Newtown High School of the Performing Arts

THE 39 STEPS "Year 12 Senior Drama Production" Based on the classic Hitchcock film adaptation of John Buchan's novel, this adaptation, presented by the Senior Drama ensemble, blends parodies of Film Noir, Thrillers and classic "stiff upper lip" sensibility of British cinema of the 1930s with zany theatrical comedy. With a cast of 10 playing over 130 roles throughout this fast paced thrill ride of a script, the 39 Steps incorporates everything that Newtown drama students love about theatre. 3rd - 5th May 2018 at 7:30pm in the Studio Theatre Tickets on sale NOW - click here to book online

Audition Registration for Years 7 and 11 2019 is now open. For more information regarding Auditions, please click 'Auditions' from the menu on the left.

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A copy of the School Excellence Framework can be downloaded here - School Excellence Framework

More information about the School Excellence Framework can be found on the Department of Education's website - http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-the-department/our-reforms/school-excellence-framework

Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is one of the leading Performing and Visual Arts schools in Australia and is recognised internationally for its excellence.

As well as studying the more traditional subjects the school curriculum allows students to study Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts to the highest performance and intellectual level.

Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is unique. Our school is the first government school in New South Wales to provide a continuous program of academic achievement and excellence in the Performing and Visual Arts.

The school provides challenging and effective specialist and artistic education programs and preparation for exciting careers in the arts and associated industries.

Companies and Ensembles in Dance, Drama and Music stage six weeks of Showcase Concerts twice a year.

All students enrolled have the opportunity to audition to perform; they often write the scripts, compositions and fellow students direct. They are supported by the students from the Video, Technical, Costume and Design Companies construct and design the sets, document and record performances.

The talented students are selected by audition and the school population is drawn from the whole of New South Wales.