Master It

Stage Combat Certification Course

Equip yourself to perform truthfully, safely, and powerfully in fights, movement and action across theatre, film, and motion capture.

Presented by The Street Theatre in partnership with Captivate Action, this exclusive eight-day industry-recognised training intensive builds essential stage and screen combat skills.  Whether you want to expand your physical acting competence or gain international credentials, this hands-on course benchmarks best work practices for our region’s creative community.

Strictly limited to 16 spots. Book your place now!

Course Details

*The subsidy is applied to contribute to the professionalisation of stage combat work in our ACT region and ensure training remains accessible to our creative community while maintaining the highest standard of program delivery.

What You Will Learn

Led by industry experts, this intensive covers the core techniques, forms and illusions required for safe, dramatically effective, and professional-standard action.

You will train in:

• Unarmed Combat: Safe techniques for striking, falling, and physical storytelling.
• Single Sword: Foundational swordplay, spacing, and timing.
• Staged Knife Fighting: High-stakes choreography tailored for stage and screen.

Who is it for?

We advocate for diverse, equitable and supportive environments.  This physical training is designed to be clear, achievable, and open to:

• Actors, musical theatre performers and opera performers
• Stunt performers and dancers
• Creative practitioners and crew members
• Martial artists and athletes looking to expand their skills or transition skills to the stage and screen. 

Dual International Certification (Optional)

This is a rare, one-time opportunity for Canberra artists. It is the only intensive course in the region offering entry-level benchmarks recognised in Australia, the U.K., and internationally.

Successful completion awards you two foundational certifications to add to your CV:

• SAFDi Fundamentals (Society of Australian Fight Directors Inc.)
• APC Basic (Academy of Performance Combat, U.K.)

Optional Certification Costs:

• APC Exam Fee: $60
• SAFDi Exam Fee: $55 (Members) / $65 (non-members)
• Note: Exam fees are collected prior to the examination day (held on the final evening or the following day).

About the Instructors

Captivate Action

Founded in 2013 by director Lyndall Grant, Captivate Action became the world’s first company to specialise in dramatic combat and motion capture.  Their fight choreographers and movement directors work across the performing arts ecosystems – from independent fringe pieces to commercial main-stage productions.  Dedicated to physically safe and storytelling-driven action, the team regularly teaches at Australia’s leading drama institutions, including NIDA Open, VCA and WAAPA.

Lyndall Grant

Lyndall Grant is an actor, fight director, movement director, performance capture specialist, and current President of the Society of Australia Fight Directors Inc.  With over 20 years of international experience, she is an accredited teacher with the British Academy of Dramatic Combat and the Academy of Performance Combat (U.K.).  Lyndall teaches extensively across Australia, the U.K., Canada and Europe, specialising in physical storytelling across stage, screen and immersive technologies.

Master It | Stage Combat Certification Course
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February, 10am to 6pm
Rest day: Wednesday 17 February

Strictly limited to 16 spots

Master It is The Street’s ongoing masterclass program tailored to Canberra’s performing arts sector.  Master It features performer development initiatives with leading ACT, Australian and international practitioners.