youth companies
To audition for a place in our youth comapanies you must be enrolled on a weekly class at The Garage.
BREAKIN' CREW
Breakin’ Crew is our auditioned performance company for talented breakers ready to take their skills to the next level.
Working with experienced artists, company members develop advanced technique, individual style, musicality and performance skills while creating original work for stage and events.
Sessions focus on high-level training, including drills, cyphers, battles, freestyle, set building and rehearsals. As part of Breakin’ Crew, dancers will represent The Garage through exciting performance opportunities throughout the year.
| DAY | TIME | SCHOOL YEAR | AGE | AUDITION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 6pm - 7.30pm | Year 3 - 13 | Ages 7 - 18 | Friday 11 September, 6-7.30pm |
FLEX: JUNIOR & SENIOR
Flex is our audition only, pre-professional dance company for ambitious young performers ready to develop their skills and push their creativity.
Designed for dancers aged 7–11 (Junior) and 11–18 (Senior), Flex supports creatives with strong physical skills from a range of dance and performance backgrounds.
Company members train across multiple disciplines, including street dance, musical theatre and contemporary, developing versatility, technique and performance skills. Alongside exciting opportunities to create and perform, dancers receive guidance and support for future progression, including vocational training pathways.
| DAY | CLASS | SCHOOL YEAR | AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | FLEX: JUNIOR | Year 3 - 6 | Ages 7 - 11 | 4pm - 5.30pm | Friday 11 September, 4-5.30pm |
| Friday | FLEX: SENIOR | Year 7 - 13 | Ages 11 - 18 | 4.30pm - 6pm | Friday 11 September, 4.30-6pm |
YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY
Youth Theatre is our audition only theatre company for passionate young performers ready to develop their craft and create ambitious work.
Working with an experienced theatre director, company members will explore professional rehearsal techniques, develop their acting skills and work as an ensemble to stage a brand-new piece of theatre.
As part of the National Theatre Connections Festival, young actors will perform at The Garage before sharing their work as part of a nationwide celebration of the next generation of theatre-makers.
| DAY | SCHOOL YEAR | AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Year 9 - 13 | Ages 13 - 18 | 7.30pm - 9pm | TBC |
adult companies
THEATRE COMPANY 18+
The Garage Theatre Company is our performance company for emerging actors pursuing a career in the industry.
Working with professional theatre-makers, company members will develop their craft through a rigorous rehearsal process, exploring bold contemporary texts, character development, stagecraft and ensemble practice.
Throughout the year, the company will create ambitious work for performance in The Garage Theatre, honing skills, experience and forming regional industry connections as they take their next steps into the professional arts industry.
| DAY | AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18+ | 7pm - 8.30pm | Tuesday 22 September, 7pm - 8.30pm. |
FUSION 18+
A multi-genre dance performance company open to all adults (18+) who share a passion for dance and performance and are interested in working creatively.
| DAY | AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 18+ | 6.30pm - 8pm | Monday 8 September, 6.30-8pm |
FORWARD 50+
A contemporary dance performance company for adults aged 50+. Suitable for those who have a good level of dance technique and enjoy working creatively and collaboratively with choreographer and peers to produce work for performance. The company is an extension for the contemporary 50+ class, attendance in the class is essential to joining the company.
| DAY | AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 50+ | 2.45pm - 3.45pm | Saturday 12 September, 2.45-4.15pm |
