Drama

Arts Tour 2026

The John XXIII College Arts Department is excited to announce its first Arts Tour – a unique and cross-curricular cultural tour, experiencing Arts-based and culturally broadening activities in New York City!

Students attending the tour will engage in a packed itinerary that includes cultural landmarks in New York such as Times Square, Ellis Island, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Museum of Natural History, Ellen’s Stardust Diner and more, as well as taking part in activities tailored to the Arts, such as Broadway workshops, plays and musicals, MOMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Chelsea Galleries, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Centre, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Centre, the NBC Studios and live concerts.

The approximate cost of the Arts Tour is ~ $9,500 and coincides with the mid-year holidays and Pilgrimage. The Arts Tour is scheduled to depart on Wednesday, 1 July, for ten days.

Students are invited to apply for the John XXIII College Arts Tour, considering the following details and conditions:

• Students must be studying Year 11 and/or Year 12 Drama, Music, Visual Arts or Media in 2026 to attend the tour.
• Tour itineraries and costs are subject to change, based on the size and makeup of the tour cohort.
• Students applying for the Arts Tour are required to submit a letter of application detailing their 2026 ATAR courses in the Arts, involvement and commitment to the Arts during their time at the College and reasons for attending the tour.  This letter must be no more than one typed page and must be submitted to Mr Tsakisiris by Friday, 27 June.
• Students successful in applying for the Arts Tour will be required to sign Tour Conditions and Behaviour contracts.

We look forward to planning an unforgettable experience for our Arts students in 2026! Please contact Mr Kros or Mr Tsakisiris with queries relating to the Arts Tour, and to submit letters of application by Friday, 27 June.

Upcoming Drama performances

Get ready for an exciting month of theatre at Roncalli Hall and our Gonzaga Barry Lecture Theatre! Our talented drama students are set to take the stage with a series of entertaining and thought-provoking performances, and we warmly invite the whole community to come along and support their creativity. Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, quick-witted competition, or a slice of life from across the years, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and join us for these memorable nights of live theatre!

• Year 9 Drama Night – The Bee’s Knees – Thursday 5 June, 7pm, Roncalli Hall
• House Theatre Sports Tuesday 10 June, 7pm, GBLT
• Year 8 Drama Performance – The British are Coming – Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 June, 4:30pm, Roncalli Hall
• Year 10 Drama Night – Slice of Life – Tuesday 1 July, 7pm, Roncalli Hall

George Tsakisiris

Head of Learning Area - Drama