Education Program
2027 Education Booking FormLearning about theatre. Learning through theatre.
Sydney Theatre Company's Education programs provide enriching and unique opportunities for students, teachers and lifelong learners to engage with theatre.
All Education and School Bookings are made via our Education Booking form. Discover everything we offer students and teachers below.
OnSTAGE Week 2027: 8-12 February
Make the most of OnSTAGE Week at Sydney Theatre Company. Step behind the scenes of professional theatre and discover the artists, ideas and creative processes that shape what happens on stage.
Explore STC’s iconic Wharf Theatre through our unique Backstage Tours, dive deeper into HSC texts through staged readings, archival screenings and workshops, and hear directly from leading artists in our In Conversation sessions.
Join us for a week of theatre, insight and inspiration.
School Bookings
Dedicated performances for schools are held throughout the year.
Tickets are only $32 with one complimentary teacher ticket for every twenty students booked.
Schools performances commence at 11:30AM, followed by a Q&A. Students have the chance to ask questions and hear directly from the cast about the production.
Access Program
Our Access Program makes theatre accessible and affordable for schools. We sell a limited number of Access Tickets to each Schools Day performance, at 50% off the student price.
If your school has an ICSEA ranking below 1000 you are eligible to apply for the significantly reduced ticket prices.
To apply, simply tick the Access option on your booking form or contact us at [email protected]
If you can't make it to a Schools Day performance the Education Team can help you book into another performance in the show's season.
Pricing
Under 30s discount available for students (and teachers under 30) for Mon – Thurs performances (does not apply to Premium Reserve or Friday & Saturday performances).
Group 10+ receive up to 10% discount
Education discounted tickets are available Mon – Thu only for schools with an ICSEA under 1000.
Students $49
Teachers $55
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. The Education Team will provide a final quote for your tickets.
Schools booking 3 or more in-season shows get exclusive early access to seats, and receive the relevant Season Ticket Discount on their package.
Students receive the Under 30s discount, Teacher tickets are at the full adult rate*.
For more information on Season Ticket packages please consult our website.
*Teachers may be eligible for other concessions.
Schools Days
Schools Days are dedicated daytime performances for school groups, offering discounted tickets to productions from Sydney Theatre Company’s season.
Performances begin at 11:30am, followed by a 30-minute post-show Q&A where students can ask questions and hear behind-the-scenes insights from the cast and creative team.
2027 Season
Experience, explore and create.
A new year of bold theatre and creative learning awaits - welcome to STC’s 2027 Education Season!
Logan Street
Wed 3 Mar, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 9-12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
Amah and Nanna
Wed 5 May, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 10-12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
The Palace Letters
Wed 12 May, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 9 - 12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
John Proctor is the Villain
Wed 15 Sep, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 9 - 12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
Vanya
Wed 27 Oct, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 9-12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
Curriculum Links & Themes
Curriculum Links
Stage 5 — Years 9–10
Drama • Aboriginal Studies • English • History
Stage 6 — Years 11–12
Drama • Aboriginal Studies • English • Society & Culture • Studies of Religion
Drama Stage 5 – Making, Performing & Appreciating, Australian theatre, storytelling, character, performance and representation.
Drama Stage 6 – Forms & Styles, Scripts in Practice, Australian Drama & Theatre, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theatre practice, performance and representation.
Aboriginal Studies Stage 5 – Aboriginal identities, Country, culture, colonisation, self-determination and resilience.
Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 – Aboriginality and Country, identity, colonisation, racism, cultural continuity and representation.
English Stage 5- Storytelling, identity, belonging, diverse Australian voices and personal, cultural and historical experiences.
English Standard Stage 6 – Texts & Human Experiences, Language, Identity & Culture, Close Study of Literature, The Craft of Writing.
English Advanced Stage 6 – Narratives that Shape Our World, Critical Study of Literature, representation, perspective and The Craft of Writing.
History Stage 5 – Aboriginal histories, colonisation, perspectives, evidence, significance, contestability and historical memory.
Society & Culture Stage 6 – Social and cultural identity, intercultural communication, inclusion & exclusion, belief systems and conformity.
Studies of Religion Stage 6 – Islam, religious identity, cultural practice, migration and community in Australia.
Themes
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander histories, identity & culture
Connection to Country, place & belonging
Colonisation, dispossession & survival
Migration & cultural identity
Racism, exclusion & resilience
Australian theatre & storytelling
Power & authority
Truth, evidence & historical memory
Perspectives & representation
Friendship & connection
Curriculum Links
Stage 5 — Years 9–10
Drama • English
Stage 6 — Years 11–12
Drama • English • Society & Culture
Drama Stage 5 – Appreciating: Dramatic contexts, processes & elements
Drama Stage 6 – Forms and styles: Making & Critically reflecting, Scripts in Practice, Black Comedy
Society & Culture – The Social & Cultural world, Personal & Social identity, Intercultural communication, Belief Systems & Ideology, Social Inclusion & Exclusion, Social Conformity & Nonconformity
English Advanced Stage 6 – Narratives that shape our world, Texts and human experiences, The craft of writing
English Standard Stage 6 - Contemporary possibilities, Texts and Human Experiences, Language, identity and culture
Themes
Belonging & exclusion
Diverse perspectives
Family relationships
Australian identity
Ageing and perspective
Friendship & connection
Curriculum Links
Stage 5 — Years 9–10
Drama • English • History
Stage 6 — Years 11–12
Drama • English • History • Legal Studies
Drama Stage 5 – Appreciating: Dramatic contexts, processes, elements
Drama Stage 6 – Forms and styles, Scripts in practice, Australian drama and theatre
History Stage 5 – Historical concepts, Historical skills, The process of historical inquiry, Historical approaches: Constructed lives, Historical approaches: Public history, Historical narratives: Australian histories
Modern History Stage 6 – Investigating modern history, Historical investigation
English Stage 5 – Reading, viewing and listening for meaning, Understanding and responding to texts
English Standard Stage 6 – Contemporary possibilities, Texts and Human Experiences, Language, identity and culture
English Advanced Stage 6 – Narratives that shape our world, Texts and human experiences, The craft of writing
Legal Studies Stage 6 & Life Skills – Investigating the law, Changing the law
Themes
Power & authority
Access to information
Truth and evidence
National identity
Historical perspectives
Curriculum Links
Stage 5 — Years 9–10
Drama • English
Stage 6 — Years 11–12
Drama • English • Society & Culture • Legal Studies & Life Skills
Drama Stage 5 – Appreciating: Dramatic contexts, Dramatic meanings, Dramatic elements.
Drama Stage 6 – Forms and styles, Scripts in practice, Australian drama and theatre, Approaches to drama and theatre, The Voice of Women in Theatre.
English Stage 5 – Reading, viewing and listening for meaning, Understanding and responding to texts.
English Standard Stage 6 – Texts and human experiences, Language, identity and culture, Contemporary possibilities.
English Advanced Stage 6 – Texts and human experiences, Narratives that shape our world, Texts, culture and value, The craft of writing.
Society and Culture Stage 6 – The social and cultural world, Personal and Social identity, Intercultural communication, Popular Culture.
Legal Studies Stage 6 & Life Skills – Investigating the law, The individual and the law, Human rights.
Themes
Feminism & Women's Voices
Gender expectations & the Patriarchy
Power & the Abuse of Authority
Truth vs Reputation
Friendship & Solidarity
Re-examining Literature and History
Curriculum Links
Stage 5 — Years 9–10
Drama • English
Stage 6 — Years 11–12
Drama • English • Society & Culture
Drama Stage 5 – Appreciating: Dramatic contexts, Dramatic meanings, Dramatic elements.
Drama Stage 6 – Forms and styles, Scripts in practice, Approaches to drama and theatre, Approach to Acting, Multi-Disclipine Theatre, Performance and representation.
English Stage 5 – Reading, viewing and listening for meaning, Understanding and responding to texts.
English Standard Stage 6 – Texts and human experiences, Language, identity and culture, Contemporary possibilities.
English Advanced Stage 6 – Texts and human experiences, Narratives that shape our world, Texts, culture and value, The craft of writing.
Society and Culture Stage 6 – The social and cultural world, Personal and Social identity, Social and cultural continuity and change.
Themes
Disillusionment & Isolation
Climate Damage
Vulnerability
(Un)happiness
Notability of Failure
Chekhovian Themes
2026 Season
2026 Education Booking Form
Housework
Wed 16 Sep, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 10 - 12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
Strong is the New Pretty
Wed 18 Nov, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 9 - 12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
My Brilliant Career
Wed 29 Apr, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 7-12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
Bennelong in London
Wed 12 Aug, 11:30am
Suitable for
Years 8 - 12
For current production information, including content guides and duration, please view the main production page below.
Curriculum Links & Themes
Curriculum Links
Drama Stage 4, 5, 6 - Australian Theatre reflecting society, Literary classic reimagined for stage, Women's voices
English Stage 4, 5, 6 - Identity, Culture and Voice
Music 1 & 2 Stage 6 - Composition & Performance
Creative Arts 7-10 - Adaptation as Contemporary Australian Theatre Practice
History Stage 6 - Australia between the Wars, Women and Rural Life, Rights and Freedoms
Geography Stage 5 - Changing Places, Human Wellbeing
Key Themes
Coming of Age
Australian identity
Societal and Familial expectations
Class & Gender
Feminism
Ambition & Creativity
Curriculum Links
Drama Stage 4, 5, 6 - Aboriginal Voices in Contemporary Theatre
English Stage 4, 5, 6 - Exploring Aboriginal Identity, Culture & Perspectives
History 7-10 - Aboriginal Peoples, Colonisation, Contact History (cross-cultural encounters)
Geography 7-10 - Landscapes and Landforms, Changing Places, Impacts of Colonisation
Aboriginal Studies 7-10 - Heritage & Identity, Culture & Beliefs, Government Policies
Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 - Aboriginal Identities, Colonisation, Land Rights
History Stage 5 - Rights & Freedoms, Aboriginal Resistance
Society and Culture Stage 6 - Personal & Social Identity in intercultural contexts
Key Themes
Aboriginal History
Australian History
Colonisation, Dispossession, Assimilation, Resistance, Repatriation
Identity & Culture
Racism & Stereotyping
Curriculum Links
Drama Stage 5, 6 - Contemporary Australian Theatre, Satire & Realism, Australian Politics, Gender & Status
English Stage 5, 6 - Australian Identity, Critical Literacy through Satire, Examining Voice and Perspective
History Stage 5 - Rights and Freedoms, Women in Politics, The Globalising World
Legal Studies Stage 6 - Human Rights, Law in Practice, Workplace
Society & Culture Stage 6 - Personal and Social Identity
Key Themes
Gender & Politics
Consent & Power
Identity & Culture
Social Justice
Media representation
Curriculum Links
Drama Stage 5, 6 - Contemporary Australian Theatre, Representation, Voice of Women in Theatre, Devising from real issues
English Stage 6 - Identity, Culture, Representation in Literature
Society & Culture Stage 6 - Gender, Identity, Social inclusion/exclusion
Legal Studies Stage 6 - Law in Practice, Human Rights
Modern History Stage 6 - Rights and Freedoms, Women's rights in Australia
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 7-10 & Stage 6 - Inclusion in sport, Equity, Wellbeing
Key Themes
Women in Sport
Misogyny
Resilience
Feminism
Cultural Identity
Education Backstage Tours
Backstage Tours
Our Backstage Tour is a uniquely interactive experience, tailored to the curriculum and an excellent excursion for secondary Drama and VET Entertainment Industry students. Your students will get hands-on insight into our vision as a theatre company, and the evolution of plays from page to stage. Come behind the curtain to investigate all aspects of the production process, from programming and design presentations, to set and costume creation and bump-in.
Cost $20 per student (inclusive of GST). Minimum booking of 10 students or $200. Teachers are complimentary.
Please contact [email protected] if your school has an ICSEA value of under 1000 and would like to apply for access-priced tickets.
Archival Viewings
We are pleased to welcome students and teachers to The Wharf to view archival recordings for research purposes. Many STC plays are featured in Topics of Study and the Individual Project list for Drama, as well as various English modules. Archival recordings include The Visitors by Jane Harrison (2023), The Removalists by David Williamson (2009, 2012), The 7 Stages of Grieving by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman (2002, 2006, 2008, 2021).
Cost $45 (inclusive of GST) per viewing
Please note: An archive viewing can only be booked in conjunction with a backstage tour or student workshop, and take place on site at The Wharf. We are not permitted to distribute archival recordings digitally.
Please contact [email protected] to arrange an Archival Viewing.
Education Workshops
STC runs a range of on-demand workshops based on our current productions and theatrical forms.
Our Teaching Artists can also tailor workshops to your current classroom focus. Workshops can be hosted at STC or your school*.
Group workshops are $500* for 90-minutes, and suitable for a maximum of 25 students per group. Access prices are available.
*Additional fees may apply to cover travel and accommodation outside of Greater Sydney. Contact STC Education for a quote.
Group Devising Workshops
We offer workshops that cover all aspects of Group Devising. From establishing skills as a collaborator and performer, to developing scenes and character.
Designed for grades 7 – 12.
Drama Secondary (7 - 12)
In this workshop students will work with an STC Teaching Artist to develop their skills as actors and explore approaches to generating ideas for performance. Students will learn improvisation techniques and ways of creating narrative using elements of drama and dramatic conventions. Each group will present their devised ideas, receive feedback from their peers and direction from their Teaching Artist, to deepen their understanding and knowledge of theatre, from process to performance.
Senior (11 - 12)
In this workshop, students will focus on how to craft a performance with clear intention and meaning for an audience. The building blocks of character development will be explored in detail and students will learn how to develop and sustain character and place them into relationships and settings. By generating fragments/vignettes and turning these into a more connected structure, the students will then build on their performance by adding text and learn tools to help create dramatic coherence and clarity.
Monologue Workshop
Designed for both Junior and Senior students to refine their acting and script comprehension skills.
Junior & Senior
In this workshop students will learn acting techniques from an experienced STC Teaching Artist that will move through the process of voice and body warmups, interpreting a script for performance, character development and the importance of the actor/audience relationship. Students will explore the elements of drama to bring together dramatic action and meaning as well as different theatrical styles, form and theory to enhance originality in creating performances for the stage. Student actors will perform a section of their monologue in the workshop and receive direction and feedback from their Teaching Artist and peers.
First Nations Theatre Workshop
Junior & Senior
This workshop engages students with the powerful storytelling of First Nations Theatre practitioners specifically; 7 Stages of Grieving, The Visitors, and Stolen, examining how First Nations playwrights explore identity, kinship, culture, and historical contexts. Through performance-based activities, students will experiment with forms and style, exploring their use as in challenging audiences and evoking emotional responses. Aligned with the NSW Drama Syllabus for Stages 4 - 6, this workshop will foster performance skills, critical analysis, and a deeper appreciation of First Nations perspectives in Australian theatre.
Australian Contemporary Theatre: Fangirls Workshop
STC Education is offering a chance to bring HSC text, Fangirls, to life in this practical workshop. Focused on student understanding and experiential evidence, we will delve into the examination rubric through practical activities and explorations of key scenes from the production; all through student generated experience.
There isn't a better way to build an understanding of contemporary Australian theatre practice - which students can later reflect upon and write about.
Creative Writing Workshop
In this 90 minute interactive and dynamic workshop English students will generate ideas, learn how to respond to stimuli, create characters and develop a distinct voice in critical and creative ways. By drawing on drama techniques, coupled with a range of creative writing exercises, students will devise works in small groups and receive feedback on their composition skills and ability to respond to prescribed stimuli. These interactive workshops are designed for students to embody their learning and to build their confidence in creative writing. The workshops can be tailored to focus on certain aspects of the curriculum to strengthen students in producing imaginative, discursive and persuasive texts.
Education Resources
Practical resources of past and present STC productions for teachers and students.
Work Experience Week
Discover Work Experience Week and other student learning opportunities.
Contact the STC Education team
Ticketing, bookings and general enquiries
(02) 9250 1778
[email protected]
Archives
(02) 9250 1745
[email protected]