Newington College

2026 Events Guide

2026 Events Guide

A note from the Headmaster

Audiences are vital to shows. A football match with no-one watching it is disappointing, but everyone still gets to play. A theatre performance with no-one watching it is a group of actors who just go home again.

These shows can be as or more enjoyable as a professional production and have the added benefit of knowing the people on the stage. There is no wincing at the out of tune violin or off-key acting.

This is why we have brought together a type of ‘subscription season’ of events together here for everyone to be able to look at. You might tentatively put them in their diary and be ready to book tickets closer to the date. Or it could be something you stick on the fridge and keep an eye on (our apologies if your fridge is already overloaded with Newington notices and reminders).

I hope that this guide makes getting to one or some of them a little easier.

Michael Parker
Headmaster


*To view and download the one page PDF guide – click the button below.

March 2026

Shrek the Musical

  • When: 4–7 March from 7.00pm each night
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Centenary Hall
  • Tickets: Tickets available here from $25

Newington Panel – P&F Speaker Series

  • When: 25 March from 7.00pm

April 2026

Year 9 Play

  • When: 20 April–2 May
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Duckmanton Drama Theatre

May 2026

Artist in Residence and Yr 11 Exhibition

  • When: 7 May from 5.00pm
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Concordia

Junior Concerto Competition

  • When: 21 May

Lecture by Dr Idrees Mughal – CCTE Community Event

  • When: 27 May
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, OBLT

Student Directed Year 11 Play

  • When: 28–29 May
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Duckmanton Drama Theatre

June 2026

Ensembles Concert

  • When: 2 June

Rockfest

  • When: 5 June
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Centenary Hall
  • Tickets: Tickets not required, free event

Senior Concerto Competition

  • When: 10 June
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Centenary Hall

Tomorrow Man – P&F Speaker Series

  • When: 11 June from 6.00pm

July 2026

Winter Show – Old and New Theatre Company

  • When: TBC July
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Duckmanton Drama Theatre

August 2026

HSC Drama Showcase

  • When: 5 August
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Duckmanton Drama Theatre

Founders Concert

  • When: 6 August
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Centenary Hall

Back to Newington Day

  • When: 15 August
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12 campus
  • Tickets: Tickets not required, free event

2026 Major Works Exhibition

  • When: 15 August from 10.00am
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12 campus
  • Tickets: Tickets not required, free event

Judith Locke – P&F Speaker Series

  • When: 19 August from 6.30pm

September 2026

Dr Simon Longstaff – P&F Speaker Series

  • When: 2 September

Year 10 Play

  • When: 17–19 September

October 2026

Uncle John Gurri – Solo Exhibition

  • When: 29 October from 5.00pm

Spring Show – Old and New Theatre Company

  • When: TBC October
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Duckmanton Drama Theatre

November 2026

Senior Play

  • When: 1–14 November
  • Where: Stanmore 7–12, Duckmanton Drama Theatre

Paul Dillon – P&F Speaker Series

  • When: 19 November from 6.00pm