NSW Education Standards Authority presents
ONSTAGE
Showcasing 2025 HSC works
Two programs of OnSTAGE will be presented in Seymour Centre's York Theatre from Saturday 7 February to Friday 13 February 2026. Both programs will feature a selection of exemplary group and individual projects from 2025 Higher School Certificate (HSC) Drama students including performances, video drama, and a moved reading of a script.
Auslan interpreted performances
We are committed to making OnSTAGE welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Both performances on Monday 9 February will feature an Auslan interpreter. All video dramas include captions at every performance.
OnSTAGE exhibition
Exemplary individual projects by HSC Drama students will be on exhibition in the upstairs Seymour Centre foyer from Saturday 7 February to Friday 13 February 2026. Projects include Critical Analysis and Design (costume, lighting, set and, promotion and program). Exhibition entry is free.
Bookings
School bookings open Monday 17 November 2025 and general public bookings from Monday 24 November 2025, using the respective links above.
Please note school bookings are online only and cannot be made via phone. A limit of 60 tickets per school booking applies.
OnSTAGE includes contemporary political and social issues and some language that may offend. It is advisable to take this into consideration when deciding the age group of students invited to attend.
A link to the program will be available early February 2026.
Image credit: Anna Warr
Tickets
$38 per student. One teacher free per 10 students; $48 for each additional teacher.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by 5pm Friday 19 December 2025. Bookings can be made using the links above. Please note school bookings are online only and cannot be made via phone.
Bookings
From 30 January 2026, if you are a teacher looking to make a school booking for this event, please contact our Box Office directly via phone (02 7255 1561) or email (schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au). A limit of 60 tickets per school booking applies.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Risk assessment
Find our 2026 risk assessment information here.
York Theatre
| Sat 7 Feb* | 1pm |
|---|---|
| Mon 9 Feb | 7pm |
| Tue 10 Feb* | 1pm |
| Wed 11 Feb | 7pm |
| Thu 12 Feb* | 1pm |
| Fri 13 Feb | 7pm |
*Please note that all matinee performances are school shows.
York Theatre
| Sat 7 Feb | 7pm |
|---|---|
| Mon 9 Feb* | 1pm |
| Tue 10 Feb | 7pm |
| Wed 11 Feb* | 1pm |
| Thu 12 Feb | 7pm |
| Fri 13 Feb* | 1pm |
*Please note that all matinee performances are school shows.
Approximately 140 minutes with a 20-minute interval. A partial lockout applies; patrons may enter at a suitable break in the performance.
| School Student | $38 |
|---|---|
| School Teacher* | $48 |
No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
*One teacher free per 10 students for school groups; $48 for each additional teacher.
A limit of 60 tickets per school booking applies.
| Adult | $48 |
|---|---|
| Concession (Student/Pensioner)* | $38 |
$7 transaction fee applies.
*Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
Please note general public tickets are only available for the evening performances.
We wish to advise that this performance of OnSTAGE includes coarse language, adult themes, and references to culturally sensitive material, including current political and social issues and is recommended for ages 15+.
Filming and photography strictly prohibited.
Infants may sit on a guardians lap free of charge. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the theatre.
Both performances on Monday 9 February will feature an Auslan interpreter. All video dramas include captions at every performance.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561. You can read more about venue accessibility here.
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.
York Theatre
| Sat 7 Feb* | 1pm |
|---|---|
| Mon 9 Feb | 7pm |
| Tue 10 Feb* | 1pm |
| Wed 11 Feb | 7pm |
| Thu 12 Feb* | 1pm |
| Fri 13 Feb | 7pm |
*Please note that all matinee performances are school shows.
York Theatre
| Sat 7 Feb | 7pm |
|---|---|
| Mon 9 Feb* | 1pm |
| Tue 10 Feb | 7pm |
| Wed 11 Feb* | 1pm |
| Thu 12 Feb | 7pm |
| Fri 13 Feb* | 1pm |
*Please note that all matinee performances are school shows.
Approximately 140 minutes with a 20-minute interval. A partial lockout applies; patrons may enter at a suitable break in the performance.
| School Student | $38 |
|---|---|
| School Teacher* | $48 |
No transaction fee applies for school bookings.
*One teacher free per 10 students for school groups; $48 for each additional teacher.
A limit of 60 tickets per school booking applies.
| Adult | $48 |
|---|---|
| Concession (Student/Pensioner)* | $38 |
$7 transaction fee applies.
*Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
Please note general public tickets are only available for the evening performances.
We wish to advise that this performance of OnSTAGE includes coarse language, adult themes, and references to culturally sensitive material, including current political and social issues and is recommended for ages 15+.
Filming and photography strictly prohibited.
Infants may sit on a guardians lap free of charge. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the theatre.
Both performances on Monday 9 February will feature an Auslan interpreter. All video dramas include captions at every performance.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561. You can read more about venue accessibility here.
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.
Tickets
$38 per student. One teacher free per 10 students; $48 for each additional teacher.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by 5pm Friday 19 December 2025. Bookings can be made using the links above. Please note school bookings are online only and cannot be made via phone.
Bookings
From 30 January 2026, if you are a teacher looking to make a school booking for this event, please contact our Box Office directly via phone (02 7255 1561) or email (schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au). A limit of 60 tickets per school booking applies.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Risk assessment
Find our 2026 risk assessment information here.