Marian Street Theatre for Young People School Holiday Workshops

Marian Street Theatre for Young People is running Winter Holiday Workshops across Sydney's north shore and Ryde area during these July school holidays. The workshops cover acting masterclasses, comedy and improv, Make a Play five-day intensives and bootcamps, catering to kids and teens from Kindergarten through to Year 9. 

Drama is a great way to build confidence and performance skills, and work with other young people to tell stories. MSTYP has been an industry leader in theatre education for over 50 years.

Join the inspiring winter school holiday workshops and get ready for loads of drama fun. Enrolments are open now! 

Marian Street Theatre for Young People School Holiday Workshops

Dive into a world of drama queens and kings with the Marian Street Theatre for Young People Holiday Workshops! Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will be immersed in an engaging theatrical experience while they learn valuable skills and build their confidence on stage. 

Marian Street Theatre courses offer a comprehensive theatre education for budding performers to explore acting skills like characterisation, listening, and reacting. They will learn storytelling techniques such as story arc and story building; delve into stagecraft, collaboration, and ensemble building, and be guided on vocal techniques. They will also be introduced to public speaking, stage physicality, and movement, all while fostering confidence in a fun and safe environment.

These school holiday workshops are led by professional artists who know how to bring out the best in young people, whether they have never set foot on a stage or already have a highlight reel of primary school productions. There are programs for every age group from Kindergarten all the way through to Year 9, so siblings can often get involved at the same time, in the same place.

Winter School Holiday Workshops

The MSTYP full-day school holiday workshops are the best thing to do these holidays if your young people are interested in acting and drama.

Week 1 Workshop Schedule: 6 to 10 July 2026

North Ryde
Acting Masterclass (3-Day Workshop) - Years 7 to 9
Comedy and Improv (1-Day Workshop) - Years 7 to 9

Killara
Make a Play (5-Day Workshop) - Years K to 3
Make a Play (5-Day Workshop) - Years 4 to 6

Hornsby
Make a Play (5-Day Workshop) - Years K to 3

Week 2 Workshop Schedule: 13 to 18 July 2026

West Ryde
Musical Theatre (3-Day Workshop)  - Years 7 to 9
Comedy and Improv (1-Day Workshop)  - Years 7 to 9

Hornsby
Make a Play (5-Day Workshop) - Years 4 to 6

Killara
Acting Masterclass (3-Day Workshop) - Years K to 3
Acting and Improv Masterclass (1-Day Workshop) - Years 4 to 6
Comedy and Improv Bootcamp (2-Day Workshop) - Years 4 to 6

Maximise your school holiday value by redeeming your Service NSW Creative Kids Vouchers and a sibling discount code, if applicable!

Programs run across both weeks of the July school holidays, so you can book just one week, both weeks, or mix and match based on what suits your family best.

Where:       Hornsby - Storey Park Community Centre, 12 Old Berowra Rd
                   Killara - Living Hope Anglican, Church Hall, 9B Arnold Street
                   West Ryde - Station Street Hall, 1A Station Street
                   North Ryde - Lachlan's Line Auditorium, Jarvis Circuit
When:        Week One: 6 - 10 July 2026
                   Week Two: 13 - 18 July 2026
Cost:          Starting from $130 per child
                   North Ryde and West Ryde classes are FREE for those living and going to school in the City of Ryde. Sponsored by City of Ryde.

To book your spot, visit Marian Street Theatre Holiday Workshops and enrol online now, or call (02) 9880 2356.

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