Inside The Dream Factory: Stagecraft Workshop & Tour at Sydney Theatre Company

Step beyond the fourth wall and unlock the magic of the stage in this Vivid Sydney exclusive hands-on workshop and backstage tour at Sydney Theatre Company.

Guided by a ‘dream leader’, explore the secrets of stagecraft, with immersive activities led by a cast of STC’s backstage experts. 

Learn how prop artists create theatrical illusions, using flash paper and hidden magnets to levitate objects. Discover how scenic artists transform plywood and paint into optical illusions, shifting perspective and perception before your eyes.

Along the way, uncover untold stories from STC’s archives, explore hidden corners of the theatre and experience the behind-the-scenes artistry that brings stories to life on stage.

For theatre lovers and makers alike, this rare glimpse behind the theatre blacks is a dream come true.

Looking for more? Inside The Dream Factory: In Bed I See Things is an interactive installation at Sydney Theatre Company’s iconic Wharf 4/5 location, offering a rare glimpse into the company’s prop collection, alongside a newly commissioned work.

Conceived by multi-disciplinary artist ADHOC, In Bed I See Things invites participants to explore, interpret and play with a selection of props and set pieces—each imbued with whispers of past performances and artistic visions. Take a surreal selfie, immerse yourself in the hidden narratives of objects or let your imagination piece together forgotten worlds. This is a space for dreaming while awake—where memory, theatre and creativity collide.

Be sure to bring a friend, date or family member for an enhanced experience—this interactive installation is made to be experienced with others.
 

This event is presented in partnership with Sydney Theatre Company.