Corrugated Iron 2026 Term 2 Workshops

THEATRE WORKS Palmerston

Do you dream of a career on stage or in the performing arts, but not sure where to start?   

THEATRE WORKS is a practical program for young actors to explore contemporary theatre in a way that mirrors professional rehearsal processes. Guided by experienced theatre artists, participants dissect scripts and develop characters for performance.   

The program builds confidence, collaboration, and stagecraft, leading to an opportunity to present work to an audience, either through an informal class showing or public performance tracing the full journey from page to stage.

School Year Levels: 7-12  
Day: Mondays  
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm  
Venue: Palmerston Recreational Centre, Community Room 1    

HIGH FLYERS 

This class is for aerialists who already have graduated from FLIGHT SCHOOL.

You are invited to specialise in one of three different options: Verticals (tissu/rope), Trapeze/Sling combo or, Lyra during the term. Combination options are designed that the students can experience the similarities and differences with aligned equipment and transfer skills between both. We aim to instil curiosity and exploration in their aerial journey. Classes include conditioning and strength developing your strength, flexibility and endurance in a fun and supportive environment. 

This class is a springboard for participants who are interested in joining Troupe/ Zero Gravity in the future.

Ages: 9 – 18 years  
Day: Mondays  
Time: 4:15pm – 5:45pm   
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space   

CIRCUS TROUPE 

TROUPE is for young and emerging circus artists with a high level of skill and to desire to make performances and is Corrugated Iron’s most advanced level of circus artistry.

TROUPE encompasses all circus forms, with ensemble members working collaboratively to train and make new work for show, festivals and events.

Access through audition.

Ages: Up to 30 years  
Day: Mondays 
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm  
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space 

COMPANY C

Company C is for emerging artists with previous performance experience and an interest in taking their skills to the next level. Working with arts industry professionals, Company C members will play a leading role in Corrugated Iron’s performance program and be drivers in the creation of new theatre work and productions.

Access through audition after graduating from THEATRE WORKS.

School Year Levels: 9+ 
Day: Thursdays  
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm   
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space 

FLIGHT SCHOOL

Ever dreamt of learning to fly? Glide on in and join our introduction to aerials no matter what your experience levels are, have fun, learn tricks and develop performance skills.

FLIGHT SCHOOL builds on aerial foundation skills and develops core strength needed to get you up in the air and flying high! If you’ve seen cool tricks you want to try, this class will give you the building blocks towards reaching your aerial goals.

Ages: 9 – 18 years 
Day: Tuesdays  
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm  
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space    

HIGH FLYERS 

This class is for aerialists who have already graduated from FLIGHT SCHOOL.

You are invited to specialise in one of three options. Verticals (tissu/rope), Trapeze/Sling combo or, Lyra during the term. Combination options are designed that the students can experience the similarities and differences with aligned equipment and transfer skills between both. We aim to instil curiosity and exploration in their aerial journey. Classes include conditioning and strength developing your strength, flexibility and endurance in a fun and supportive environment. 

This class is a springboard for participants who are interested in joining Troupe/ Zero Gravity in the future. 

Ages: 9 – 18 years 
Day: Tuesdays 
Time: 5:15pm – 6:45pm  
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space     

ZERO GRAVITY

Want to develop your aerial awesomeness even further?   

Come and hone your techniques and generate new aerial choreography in this invite only workshop. This workshop is open to Troupe aerialists and advanced artists who would like more time in the air.

Access through invitation only, after graduating  HIGH FLYERS or ADULT AERIAL.

Ages: 9+  
Day: Tuesdays 
Time: 5:15pm - 6:45pm  
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space   

ACTING OUT Palmerston

Do you love making things up on the spot?

Then this class focused on improvisation and drama games is for you. No script required, just your imagination. ACTING OUT! is about having fun, making friends and getting creative.

School Year Levels: 3 - 6  
Day: Tuesdays  
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm   
Venue: Palmerston Recreation Centre, Community Room 1   

ADULT AERIAL

Adult Aerial is an introduction to all aspects of aerial arts. If you've ever wanted to climb a tissu or hang from a trapeze, this is the class for you! Whatever your level of fitness, we will meet you wherever you're at. Adult aerial will develop your core and upper body strength at a rate appropriate for you, in a safe and fun way. 

Come join us for a dangle! Life is better when you're upside down. 

Ages: 18+ 
Day: Tuesdays 
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm 
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space   

BIG SPARKS Palmerston

Welcome to the Imaginarium: this is an action-packed introduction to the amazing worlds of circus AND storytelling!

Jump, dive and delve deeper into circus and performance skills, BIG SPARKS has an emphasis on body awareness, coordination, and balance. Participants will be introduced to acrobatics and tumbling as well as the development of characters and story. 

School Year Levels: 2 - 6 
Day: Wednesdays 
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm  
Venue: Palmerston Recreation Centre - Community Room 1   

PLAY MAKERS 

A place to play, make, and make plays!   

PLAY MAKERS is for all budding performers and storytellers. We will explore fun ways to create characters alongside a range of creative ways to tell stories. PLAY MAKERS has a focus on skills development, with an opportunity to show off those skills to family and friends.

If you have a BIG imagination, PLAY MAKERS is for you! 

School Year Levels: 4 - 6 
Day: Wednesdays  
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm  
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space  

THEATRE WORKS

Do you dream of a career on stage or in the performing arts, but not sure where to start? 

THEATRE WORKS is a practical program for young actors to explore bold contemporary theatre in a way that mirrors professional rehearsal processes. Guided by experienced theatre artists, participants dissect scripts and develop characters for performance. 

The program builds confidence, collaboration, and stagecraft, leading to an opportunity to present work to an audience, either through an informal class showing or public performance tracing the full journey from page to stage. 

School Year Levels: 7 - 12  
Day: Wednesdays  
Time: 4:45pm - 6:15pm 
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space   

PINK PONY CLUB 

Welcome to the Pink Pony Club: A Place Where Queer Joy Becomes Reality!   

  Imagine a space where your dreams of queer joy come to life, a place where you can safely exist, express yourself, and let your true colours shine. That’s the Pink Pony Club - Corro Community Choir.

Do you sing in the shower? Belt out tunes in your bedroom? Or harmonise with friends whenever you get the chance? Maybe you love to dress up and transform into someone else for a moment. Whatever your passion, we’ve got a spot for you!

Stop what you’re doing and join us at the Pink Pony Club!

Ages: 13+  
Day: Wednesdays 
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm  
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space   

LITTLE ROCKETS 

Launch into LITTLE ROCKETS and build the foundational skills needed to be a future circus extraordinaire! Acrobatics, tumbling, conditioning and circus play are all explored in this fun and highly active class. 3...2...1... Go!

School Year Levels: 1 - 4 
Day: Thursdays  
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm   
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space 

ACTING OUT 

Do you love making things up on the spot?

Then this class focused on improvisation and drama games is for you. No script required, just your imagination. ACTING OUT! is about having fun, making friends and getting creative.

School Year Levels: 7 - 12  
Day: Fridays  
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm  
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space 

LITTLE SPARKS

Participants prepare to have your imagination ignited!

LITTLE SPARKS is a class full of creative play. Through storytelling, music, movement and circus foundations, our littlest creatives will grow in confidence and develop their performance skills. It’ll be loud; it’ll be fun; it’ll be an epic imaginative adventure! 

School Year Levels: Pre - 2  
Day: Saturdays  
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am 
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space 

BIG SPARKS

Welcome to the Imaginarium: this is an action-packed introduction to the amazing worlds of circus AND storytelling!

Jump, dive and delve deeper into circus and performance skills, BIG SPARKS has an emphasis on body awareness, coordination, and balance. Participants will be introduced to acrobatics and tumbling as well as the development of characters and story.

School Year Levels: 3 - 6 
Day: Saturdays 
Time: 10:15am – 11:15am  
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space

NINJAS 

Jumping, flipping and bouncing in stealth mode! 

The sky is the limit in this multi-skilled class. With acrobatics and tumbling at its heart, you will also develop solo specialities and embed group work for performance. NINJAS is perfect for emerging circus artists wanting to have fun, develop extra skills and for Troupe members wanting extra circus time.

School Year Levels: 7+ 
Day: Saturdays  
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm 
Venue: Corrugated Iron Performance Space