Andrew Benson, Head of Drama
Cranbrook Drama Tour 2026 – Japan Information Evening
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Cranbrook Drama Tour to Japan in September 2026, an extraordinary opportunity for students taking Drama as an elective in 2026, Years 9-11, HSC Drama, and IB Theatre to engage deeply with one of the world’s most distinctive and culturally rich theatrical traditions. This immersive tour will take place across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, offering students a rare chance to experience Japan’s historical and contemporary performance practices first-hand.
The tour is designed to align closely with the NSW Drama syllabus and the IB Diploma Theatre course. Through hands-on workshops in Butoh, Noh, Kabuki, Suzuki Method, and Taiko drumming—as well as performances and cultural site visits—students will develop practical skills, deepen their understanding of non-Western theatrical forms, and enhance their analytical and creative capacities. Whether your child is devising group work, preparing individual projects, or engaging in collaborative ensemble work, this tour will provide critical learning experiences that directly support their classroom and assessment outcomes.
We warmly invite all interested families to attend our Information Evening, where we will provide a detailed overview of the tour itinerary, curriculum connections, safety and supervision protocols, costs, and application procedures. This will be a fantastic opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from the Drama staff and our partners Travel Gang who are coordinating the tour.
Information Night Details:
Date: Monday 18th August
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Drama Performance Room – Level 3 Vicars Centenary Building
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing more about this transformative opportunity for your child to explore global theatre and cultural learning in Japan.
Andrew Benson
Head of Drama
