D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 season, delivering a bold program of professional contemporary, multicultural theatre.
Guided by a mission to strengthen connections and effect meaningful transformation through diverse, investigative, visceral and enlightening theatre experiences, the 2026 calendar offers purposeful training for professional artists, theatre lovers, and community members.
The season commences with the intensive Young Artists Physical Theatre Residency (14-17 January), followed by a Community Open Day on 31 January, where the public is invited to experience the collective’s unique training style first-hand.
2026 Season Highlights:
• Young Artists Physical Theatre Residency (14-17 January): Specifically for young artists
aged 12–25, this intensive residency provides a professional platform to explore
physical theatre and collaborative creation. Participants work under expert mentorship
to develop an original devised performance.
• D.I.V.E. Community Open Day (31 January): A free event welcoming the community to
trial upcoming workshops through free taster sessions. The morning includes a shared
community lunch and a grand draw for D.I.V.E. merchandise and a 2026 Training
Membership.
• Dancing With Words (21 March & 18 July): A workshop investigating the poetic body
and the embodiment of text. Participants explore the intersection of language and
movement to find a deeper connection between the spoken word and the moving self.
• School Holiday Theatre Program (8 April & 1 July): Tailored for younger creatives aged
6–14, this program invites children to devise original scenes and build confidence
through playful physical storytelling.
• The Art of Presence (23 May): A deep dive into the physical body as the primary source
of creativity. This workshop focuses on non-verbal communication, spatial awareness,
and the visceral power of presence.
• Theatre of the Oppressed Intensive (31 August – 4 September): A five-day intensive
training in the Boal method, using theatre as a vital tool for social change, community
dialogue, and empowerment.
For full program details, workshop registrations, and residency applications, visit
