Senior School drama activities are held in the Barbara Nicholls Drama Studio, and other performance spaces include the Peter Duly Concert Hall and Assembly Hall.

 

Creative expression and imagination are utilised through Abbotsleigh’s drama programs. Each year girls in the Junior and Senior Schools audition for productions, showcasing the diversity of talent from dramatic performance to musical theatre. The Junior School has been involved in Wakakirri, while the Senior School girls have recently performed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Over the Moon.

 

AbbLib, a form of theatre sports, has become a popular event for Middle School girls to test their spontaneity, teamwork and risk taking skills. Girls with an interest in theatre sports can enter regional and state competitions through AbbSchool programs.

 

Persuasive speaking and entertaining delivery skills are developed through our strong debating and public speaking co-curricular activities. Abbotsleigh regularly enters teams into the ISDA and Archdale debating competition, and also participates in the annual AHIGS Festival of Speech.

 

Dance transcends the boundaries of language and culture and girls from all ages and backgrounds enthusiastically participate in both class and extra-curricular lessons. Practice and precision have led our dance teams to huge success in various local, national and international eisteddfods and showcases.