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Shakespeare Series: Romeo and Juliet
An advanced holiday program for young actors eager to advance their performance skills through a Shakespearean deep dive.
Facilitated by The Empire Youth Arts as part of The Empire's 30-Year Celebrations
#O Romeo, Romeo,
wherefore art thou Romeo?
The Empire Youth Arts Shakespeare Series is an advanced holiday program for young actors 15 – 18yrs eager to advance their performance skills through a Shakespearean deep dive. In five days, students will develop their technical skills through the rehearsals of an abridged production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, blending traditional and contemporary language, movement and ensemble work, with a performance for families on the Friday evening.
Tailored to fit the cast size, this workshop ensures every actor is fully immersed in the experience. Ideal for those craving a fast-paced challenge, this program will deepen students' knowledge and
stretch their performance abilities in exciting new ways.
There is only a limited number of places available in a workshop, book early to avoid disappointment. An online audition will take place following enrolment to determine casting.
KEY DATES:
Tuesday 1 December 2026 - Enrolments Close at 3:00pm
Wednesday 6 January 2027 - Auditions for Role Allocations Due by 12:00pm
Monday 11 January - Friday 15 January 2027 – Workshops Dates
Friday 15 January 2027 - Friends and Family Showcase Performance at 6:00pm
Bookings Close: 3pm Tuesday 1 December 2026 (or when spots sell out)
Payment plans now available. See details here.
Drama
Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm
#KNOW SOMEONE READY FOR A SHAKESPEAREAN CHALLENGE?
Nominate yourself or someone you know to receive a Mort & Co Youth Arts Scholarship placement in the 2027 Shakespeare Series Workshop.
Nominations and applications close 5:00pm, Tuesday 1st December, 2026.
All nominations will be reviewed by The Empire Leadership Team, and the selected participant will be chosen based on their passion, potential, and the impact this opportunity could have for them.
Please note, this support only includes the cost of the workshop, not any associated travel, accommodation or food.
#Payment Plans
We now offer Payment Plans on selected Youth Arts Workshops. Below is the step-by-step guide for how to set up a payment plan for Shakespeare Series: Romeo and Juliet.
Before you start: You must have an account on The Empire to access the payment plan option.
If you wish to pay by instalments, your payment plan must be set up before the date of your first class.
1. Login
Visit The Empire website and Login to your account.
Don’t have an account? You’ll need to create one before booking
2. Choose your Workshop
Find the Shakespeare Series: Romeo and Juliet Workshop, fill in the Enrolment Form and click Pay Enrolment Fee
3. Select your Term Price
Add the number of students you would like to enroll into the Term Price, then click Proceed
4. Enter your details
Complete your booking details and click Proceed to reservation, then select Reserve Now.
5. Check your email
You’ll receive an email confirming your booking is held, you have 72 hours to complete your reservation, otherwise it will automatically be released.
6. Complete your booking
Return to your reservation and select Complete Online.
You’ll then be given the option to either:
Pay Full Now
Pay in Instalments
Over 2 instalments, taken out in early December 2026 and early January 2027.
7. Choose your payment plan
Select Pay in Instalments, add your payment method, then click Order now and follow the prompts to complete your payment plan.
Important: You must be signed in to your account to select the instalment option. If you’re not signed in, the payment plan option will not appear.
You must have set up the payment plan BEFORE the first class date.
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