thursday evenings
27th November 2025 to 15th January 2026
An exciting series of six Stage Combat Drop-in sessions in Melbourne: self-contained and each focusing on a different aspect of stage combat craft. Come as you’re free, or book the whole series as a bundle.
What is it?
Our Drop-In Series is your chance to train in a range of stage combat techniques – as and when you’re free.
Stage combat is one of the most exciting, and also one of the most challenging areas of performance. There is rigour needed to embody techniques for safety, illusion and performance, which means an investment in time. However for many actors, finding the time to commit to a full course around other work can be a challenge. So we’ve set up a collection of classes that are your chance to throw yourself into the craft.
Each session specialises in a particular aspect, genre or performance approach for stage combat – giving you the luxury to really hone in on areas of work that frequently crop up in the industry, but which can’t always squeeze into standard stage combat courses.
Students who attend the full suite of classes will come away with a breadth of industry-ready skills. Alternatively, since each session is self-contained students can elect to join us whenever they are available, or for specific skills or weapon studies. The single sessions are also perfect for anyone who is interested in trying stage combat, but who is not yet ready (or financially able) to commit to a longer course.
Either way, you’ll have the chance to train with a great bunch of like-minded creatives, widen your performance range, and have an evening of diving into one of the most fun aspects of acting.
Summer 2025-26 Program
Sessions will be announced shortly
SESSION ONE: Thursday 27th November
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SESSION TWO: Thursday 4th December
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SESSION THREE: *WEDNESDAY* 10th December
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SESSION FOUR: Thursday 18th December
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SESSION FIVE: Thursday 8th January
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SESSION SIX: Thursday 16th January
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When is it?
Thursday evenings, from 27th November 2025 to 15th January 2025 (excluding Christmas and New Year)
*NOTE SESSION THREE IS ON WEDNESDAY 10th December*
6:30-9:30pm
Where is it?
Dancehouse Carlton
150 Princes Street, Carlton North, 3054
Who is it for?
These workshops are ideal for performers from a range of backgrounds: actors, musical theatre performers, opera performers, stunt performers, dancers: anyone who at some point may up perform staged action, anyone who wants to expand their movement skills, or anyone who’s curious to know how to perform dramatic fights. We also welcome creatives and crew.
Each session caters for all levels of experience, ability and fitness.
Captivate advocates for diverse and equitable work- and learning-spaces. If you have any concerns, questions or requests for support of any kind please get in touch with us.
How much is it?
- BUNDLE – All 6 Sessions: $375 +GST
- SINGLE CLASS CONCESSION: $65 +GST
- SINGLE CLASS STANDARD: $75 +GST
A Min. 50% deposit is required for bundle registration; and full payment is required for single classes
How do I register and grab a spot?
Just fill out the online form and we’ll get the ball rolling.
After you register you should receive a confirmation email. An invoice will be then sent to you within 2 working days. If you don’t hear from us at all then check your junk mail, then get in touch.
Please note that we’re not able to reserve your workshop place without a deposit payment (for BUNDLE bookings) or full payment (for SINGLE CLASSES), and any payments made are nonrefundable.
meet the team
your tutors
Lyndall Grant (she/her): 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): ASSISTANT TUTOR
Josh Bell is an associate fight director for Captivate, actor and theatre-maker based in Melbourne.