Seymour and Shopfront Arts Co-op present
Dive inside Kendall Feaver’s stage adaptation of Miles Franklin’s iconic novel My Brilliant Career through live performance extracts, interactive discussion and practical exploration. Students will unpack key moments from the play, investigate different directorial approaches and explore how theatrical choices bring the work from page to stage.
Image credit: Joshua Morris
For over 50 years, Seymour Centre has been a leading hub for arts, culture, and education in Sydney. Located at the University of Sydney, Seymour is dedicated to connecting young people with the performing arts through dynamic education programs, school workshops, and curriculum-linked experiences. Their programs are designed to enrich learning, inspire creativity and provide meaningful engagement with contemporary performance and artists.
Shopfront Arts Co-op is much more than a youth arts organisation—it is a vibrant, youth-led creative community where young people are encouraged to show up as they are and be heard. For 50 years, Shopfront has championed the voices, stories, and lived experiences of diverse young people. From first-time participants to emerging artists at the beginning of their careers, every young person is placed at the centre of the creative process.
Writer Kendall Feaver adapted from Miles Fanklin’s novel
Producer Seymour and Shopfront Arts Co-op
Tickets
$32 per student. One teacher free per 10 students; $32 for each additional teacher.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due 5 October 2027.
From 2 November 2027, if you are a teacher trying to make a school booking, please contact our Box Office staff directly via phone 02 7255 1561 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au
Curriculum Links
Suitable for students in years 11–12
Stage 6 Preliminary Drama
Stage 6 HSC Drama: Australian drama and theatre
Your Visit
Find out how to get here and when to arrive.
Risk Assessment
Find our Risk Assessment for schools here.
Code of Conduct
Find our Code of Conduct for schools here.
Contact Us
Please email education@seymour.sydney.edu.au with any questions.
Suitable for students in years 11–12
Stage 6 Preliminary Drama
Stage 6 HSC Drama: Australian drama and theatre
Studio 2
| Tue 16 Nov | 11am |
|---|
Approximately 90 minutes. No lockout applies.
| School Student | $32 |
|---|---|
| School Teacher | $32 |
No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
One teacher free per 10 students; $32 for each additional teacher.
Total students per workshop: 30 (multiple small school groups allowed).
Seymour Centre is proud to introduce low ICSEA pricing across selected programs to help make high-quality arts education more accessible to more schools.
Schools with an ICSEA value below 1000, as listed on the My School website at the time of booking, may be eligible for subsidised tickets to this event.
To express interest and check eligibility, please fill out this form.
Recommended for ages 16+. Content contains physical violence, coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and sex scenes. May contain haze smoke, loud or sudden sounds, strobe lighting and the use of prop weapons.
Filming and photography strictly prohibited.
Children under two years may not sit on a guardian's lap free of charge. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the studio.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Suitable for students in years 11–12
Stage 6 Preliminary Drama
Stage 6 HSC Drama: Australian drama and theatre
Studio 2
| Tue 16 Nov | 11am |
|---|
Approximately 90 minutes. No lockout applies.
| School Student | $32 |
|---|---|
| School Teacher | $32 |
No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
One teacher free per 10 students; $32 for each additional teacher.
Total students per workshop: 30 (multiple small school groups allowed).
Seymour Centre is proud to introduce low ICSEA pricing across selected programs to help make high-quality arts education more accessible to more schools.
Schools with an ICSEA value below 1000, as listed on the My School website at the time of booking, may be eligible for subsidised tickets to this event.
To express interest and check eligibility, please fill out this form.
Recommended for ages 16+. Content contains physical violence, coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and sex scenes. May contain haze smoke, loud or sudden sounds, strobe lighting and the use of prop weapons.
Filming and photography strictly prohibited.
Children under two years may not sit on a guardian's lap free of charge. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the studio.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
For over 50 years, Seymour Centre has been a leading hub for arts, culture, and education in Sydney. Located at the University of Sydney, Seymour is dedicated to connecting young people with the performing arts through dynamic education programs, school workshops, and curriculum-linked experiences. Their programs are designed to enrich learning, inspire creativity and provide meaningful engagement with contemporary performance and artists.
Shopfront Arts Co-op is much more than a youth arts organisation—it is a vibrant, youth-led creative community where young people are encouraged to show up as they are and be heard. For 50 years, Shopfront has championed the voices, stories, and lived experiences of diverse young people. From first-time participants to emerging artists at the beginning of their careers, every young person is placed at the centre of the creative process.
Writer Kendall Feaver adapted from Miles Fanklin’s novel
Producer Seymour and Shopfront Arts Co-op
Tickets
$32 per student. One teacher free per 10 students; $32 for each additional teacher.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due 5 October 2027.
From 2 November 2027, if you are a teacher trying to make a school booking, please contact our Box Office staff directly via phone 02 7255 1561 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au
Curriculum Links
Suitable for students in years 11–12
Stage 6 Preliminary Drama
Stage 6 HSC Drama: Australian drama and theatre
Your Visit
Find out how to get here and when to arrive.
Risk Assessment
Find our Risk Assessment for schools here.
Code of Conduct
Find our Code of Conduct for schools here.
Contact Us
Please email education@seymour.sydney.edu.au with any questions.