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The Play! Kids Festival is back in 2025 — and this year, we’re pulling back the curtain.

For the first time ever, one of Sydney’s largest entertainment centres is opening its “stage door” to students from primary through to high school. The Pavilion is excited to introduce The Creative Crew — a comprehensive work experience program that covers everything from production and audio-visual tech, to box office operations, arts journalism and more.

Applications have closed for 2025 and there are no longer any places available for work experience this year. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application, we’ll see you in October!

2026 applications will open in the new year.

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A select team of 10–12 primary students (years 3-6) will form a festival media crew, gaining hands-on experience as performance reviewers, reporters, and broadcast presenters. In partnership with local radio and media outlets, their published work will provide an authentic introduction to arts journalism.

Applications Have Now Closed

A group of 10–15 high school students (years 10-11) will be selected for a unique internship, offering practical experience in stage production, lighting, sound design, front-of-house operations, event management, and more.

Applications Have Now Closed