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  • A home for actors in the Byron Shire.

    We train as we perform, developing craft through the plays we stage.

    Craft. Courage. Community.

Welcome to The Darling Theatre Company
where classical training meets the energy of live performance.

We are forming a local ensemble of passionate and dedicated actors who come together to hone their craft and provide them with a platform to further their career and provide accessible and enjoyable performances of a high and rigorous standard for the Byron Shire Community.

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Courses Held Weekly

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Rehearsal Sessions

Tuesdays 5:30–9:30 pm & Sunday 9–3 pm

This membership to the company includes an intensive 8-week rehearsal for a professional play, performed at the end of the course for the paying public, comprising at least 6 live evening and matinee shows. With over 136 hours worth of time with the director during the rehearsal period, you’ll refine your craft through voice, movement, text, and technique work guided by industry professionals with over 20yrs experience in the Theatre, TV & film industry. The six live performances provide valuable exposure to invited casting directors and directors and a lasting professional credit to your CV, along with membership in a company.

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1 on 1 Sessions

Monday – Friday | between 10–2 pm

Our 1-on-1 coaching sessions provide personalised, performance‑focused actor training tailored to each individual’s goals. Actors work on text, voice, movement, character development, and audition or self‑tape preparation with dedicated professional guidance. These sessions build clarity, technique, and confidence for both stage and screen.

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Youth Screen & Audition

Thursdays | 4.30–6.00 pm | Grade 7 - 18 years

A structured, skill‑building program designed to help young actors become confident, grounded, and fully prepared for film and TV auditions. Across eight weeks, students develop repeatable on‑camera technique, learn the habits casting directors expect, and practice weekly scenes so they grow steadily from class to class.

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Adult Screen Acting & Audition

Thursdays | 6:30–9:30 pm  | Adults 16 years +

Train like you’re on set with weekly three‑hour sessions focused on camera awareness, script work, and on‑screen performance craft. Actors film, review, and refine their work with tailored coaching rooted in clarity and technical skill. A supportive ensemble setting helps you build a strong, professional on‑screen foundation.

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    Youth Screen & Audition Techniques

    Thursdays 4:30pm | Dedicated classes for young performers, culminating in exciting live performances each year.

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    2‑Day Professional Acting Intensive

    A weekend that alters how you show up - on stage, on camera, and in life.

    3 & 4 October 2026 | Byron Bay NSW

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    Film Class

    Thursdays 6:30pm | Practical camera training that builds confidence, screen presence, and industry-ready skills.

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    1 on 1 Sessions

    Personalised coaching tailored to individual goals, experience levels, and performance needs.

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    Developing Confident Performers

    Our training nurtures skill, creativity, and truthful performance across all ages and abilities.

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    Beyond the Core Ensemble

    We offer a wide range of training opportunities designed to support performers at every stage of their journey.

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Voice is the first instrument; we train it before anything else. This warm-up grounds breath in the body so the actor can speak truthfully under pressure. Our Youth Workshop runs 8 and 9 July. Ages 13–18. Led by @joshuasasse Book now. Link in
Stage acting fills the room; screen acting fills the frame. The close-up does the work the back row used to need. @thedarlingtheatrecompany Film Class Term 3 begins Thursday 23 July at Bangalow A&I Hall. Thursdays 6:30–9:30pm for 8 weeks.
Youth Holiday Workshop — Mon 8 and Tues 9 July. Ages 13–18. Two full days at Bangalow A&I Hall working voice, movement, text, and ensemble. The way professional companies train, scaled for teen actors. $299. Enrol by Mon 6 July. L
🎬 Film Acting Class – Starting Soon The camera sees everything. Our Film Acting Class is designed to give actors a practical, on-set training environment where craft meets real screen technique. Across each session actors work on: 
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🎬 FILM CLASS AUDITIONS – THIS SUNDAY! 🎬 
🗓 Sunday 22nd Feb | ⏰ 11 am–2 pm
⚠️ Only a few spots left | Link in bio for your audition slot! Our 8-Week Film Acting Term is designed for adult actors (16+) who want practical, on-set-inspir
🎬✨ CALLING ALL YOUNG ACTORS! ✨🎬
Auditions are happening 22 Feb — and we want you in the room! Our Youth Acting Program is here!
 Thursdays | 4:30–5:30 pm
For teens 16 and under
8‑week term starting 5 March If you love performing, cr
✨ WANT IN? ✨ Ready to join The Darling Theatre Company? Here’s the journey 👇 🎬 Step 1: Audition — Saturday 22 February 🎭 Step 2: Train inside our Company & Film Program 🌟 Step 3: Earn your place in the performing ensemble Our fi
🎭 Step into the work with Darling Theatre Company! 🎭 • Rehearsal Sessions – 8‑week actor training + live performances, with over 136 hours of rehearsal time. 
• 1-on-1 Coaching – personalised training in text, voice, movement
AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT 🎭 The Darling Theatre Company | Casting Call Our 2026 season begins. Four performance blocks. Three Youth & Film terms. A full year of classical plays, new works, camera training, and ensemble creation. And it all start
At The Darling, we believe in dedication to the work. Courage in the unknown. Craft built through voice, movement, and text. Collaboration over ego. And community - always. We train as we perform. We perform as we learn. This is our foundation 🐝