Founded in 1958 as Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art, NIDA is now one of the most respected performing arts school in the world. 

For over 60 years, the school’s unique practice-based and personalised learning experience, unparalleled rigour, fearless culture of innovation, and deep industry connection has produced some of the most influential and in-demand storytellers, from performers to makers and technicians, across stage, screen and beyond. 

Continually investing in bold new initiatives, NIDA’s goal is to unlock the creativity of storytellers of all ages and backgrounds. 

NIDA offers an unmatched range and depth of industry-relevant training across performing arts disciplines including acting, costume, cultural leadership, design, directing, make-up, musical theatre, props, scenic construction, stage management, technical theatre, voice and writing. This, along with the Institute’s international networks and deep industry links, ensures our graduates are immediately employable, enjoying successful careers in theatre, dance and opera companies, festivals and events, film, television and games production.

Vision

Training the world's most wanted storytellers. 

Purpose

We unlock the power of the performing arts across stage, screen, future media and beyond. 

Graduates

NIDA alumni can be found all over the world. Since 1959, they have had national and international impact in theatre, screen and creative industries. They are recognised, not only for their success as performing and behind-the-scenes artists, but also for their dedication to telling Australian stories.

NIDA’s impressive roster of star alumni includes household names such as Hugo Weaving, Sam

Worthington, Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann and Sarah Snook, as well as rising stars such as Orange is the New Black’s Yael Stone, Spiderman: Far From Home’s Remy Hii, The Wilds star Mia Healey, Steven Spielberg’s forthcoming Halo star Yerin Ha, Amazon Prime’s forthcoming Lord of the Rings actor Fabian McCallum, and rising star Sophie Wilde.

APPLICATIONS

Applications to study at NIDA in 2022 open 1 June 2021.

Click below to enquire or apply. 
 

OPEN DAY

Saturday 12 June 2021, 9am – 4pm at NIDA (Kensington) and online
Performances, demos, tours, workshops and more.

Visit nida.edu.au/open-day for more details.