Seriously Funny, Grades 11-12

Holiday course

Timing is everything and being funny is a serious business! Flex your funny bone as you discover the styling of comedy greats from Charlie Chaplin to Rebel Wilson. Work on classic and contemporary scenes, from Shakespeare to Scott Pilgrim and everything in between. Learn improvisation, physical comedy and discover all the moves to make em' laugh!

Course components

• Acting Technique: Apply acting technique to a variety of short, comedic scenes.
• Physical Performance: Learn and apply fundamental physical comedy skills.
• Spontaneity: Explore comic timing and spontaneity through improvisation.
• Performance Craft: Understand and apply the fundamental principles of comedic acting.

Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
• Children attending primary school grade equivalent holiday courses must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
• NIDA staff will supervise students in courses for Grades 3–6 and Grades 7–10 in their breaks. These students will not be permitted to leave the advertised venue without parental permission.
• If you are running late to collect your child, please call NIDA reception on 02 9697 7600. NIDA will only provide supervision during advertised course times.