Holiday course

Enter the amazing world of wicked fairy tales and extraordinary characters inspired by the stories of Roald Dahl. Use costumes and props to create scenarios inspired by Dahl’s fantastic stories and poems.

Course components

• Creative Voice: Participate in fun and engaging creative exercises inspired by the stories and poems of Roald Dahl.
• Storytelling : Explore stories, character adventures and creative problem solving through group and individual improvisation.
• Characters: Experiment with vocal and physical expression to create characters for performance.
• Performance and collaboration: Work with others to build a creative idea into a short, devised presentation.

Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
• Children attending primary school grade equivalent holiday courses must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
• NIDA staff will supervise students at all times. Students are not permitted to leave the advertised venue without parental permission.
• If you are running late to collect your child, please call NIDA reception on 02 9697 7600. NIDA will only provide supervision during advertised course times.