MELBOURNE
Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May 2026
Get stage combat training with the next generation of Fight Directors.
Work alongside emerging fight directors and teachers in a low-pressure workshop — guided by leading Australian Fight and Movement Director, Lyndall Grant.
A select group of participants will train in industry-ready techniques across a two-day intensive, offered at a significantly reduced rate.
What Is it?
This exciting two-day workshop is ideal for actors who want to build essential industry skills, in a relaxed and collaborative environment.
Stage and screen combat training is a core part of an actor’s toolkit, allowing for clear, confident storytelling in physically heightened scenes. These skills take time to embody — and this workshop creates the space to do exactly that. Actors and emerging fight directors will work side-by-side, with actors developing their physical practice while fight directors refine their craft.
What to expect.
Across the two days, you’ll work with a range of genres, weapon systems and movement styles. Sessions include focused technique work, introductions to new weapons, and practical explorations of how fight choreography is developed in rehearsal.
This makes the workshop ideal for actors who want preparation for professional work, without the pressure.
You’ll be working with emerging fight directors already operating in the industry, supported by assistants at earlier stages of their training. The program is overseen by Lyndall Grant, who will also contribute select workshop sessions across the two days.
What you’ll get out of it.
You will:
- expand your performance range
- gain practical industry insight
- build agency in the room
- broaden your movement choices
- learn essential safety practices
- embody physical story-telling in heightened scenes
And you will connect with the performers and fight directors who will be shaping our future industry.
When is it?
Thursday 30th April to Friday 1st May 2026
10:00am to 5:30pm
Where is it?
Dancehouse Carlton
150 Princes St., Carlton North, 3054
Who is it for?
This intensive is designed for actors who want to expand their craft in a supportive and open environment. We welcome emerging actors and experienced performers alike.
We are prioritise safe and accessible learning spaces, so please have a chat to us if you have any questions.
How much is it?
- STANDARD: $275 +GST
Places are strictly limited so early registration is recommended. Some single-day places may be available — get in touch to enquire.
How to register.
Click the link above to secure your spot. Your registration is confirmed on finalisation of the workshop fees. Full payment details and your tax invoice will be emailed to you within 2 business days – if you don’t hear from us check your junk mail then get in touch.
Please note that we’re not able to reserve your workshop place without a payment, and any payments made are nonrefundable.
meet the team
Meet your tutors
Lyndall Grant (she/her): HEAD TUTOR
Lyndall is a Fight Director, Movement Director, actor and Motion Capture Specialist who works in Australia and Internationally for stage and screen.
Josh Bell (he/him): TUTOR
Josh is an associate fight director for Captivate, actor and theatre-maker based in Melbourne.
Daniel Lamech (he/him): TUTOR
Daniel is a training fight director, training intimacy coordinator, theatre maker and actor based in Ballarat.