CURRENT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

2025 Theatre of the Oppressed Training

QSE invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those with lived experience of incarceration or justice involvement, to apply for a Scholarship to attend our 5-day intensive Theatre of the Oppressed workshop. The ideal scholarship recipient will be an artist or community worker interested in performance, group work, and socio-political change.

Applicants must be over 18 yrs and able to attend all 5 days.

WHAT TO EXPECT: This intensive includes fun, energetic, practical group exercises and forms (including Image Theatre, Forum Theatre, and Cop in the Head); plus opportunities to ‘be a joker’ and participate in discussions on TO history, philosophy, and pedagogy.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send to shakespearebeyond@qldshakespeare.org –

A letter (max 1 page), video (max 2 mins) or audio recording (max 2 mins) outlining why you’re interested in the training. 

Please contact Liliana at shakespearebeyond@qldshakespeare.org with any questions.

2025 Young Actor’s Shakespeare Intensive

QSE invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those with lived experience of incarceration or justice involvement, to apply for a Scholarship to attend our 4 day Young Actors Shakespeare Intensive workshop. The ideal scholarship recipient will be a young person (grade 7 – 12) keen to develop their performance skills and learn about playing with classical text.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Become a QSE actor for the holidays! We invite you to train with us as an ensemble in a fun and collaborative environment. Over four full days, you’ll dive into Shakespeare’s works through engaging exercises and techniques drawn from QSE’s Core Ensemble training and rehearsal practices.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send to shakespearebeyond@qldshakespeare.org –

A letter (max 1 page), video (max 2 mins) or audio recording (max 2 mins) outlining why you’re interested in the training. 

Please contact Liliana at shakespearebeyond@qldshakespeare.org with any questions.

“I gained more of an understanding in how to tell a story and paint a picture through my own voice and experiences. I was surprised at how relatable and relevant Shakespeare is to present day life.” Myee, 2018 Speaking Shakespeare In Your Own Voice Scholarship Recipient

PAST TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2025 Linklater Voice Training

QSE invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those with lived experience of incarceration or justice involvement, to apply for a Scholarship to attend both weekends of Linklater Voice Training. This opportunity is perfect for passionate communicators looking to develop their skills as artists, educators, public speakers, or students.

2025 Speaking Shakespeare In Your Own Voice

QSE invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those with lived experience of incarceration or justice involvement, to apply for this Scholarship. The ideal scholarship recipient will be someone who aspires to develop as a performer, educator, applied theatre practitioner, or student.

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