NIDA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples, and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.

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Elephants take over NIDA!

This May NIDA’s Parade Theatre will be taken over by elephants in the first ever live version of Too Many Elephants in this House, the award-winning children’s book by Ursula Dubosarsky and illustrated by Andrew Joyner.

Head of Acting on East Side FM

“What makes a great actor?
Don’t act.” Um… what? In an in-depth interview
with East Side FM, NIDA’s Head of Acting, Jeff Janisheski, reveals what this
piece of advice he was given means and the craft of acting.

Discover beautiful Japanese theatre

Ancient Japan will collide with the revolutionary avant-garde in a new NIDA festival exploring the compelling world of Japanese theatre. Tearing the Mask: An Exploration of Japanese Performance brings together a season of free films, panels, talks and demonstrations that will uncover the incredible diversity of Japan’s theatrical landscape.

NIDA Independent: breaking new ground

Emerging creators from stage and screen could have the chance to see their work brought to life, thanks to support from NIDA Independent. This innovative program supports artists and companies to develop new works by providing two rare but essential commodities � time and space.

Gavin Robins joins NIDA Team

In 2014 we’re very happy to welcome Gavin Robins as NIDA’s new Head of Movement. An internationally acclaimed director of physical theatre, circus and aerial performance, Gavin has directed movement for award-winning theatrical productions, major events, film, television and music videos.

Award recognition for NIDA graduates

Summer 2014 is shaping up to be the season when Australians � and NIDA graduates � will grab a very well-earned chunk of the spotlight. In Sydney, NIDA’s many talented alumni have been recognised with a swathe of awards for both performances and the incredible work which goes on behind the scenes.