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7 unusual facts about National Institute of Dramatic Art


Cassandra Harris

Born in Sydney, Australia, Harris was a student at the National Institute of Dramatic Art.

Emma Pask

In 1995 she undertook a one-year part-time course at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) young actor's studio.

Graeme Brosnan

Graeme graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) where he majored in writing, directing and theatre production.

Laura Brent

Born in Melbourne, Brent attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art, where she trained as an actress and a singer and graduated in 2007.

Maeve Dermody

During high school she was active in drama classes, as well as the Australian Theatre for Young People, and furthered her acting education with several courses at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney.

Mel Gibson filmography

Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia when he was 12 years old and later studied acting at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art.

The Idiot

In October 2011, the Australian director and sound designer Max Lyandvert adapted the show into a Three Act play performed by National Institute of Dramatic Art students at Bay 20 ath the CarriageWorks, in Sydney, Australia.


Ann Burbrook

She also administered Theatresports in Queensland for three years before successfully auditioning for the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

Jessica Marais

While still completing her final year she won the role in Packed to the Rafters, along with co-star and fellow NIDA graduate Hugh Sheridan.

Samantha Noble

In 2001 Samantha graduated BA in Drama, History and Education from the Australian Catholic University and she has trained at NIDA, Actors Studio New York, Stella Adler Institute Los Angeles, Ivana Chubbick Studio, On Camera Connections and ATYP.

Tara Morice

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Australian History and English from the Australian National University and graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1987.

Tyler Coppin

Coppin attended Rio Americano High School and California State University, Sacramento before migrating to Australia aged nineteen where he attended and graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art.

Wil Traval

He studied Media and Literature at La Trobe University, but later he decided he would prefer to study at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).


see also

Anzac Parade, Sydney

This is due to the lack of rail infrastructure in the area and the Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney Cricket Ground, Randwick Racecourse and the University of New South Wales, Long Bay Gaol and National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) all being located on this road.