 'The Effect', directed by Lou Quill for NIDA’s 2025 Festival of Emerging Artists. Excerpts from Lucy Prebble’s play The Effect. Photo by Julia Firak.

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