Actor Training at Nine Years Theatre
Actor training has always been an integral part of Nine Years Theatre's practice. We share our training methods and philosophy with the wider community through public classes and long-form actor training programmes.
Long-form Actor Training
NYT Brewery
a long-form actor training programme
NYT Brewery is a space for slow, rigorous cultivation — where performers train, question and return to fundamentals over time. Rooted in NYT's longstanding commitment to actor training, the programme brings together methodologies and practices that the company has developed, refined and lived through its work.
At NYT Brewery, training is understood as an ongoing practice rather than a means to an end. It is something to be returned to, repeatedly, over time.
Duration
October 2026 – March 2028
October 2026 – March 2028
Format
Part-time, long-form training programme
Part-time, long-form training programme
Current Intake
Applications closed
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Public Classes
NYT's public classes offer focused training in different aspects of the performer's craft. Each class also forms part of the NYT Brewery curriculum, with a number of places available to members of the public.
Mandarin Enunciation
19, 20, 22 & 23 October 2026
7pm – 10pm
Designed for individuals who wish to improve their Mandarin pronunciation,
this class focuses on the fundamentals of Mandarin phonetics, including consonants,
vowels, tones and standard spoken Mandarin. Participants will also work with
different types of texts to develop greater clarity and accuracy in speech.
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Mandarin Speech Work for Performance
26 – 30 October 2026
Monday – Friday · 7pm – 10pm
Delivering lines requires not only good pronunciation but also strong language
expression skills. This class explores stresses, pauses and links, intonation,
voice and emotion, helping performers develop greater clarity and expressiveness
when working with Mandarin text.
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Suzuki Method of Actor Training
16 – 28 November 2026
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays · 7.30pm – 10pm
Saturdays · 10.30am – 1pm & 2.15pm – 4.45pm
Saturdays · 10.30am – 1pm & 2.15pm – 4.45pm
The Suzuki Method of Actor Training focuses on energy production, breath calibration
and centre of gravity, working towards the cultivation of the performer's
“invisible body”. The training develops strength, groundedness and presence on stage.
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Viewpoints
4 – 16 January 2027
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays · 7.30pm – 10pm
Saturdays · 10.30am – 1pm & 2.15pm – 4.45pm
Saturdays · 10.30am – 1pm & 2.15pm – 4.45pm
Viewpoints trains performers to work together through a shared awareness of
time and space. Through elements such as shape, movement, architecture,
kinesthetic response and duration, participants develop greater physical
awareness, responsiveness and ensemble sensitivity.
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Speak From Within — A Masterclass in Acting by Nelson Chia
8 – 12 November 2027
Monday – Friday · 7pm – 10pm
Under Nelson Chia's guidance, this masterclass explores acting concepts and
techniques that enable performers to delve deeper into the inner worlds of
characters, using the study and performance of scenes from selected plays.
More information coming later