Perform Australia

02/06/2026

The magic on stage only happens because of the people behind it. 🎭✨

From lighting and sound to costumes, props, makeup, stage management, and seamless set changes - backstage crews are the heartbeat of every production. The audience sees the performance, but the crew makes the performance possible. 👏

At Perform Australia, we celebrate the incredible people working behind the scenes who bring stories to life.

01/06/2026

“Life is very interesting… in the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.” – Drew Barrymore

Every actor knows this feeling.
The nerves before stepping on stage.
The rejection.
The self-doubt.
The moments that make you question yourself often become the moments that shape you the most.

At Perform Australia, we believe growth begins when you step into the uncomfortable, embrace vulnerability, and keep showing up anyway. Because sometimes the hardest moments become the stories, confidence, and strength that make you a better performer and a stronger person. 🎭

30/05/2026

What lies in the unknown?

A mystery waiting to be solved.
A future yet to unfold.
A secret hidden in plain sight.
Or maybe just the contents of a Kinder Surprise. 👀

This year's Youth Monologue Competition challenges young writers and performers to explore the theme The Unknown through an original monologue.

Whether you love writing, performing, or both, this is your chance to share your creativity, perform on stage, and compete for some fantastic prizes.

🏆 Best Original Monologue – $400
🏆 Best Performance – $400
🏆 Junior Award (13 & Under) – $100
🏆 People's Choice Award – Trophy

Selected entrants will perform in the Festival of Monologues at the Perform Australia Theatre, Tuggeranong from 9–11 July 2026, with winners announced on 11 July.

✨ Open to young people aged 10–18 with a connection to the Canberra region.

The story doesn't exist yet.

Maybe you're the one who will write it.

🎭 Entries close 24 June.

Link to register -https://www.rfr.bz/ff2f58f

30/05/2026

What lies in the unknown?

A mystery waiting to be solved.
A future yet to unfold.
A secret hidden in plain sight.
Or maybe just the contents of a Kinder Surprise. 👀

This year's Youth Monologue Competition challenges young writers and performers to explore the theme The Unknown through an original monologue.

Whether you love writing, performing, or both, this is your chance to share your creativity, perform on stage, and compete for some fantastic prizes.

🏆 Best Original Monologue – $400
🏆 Best Performance – $400
🏆 Junior Award (13 & Under) – $100
🏆 People's Choice Award – Trophy

Selected entrants will perform in the Festival of Monologues at the Perform Australia Theatre, Tuggeranong from 9–11 July 2026, with winners announced on 11 July.

✨ Open to young people aged 10–18 with a connection to the Canberra region.

The story doesn't exist yet.

Maybe you're the one who will write it.

🎭 Entries close 24 June.

link to register -

https://www.rfr.bz/f5a2596

30/05/2026

What lies in the unknown?

A mystery waiting to be solved.
A future yet to unfold.
A secret hidden in plain sight.
Or maybe just the contents of a Kinder Surprise. 👀

This year's Youth Monologue Competition challenges young writers and performers to explore the theme The Unknown through an original monologue.

Whether you love writing, performing, or both, this is your chance to share your creativity, perform on stage, and compete for some fantastic prizes.

🏆 Best Original Monologue – $400
🏆 Best Performance – $400
🏆 Junior Award (13 & Under) – $100
🏆 People's Choice Award – Trophy

Selected entrants will perform in the Festival of Monologues at the Perform Australia Theatre, Tuggeranong from 9–11 July 2026, with winners announced on 11 July.

✨ Open to young people aged 10–18 with a connection to the Canberra region.

The story doesn't exist yet.

Maybe you're the one who will write it.

🎭 Entries close 24 June.

link to register -https://www.rfr.bz/f063d63

29/05/2026

🎭 Happy Friday everyone!

James is back with this week’s acting tip: how to memorise your lines without turning your script into a colourful mess.

Learning lines isn’t just about repetition. It’s about understanding the story, connecting with the character, and finding a process that works for you.

Watch this week’s tip and let us know your favourite line-learning technique in the comments! 👇

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29/05/2026

What does it really mean to work in the arts and entertainment industry?

Most people think acting only belongs on stage or screen. But performers are shaping industries far beyond that. From theatre and film to gaming, podcasts, digital media, live events and content creation, the opportunities are endless.

If you’ve ever wondered where acting skills can take you, our newest blog explores the many pathways within the arts and entertainment world and how actors can find their place within it.

Read our new blog and discover where your creativity could lead you.

link to the blog -
https://www.rfr.bz/f87151f

Actors are part of the arts and entertainment industry. Learn more about this industry and what's involved.

28/05/2026

What does it really mean to work in the arts and entertainment industry?

Most people think acting only belongs on stage or screen. But performers are shaping industries far beyond that. From theatre and film to gaming, podcasts, digital media, live events and content creation, the opportunities are endless.

If you’ve ever wondered where acting skills can take you, our newest blog explores the many pathways within the arts and entertainment world and how actors can find their place within it.

Read our new blog and discover where your creativity could lead you.
https://www.rfr.bz/f622d7a

27/05/2026

What makes a performance unforgettable? It’s not perfect lines or perfect timing. It’s connection. It’s truth. It’s being fully present in the moment.

Step beyond rigid performances and discover a more natural, authentic way of acting through the principles of the Meisner technique. Learn to connect, communicate and perform with confidence while creating moments that feel real.

Whether you’re continuing your acting journey or looking to challenge yourself creatively, this is your chance to grow, take risks and bring your performances to life.

🎭 Moment to Moment Acting
📍 Perform Australia Studios, Greenway
🗓 Thursdays | 23 July – 10 September
⏰ 7:30pm–9:30pm
✨ Ages 16+ | 8 weeks

Link to register - https://www.rfr.bz/fc7c19e

Your next step starts here. Sign up now and step into the moment.

26/05/2026

Every great story needs conflict. Enter the antagonist: the force, character, or challenge standing in the protagonist’s way. Because without obstacles, there’s no growth and without conflict, there’s no story.

Who’s your favourite antagonist of all time? 👀