Singapore IB Workshop - DP Theatre

Category 3 — Advanced Practice

For theatre educators who want to deepen their expertise in a specific area of DP Theatre practice.

Performing Theatre Theory

• This workshop examines how theatre theorists inform performance, exploring ways to translate theory into embodied practice.
• You will develop strategies to support students in making complex theoretical ideas accessible, engaging, and creatively realised in performance.
• You will leave with practical approaches to supporting students in creating rigorous and meaningful work for the HL Solo Theatre Piece.

Not sure which Category is right for you? Download our Category Selection Guide to help you choose the workshop that best matches your experience and professional development goals.

ISTA works with IB-approved workshop leaders who bring deep expertise in both theatre education and the DP Theatre course. All of our workshop leaders are experienced DP Theatre educators with active backgrounds in theatre-making, curriculum design, and artistic practice.

They are skilled facilitators who understand the realities of teaching the IB DP Theatre course in schools, and are committed to making professional learning practical, relevant, and genuinely inspiring.

Each of our workshops includes a focused, practice-based session led by a professional theatre artist, designed to extend your artistic practice, skills, and perspective as an educator within the IB DP Theatre course. Rooted in areas such as directing, devising, performance, or design, these sessions emphasise transferable approaches, embodied practice, and creative processes that deepen understanding through doing.

Working practically and collaboratively, you will engage in guided exploration, short performance tasks, and reflective discussion. You will leave with practical ideas, adaptable strategies, and new artistic approaches that can be applied directly to your teaching and to the demands of the DP Theatre course.

All IB workshop bookings are made via your ISTA website account. To complete your booking:

1. Provide your participant and school details, including name, contact information, dietary or accessibility needs, and whether you hold an ISTA membership
2. Select your workshop category and share a brief overview of your IB teaching experience
3. Confirm your agreement to ISTA's Terms and Conditions, including media consent and account creation

Once submitted, your booking confirmation will appear in the profile of the person who completed the registration. Please note: if a colleague booked on your behalf, the confirmation may sit under their account.

If you requested an invoice, it has been sent to the email address provided at the time of booking. Your place is reserved, subject to payment in line with our booking terms.

You're welcome to book up until 2 October 2026 However, if you book after 18 September 2026 we can't guarantee a theatre ticket or a hard copy of the teacher workbook, though we'll do everything we can to provide a suitable alternative.

Please note the following before completing your booking:

• Once booked and invoiced, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable in accordance with our event terms and conditions
• Late registrants (post 4 weeks) will not be able to order a t-shirt

Workshop Schedule

• Start: 9:00am on Friday 9 October 2026
• End: 12:30pm on Sunday 11 October 2026

Days 1 and 2 run from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a full programme of collaborative sessions, practical exploration, and reflective learning. Day 3 runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm, focusing on assessment, reflection, and next steps before the event closes.

Please note: The IB requires participants to attend all sessions on all days in order to receive their certificate of completion. If you have an unavoidable scheduling conflict, please contact the Event Manager before the workshop starts.

Click here to take a look at a sample workshop schedule to get a feel for how the three days are structured.

IMPORTANT: Participants must attend ALL workshop sessions in their entirety in order to receive IB Certificate of completion. Please plan your trip accordingly.

Accommodation

All participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation in Singapore for the duration of the workshops. ISTA recommends a 3-night stay, with check-in on Thursday 8 October 2026 and check-out on Sunday 11 October 2026

Arrival: Participants should plan to arrive in Singapore by the evening of Thursday 8 October 2026

Departure: Participants should not plan to leave the venue before 12:30 pm on Sunday 11 October 2026

Local Transportation

Participants will be responsible for arranging their own local transportation for this event.

Please book travel accordingly and allow for ample time to travel to and from the airport/train station.

Recommended Travel Routes

• Airport: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Local Transportation

All participants — including both visiting and local attendees — are responsible for arranging their own transport within Singapore.

Visa Requirements

It is the responsibility of participants/schools to ensure they have the necessary visas.

Click here for more information about visas to enter Singapore.

Visa applications can take time, so we strongly recommend starting the process as soon as possible.

If you require assistance or supporting documentation for your visa application, please contact the Event Manager well in advance.

Important Communication Information

ISTA business days are Monday to Friday, and we aim to respond to all emails within three business days.

ISTA staff do not monitor emails on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) or public holidays. If a staff member is working at an event, response times may be longer than usual.

The event fees include tea and coffee breaks each day, and lunch on Days 1 and 2.

Participants should bring:

• Current IB DP Theatre Subject Guide (ask your IB DP Coordinator if you do not have one)
• Comfortable, movement-friendly clothing
• Laptop (with charger) or notebook and pen for note-taking

Please note: ISTA and the host venue are not responsible for lost or damaged personal items.

All registered participants will receive an E-Programme approximately two weeks before the workshop.

This digital guide includes:

• Workshop venue details, full schedule, and timings
• Facilitator and artist biographies
• Key information to help you prepare and make the most of your ISTA learning experience

At the workshop, you will receive a printed teacher workbook to use during sessions and for future reference, along with access to workshop resources.