HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
ZigZag Theatre run a range of workshops in the school holidays. Our Holiday Workshops are a place for young people (whether you are a current ZigZag Theatre member or not!) to come together, delve deep into the imagination and develop fundamental performance skills in a safe, supportive environment – all whilst having heaps of fun!
Our Secondary holiday workshops offer specialised intensives in a particular area allowing young people to develop their technique and performance skills in areas such as physical theatre, clowning, screen acting, audition technique, contemporary performance, devising theatre, improvisation and much more!

ACTING ESSENTIALS
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to spend your holiday? Look no further than our Acting Essentials holiday workshop designed for grades 4-6 students who love to perform!
This workshop is the perfect opportunity for your child to develop fundamental acting skills, gain confidence, and explore their creativity. With a focus on the basic principles of acting, students will learn to express themselves, create compelling characters, and work together as a team.
Our experienced and passionate instructors will guide your child through a variety of fun and engaging activities, including warm-up exercises, voice and movement work, characterisation, scene work, and improvisation. Through these exercises, your child will develop their acting skills, build confidence, and have fun!
At the end of the workshop, your child will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a final performance for family and friends.
What you will learn:
- Characterisation – how to create and develop believable characters for the stage.
- Voice and Movement – vocal projection, clarity and enunciation as well as gesture, posture and physicality.
- Script Analysis – How to break down a script, analyse the characters and motivations and create a compelling performance.
- Improvisation skills – develop their creativity, spontaneity and teamwork.
Spaces will be limited so enrol now to avoid disappointment!
DETAILS
SUITABLE FOR: Grades 4 – 6
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 April
LOCATION: The Junction, 14 Junction Road, Burleigh Heads
COST: $250.00
TUTOR: Portia Morris
10% discount available to current ZigZag Theatre Members


TIME TRAVEL
If you could time travel, where would YOU go? Would you journey hundreds of years into the future or go back to a time you wish you were part of in our past?
In our April Holiday program, delve into the depths of your imagination and time travel to a year of your choice. Build new worlds, create your own characters, and go on an acting adventure in this new era.
What you will learn:
- How to create characters using voice, physicality, facial expressions, and gesture
- How to tell a story through theatre
- How to work together within an Ensemble
- Fundamental performance skills
DETAILS
SUITABLE FOR: Prep – Grade 3
DATE AND TIME: Thursday 13 April
LOCATION: The Junction, 14 Junction Road, Burleigh Heads
COST: $90.00
TUTOR: Errenn Ball
10% discount available to current ZigZag Theatre Members
IMPROVISATION MASTERCLASS
Improvisation is a MUST HAVE skill for all aspiring and current actors. As we mature some of us become terrified of the prospect of performing on the spot.
Imagine being able to improvise without fear? To be able to be in the moment, listen to the other actor and respond truthfully. We improvise in all aspects of performance.
What you will learn:
DETAILS
SUITABLE FOR: Grades 7 – 12
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday 12 April
LOCATION: The Junction, 14 Junction Road, Burleigh Heads
COST: $90
TUTOR: Mandy Plumb
10% discount available to current ZigZag Theatre Members