10 - 11 May, 2025
Big Family Weekend
DreamBIG
Children’s Festival
Unite | Discover | Inspire
Drama Australia National Conference 2025
Hosted by Drama SA in association with DreamBIG Children’s Festival
Drama Australia and Drama SA, in association with DreamBIG Children’s Festival, proudly present the Drama Australia National Conference 2025.
With a program of engaging keynote addresses, performances, workshops and research papers, as well as offerings and event discounts from our partners at DreamBIG, this national gathering aims to invigorate our extraordinary community.
Taking place during the Big Family Weekend presented by DreamBIG Children’s Festival, it will unite us nationally, enabling us to discover innovations, practice and research. Empowering us to inspire each other, the experience will in turn fuel the creativity, artistry and wellbeing of Australia’s young people.
Hosted in Tarndanya (Adelaide) on Kaurna Yerta (Country) South Australia across two days, join us to be INVIGORATED!
Call for Submissions- APPLICATIONS OPEN
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Call for Submissions- APPLICATIONS OPEN ⋆
Come and join us in Adelaide for INVIGORATE! to unite, discover, and inspire the future of drama in Australia.
Complete the form below and submit your proposals by Monday 2 December 2024.
INVIGORATE! Drama Australia National Conference 2025- Application for Presenters
We invite you to submit your workshops, performances, research papers and trade and partnership opportunities that align with the following themes:
Unite
Bring people together through the power of drama and theatre. We are looking for submissions that explore:
Drama education practices that foster collaboration and community.
Drama and theatre making that builds connections across diverse groups.
Curriculum development strategies that engage educators and students alike.
Initiatives that promote advocacy, inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity within the arts.
Discover
Ignite curiosity and expand our understanding of drama and theatre in contemporary contexts. Submissions are encouraged in areas such as:
Innovative research that pushes the boundaries of drama education.
Creativity in schools and how it enhances learning outcomes.
Teacher and student wellbeing initiatives that support sustainable practices in education and the arts.
New methodologies in theatre making and education that address current societal challenges.
Inspire
Share your work that inspires others to reimagine the future of drama and theatre. We seek submissions that:
Showcase creative projects that spark imagination and innovation.
Highlight sustainable practices within drama education and theatre arts.
Explore the intersection of drama, creativity, and wellbeing.
Empower others through inclusive, accessible, and diverse approaches to drama and theatre.
Venue ~ St Aloysius College
53 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
St Aloysius College is situated in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, adjacent to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga.
From the doors of the main entrance on Wakefield Street, delegates will have easy access to the Adelaide Festival Centre and DreamBIG Festival events and workshops on foot or by tram, and a wide range of attractions and facilities including the Adelaide Central Market, SA Museum and Art Gallery, State Library, Lot Fourteen, Adelaide Zoo and Botanic Gardens. Adelaide’s hospitality, retail and entertainment districts are all within walking distance too. Close to a huge range of city accommodation options, the venue is also accessible by all major bus routes, tram and train lines.
St Aloysius is a perfect place for our delegates to invigorate, learn, create and collaborate!
Registration
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Registration ⋆
Watch this space for Registration and Ticketing details, available from mid October 2024!
