Escape
Welcome to Escape, a celebration of co-curricular theatre at Ivanhoe in 2026. This brochure brings together, for the first time, the full scope of work from across the school in a single, unified season. It also marks a moment of growth—an opportunity to recognise the depth of talent across the school, the remarkable commitment of our students and staff, and our enduring belief in the deep value of creative expression.
Theatre at Ivanhoe has never been more vibrant, and the expanded 2026 season reflects that strength with clarity and pride. At the heart of the season lies a single idea: escape. Through story, connection, imagination, and transformation, each production opens a path into the unexpected. Whether shaped by comedy, myth, magic, or adventure, these works invite audiences to step beyond the everyday.
This spirit of possibility is central to our program’s inclusivity students of all interests and backgrounds find a place to grow in confidence, empathy, and collaboration. The season also introduces key developments that deepen our program’s reach. Ridgeway Campus launches the new Middle Years musical, giving Year 7 and 8 students a dedicated space to take on significant roles and experience the momentum of large-scale theatre-making. At Plenty Campus, the Drama Club production continues to flourish as a home for experimentation, playmaking, and student-driven creativity.
Together, these pathways ensure that every young person has meaningful access to the joy and challenge of the arts. This year also includes contributions from Buckley House and Plenty Campus – Primary, whose biannual musicals bring colour, energy, and community celebration to the season. For our youngest performers, these productions offer an introduction to the stage—an early encounter with rehearsal, storytelling, and the shared joy of performance.
They remain some of the most cherished occasions for families and audiences alike, and highlight the social and developmental power of theatre: resilience, teamwork, imagination, and the confidence to tell stories that matter. Season 2026 is an invitation to travel, to imagine, and to escape into stories that expand us. Across all three campuses, our young artists shape a theatre culture that is ambitious, generous, and deeply alive.
We look forward to sharing this remarkable year with you.
