Education

First Class

Early Career Season Ticket Program

Gain a deeper understanding of Belvoir’s work and processes, connect with colleagues, develop insider industry knowledge and get direct support and inspiration for your classroom teaching. All while enjoying a Belvoir play and meeting new colleagues!

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First Class members:

  • Attend four Belvoir productions throughout the school year (Thursday evenings),
  • Enjoy a delicious free beverage on arrival and hear exclusive pre-show talks from industry professionals,
  • Receive a handy resource toolkit for each production,
  • Join colleagues and Belvoir staff in a follow up Digital Salon led by an experienced teacher to discuss the production and approaches to teaching theatre productions,
  • Enjoy access to discounted tickets for other productions in the season.

COST: $235 per teacher.
Places are limited.

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Who is the program for?

  • Beginning teachers,
  • Teachers in the first 5 years of teaching or,
  • Teachers new to teaching Drama or English.

We are looking for teachers interested in how to teach theatre productions as texts in performance, how a script goes from page to stage and how live theatre can enhance your classroom teaching and student learning.

If you are invested in connecting your teaching practice with industry know-how, and are looking to connect with other early career teachers and a professional theatre company to support your career, this program is for you!

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Dates

2027 First Class dates

WELCOME EVENT
Thursday 4th March 5.45pm
The Lark 6.30pm

TERM 1, WEEK 9
Stereophonic, Thursday 1st April
+Digital Salon Thursday 8th April

TERM 2, WEEK 3
A Clockwork Orange, Thursday 13th May
+Digital Salon Thursday 20th May

TERM 3, WEEK 4
Dirty Diamonds, Thursday 12th August
+Digital Salon Thursday 19th August

TERM 4, WEEK 2
The Landlord, Thursday 21st October
+Digital Salon Thursday 28th October

*6.15PM arrival & pre-show talk, 7.30PM performance.

Contact Us

For more information about our education programs, please get in touch.

Head of Education Jane May
+61 (2) 8396 6241

EMAIL EDUCATION

FAQs

  • Cost & Payment

    How much does it cost to be in the program?

    The program is only $235 per teacher for 2027 Program. This includes all four productions and all associated events (see: WHAT is included).

    How do I pay for my place?

    Once submitted, members will be sent an invoice within five working days. This invoice will need to be paid within two weeks.

    Payment can be made by direct debit, or via credit card over the phone.

    Can my school pay for this invoice?

    Yes, your school can use the invoice to pay this invoice as per our school payment terms. these will be provided on your invoice.

     

  • Key Dates

    When do I need to come to Belvoir?

    There are five key dates in the program. Pre-show talks begin at 6.30PM, and the performances commence at 7.30PM. To make the most out of the program you should plan to arrive at Belvoir from 6.15PM:

    2027

    • 5.45PM Thursday 4th March 2027 – The Lark
    • 6.15PM Thursday 1st April 2027 – Stereophonic
    • 6.15PM Thursday 13 May 2027 – A Clockwork Orange
    • 6.15PM Thursday 12 August 2027 – Dirty Diamonds
    • 6.15PM Thursday 21 October 2027 – The Landlord

     

    Digital Salons are optional sessions that will follow each performance. This will be an opportunity to talk about teaching strategies with colleagues, experienced teachers and Belvoir. These will be online, after-school hours on the following dates*:

    2027

    • Thursday 8 April 2027
    • Thursday 20 May 2027
    • Thursday 19 August 2027
    • Thursday 28 October 2027

     

    *these dates are subject to change, members will be informed of any changes to the schedule well in advance.

    Can I still join if I can’t attend one of the performances?

    Yes, you are still welcome to join.

    You will be able to exchange any of the four performances for a different evening in the season (Tues-Fri evenings) with more than 2 business days notice. You will still be able to attend the Digital Salon and receive the resource toolkit for the performance. We won’t be recording or repeating the pre-show talk.

    Can I still join if I can’t attend the Digital Salon?

    Yes, these are optional.