Programs

We offer a range of programs that address social issues and disadvantage.

We run weekly drama classes, tailor-made programs for schools or organisations, as well as offering one-off workshops.

Current Programs

Spring Onto Stage LGBTQIA+ Workshop series

A series of drama workshops for LGBTQIA+ Adults, Elders and Friends in partnership with SpringOUT Pride Festival
When:
November 2024
Venue:
Ainslie Arts Centre

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Stage of Empathy

A theatre-based training program to make community activities more accessible for people with disabilities
When:
2024-2026
Where :
NSW, VIC and the ACT

Expressive Pathways

A free program for Young Adults (17-24) with neurodivergence or intellectual disabilities, looking to enter the workforce, or expand their work-ready skills.
When:
2024-2025 Monday afternoons from 1pm-4pm (9 weeks during school terms)
Venue:
Woden Library

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iDrama (formerly Inclusive Drama) Classes

Weekly drama classes for people with intellectual disabilities.
When and Where:
10am-12 noon, Monday Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon
10am-12noon, Wednesday Woden Library
3-5pm Wednesday Downer Community Centre, Downer

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Playback Theatre Ensemble

Professional Training in Playback Theatre
Venue:
Gorman Arts Centre

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Upcoming Programs

Acting Out: On Screen

School holiday film program for LGBTQIA+ Youth aged 12-17

After the huge success of our last four programs, we have fundraised to run this program this year.

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Available Programs

Tailor Made Programs and Workshops

We are always looking for new ways to use theatre for social change.

In the past we have tailor-made month-long programs for Defence personnel or weekend workshops for LGBTQIA+ youth.

With thanks to our program partners:

Past Programs

One Day Playback Theatre Intensive

One Day Professional Training in Playback Theatre
When:
Sat May 18 10am-5pm
Venue:
Gorman Arts Centre

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Flair

Free program for people with disability and mental health challenges devising and performing an original main stage play.
When:
1-4pm, Monday and Friday
Venue:
Woden Library

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Re-Emergence

A residency program for people with disabilities from rural communities to devise and
perform an original film about their experiences of drought, bushfires and the pandemic.
When:
2021-2024
Venue:
Performances at the Twyford Theatre, Tathra, the Hume Conservatorium,
and the Uniting Church Queanbeyan

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Project Alchemy

A series of Playback Theatre performances, artist residencies and community led art
programs in 5 Local Government Areas affected by the Black Summer Bushfires
When:
2022-2023
Venue:
Eurobodalla Shire, Bega Shire, East Gippsland, Queanbeyan Palarang and the ACT

Systems of Sanity

A free theatre project asking the hard questions about mental health and the mental health system
When:
1-4pm, Tuesday
Venue:
Gorman Arts Centre

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Flair

Free program for people with disability devising and performing an original main stage play.
When:
1-4pm, Monday
Venue:
Gorman Arts Centre

Cultural Diversity in Canberra Arts Workshops

Workshops for Migrant and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) artists to share their experiences of continuing their art practice in Canberra.
When:
July 2022
Venue:
Gorman Arts Centre

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Speaking Role

Free drama program for people with disabilities that affect their ability to communicate .
When:
10am-12 noon, Tuesday
Venue:
Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon

Actorvate

Professional Training in Applied Theatre and Community Arts and Cultural Development
Venue:
Gorman Arts Centre

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Pandemic Players

A theatre program exploring the effects of COVID-19 on the ageing population

Bridges or Barricades

Theatre program about conflict resolution available for schools in partnership with Multicultural Youth Services.

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Acting Out: On Screen

School holiday film program for LGBTQIA+ Youth aged 12-17

After the huge success of our pilot program in October 2020, we hope to run this program twice a year.

Australian Defence Force ARRTS program

Theatre program for currently serving Defence personnel with physical or psychological injury.

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Encampment
Workshop

Drama workshops for LGBTQIA+ youth at a weekend camp.

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Forum Theatre
Workshop

Weekend workshop for theatre practitioners interested in facilitating Image and Forum Theatre processes.

Playback Theatre

Interactive theatre in which the audience share stories and see them played back before them.

Imaginary Borders

Theatre program for youth from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

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Ignite

Drama program for people with disability and mental health conditions at Belconnen Arts Centre.

Inclusive Theatre Design Workshop

Theatre design workshop for people with and without disability led by Cristiane Novak.

L’Arche
Geneseret

Theatre workshops and performance development for the L’Arche Geneseret Canberra Community.

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Everyone Everyday

Forum Theatre program in schools.

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Rebus acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pays our respect to elders past, present and emerging.

We practice radical empathy through theatre and other arts to stimulate healing and provoke social and environmental change. Together with our donors and friends, Rebus is embarking on a bold new path to reach more of our marginalised than ever before. Play your own part by making a tax deductible donation to support our mission here!

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The Rebus Staff Wellbeing Program is supported by Hands Across Canberra in partnership with the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund and the Canberra Foundations Collective.

Programs

We offer a range of programs that address social issues and disadvantage.

We run weekly drama classes, tailor-made programs for schools or organisations, as well as offering one-off workshops.

Current Programs

Join the mailing list to find out about upcoming programs

Upcoming Programs

Available Programs

With thanks to our program partners:

The Canberra Theatre Centre

SpringOUT Pride Festival

Libraries ACT

Multicultural Youth Services

Meridian
(formerly Aids Action Council)

Capital Region Community Services

Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres

Past Programs

Rebus acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pays our respect to elders past, present and emerging.