STOMPING GROUND
summer school
STOMPING GROUND: AUSTRALIA'S LEADING PHYSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL
A fantastic experience! A whole bunch of new tools, practical and dynamic, wrapped up in a blanket of holistic yumminess! Stimulating, useful, thought‑provoking and challenging – I enjoyed every minute.
Julie Nolan (Artistic Director, Red Leap Theatre, New Zealand).
The best kick-start to a year I’ve ever had. A kick up the bum mentally and physically – like nitro for an actor; I loved it!
Peter Rasmussen (Casting Director).
2025 will mark Stomping Ground’s 27th year. This annual physical theatre summer intensive training program, which was the first of its kind in Australia, is led by Zen Zen Zo founders Lynne Bradley and Simon Woods, Zen Zen Zo company members and guest artist, Helen Smith.
The aim of Stomping Ground is to introduce participants to a range of physical theatre disciplines including Zen Zen Zo’s specialty areas of the Suzuki Method, Butoh, and Viewpoints. Stomping Ground provides a solid base in these methods focusing on developing the performer’s physical, vocal and ensemble skills. It is also a journey of transformation – both personally and professionally – as participants begin the new year by refining their goals for the year, shaping their craft, and meeting fellow artists and creative souls with similar interests and beliefs.
2 week physical theatre training intensive
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Mon 5 - Fri 16 Jan, 2026
9am - 3pm
Thomas Dixon Centre, West End (Brisbane)
$740 / $640 Conc. Early bird*
$890 / $790 conc. full fee
*early bird must be booked and paid prior to 30 nov, 2024.
1 week training & devising masterclass
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Mon 12 - Fri 16 Jan, 2025
9am - 3pm
Thomas Dixon Centre, West End (Brisbane)
$425 / $375 Conc. Early bird*
$575 / $475 conc. full fee
*early bird must be booked and paid prior to 30 nov, 2024.
terms & conditions
2 x Full Scholarships are available to First Nations participants.