{"product_id":"1pm-sundays-semester-2-2026-harry-potter-parody-ages-10-17","title":"1pm Sundays - SEMESTER 2 2026 - HARRY POTTER PARODY (Ages 10-17)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eWritten and Directed by Kirsty Budding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eThis theatre production course runs for two terms (Terms 3 and 4) with weekly classes on Sundays in Acton at 1pm and the final performance in the 350-seat Overture Hall theatre in Weston. Get ready for a spellbinding, side-splitting adventure that turns the wizarding world gloriously upside down!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f5a623; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n💛 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFlexible payment available\u003c\/strong\u003e — pay in full below, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/N8TP8Ln8NmC2f8QZ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003espread payments with our Payment Plan.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FOSWxT4mthk\" title=\"Budding Entertainment - Kids and Teen Drama Classes Canberra\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ What families say about Budding Entertainment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e0e0e0; padding-left: 16px; margin: 12px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\"I had so much fun and now I want a career as an actor! I made friends and felt supported by the staff.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Zavier, age 11, Griffith\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e0e0e0; padding-left: 16px; margin: 12px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\"We love the gentle approach to performing that Budding offers. The live auditions are handled in a way that builds confidence, and the rehearsals move at a good pace, with great communication to keep little performers motivated.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Natalie, parent, O'Connor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e0e0e0; padding-left: 16px; margin: 12px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\"We really appreciate and value the communication from the tutor and the positive, supportive environment in the workshop space.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Catherine, parent of a teen, Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#enrol\" style=\"background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 4px; display: inline-block;\"\u003e✨ ENROL NOW ✨\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccio spotlight — it's time for A HARRY POTTER PARODY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWands at the ready, young witches and wizards! Something has gone spectacularly, hilariously, magically \u003cem\u003ewrong\u003c\/em\u003e at the most famous school of witchcraft and wizardry in the world — and it's going to take an incredibly talented ensemble of performers to set things right (or at the very least, make the chaos absolutely unforgettable).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original comedic parody that celebrates everything we love about the wizarding world — the bravery, the rivalries, the peculiar professors, the moving staircases that never go where you want them to — and turns it all brilliantly on its head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you see yourself as a daring hero, a deliciously dastardly villain, a wise and eccentric mentor, or the comedic heart of the ensemble, there is a role with your name on it (possibly written in invisible ink).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is your chance to cast spells on a real stage, build unshakeable confidence, unleash your creativity, and make a 350-seat audience laugh, gasp, and cheer. No prior experience needed — just boundless imagination, bags of enthusiasm, and the willingness to shout a spell with absolute conviction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnrol now before this one sells out faster than Quidditch World Cup tickets!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROLES INCLUDE\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Chosen One (naturally), The Brilliant Best Friend (who honestly saves everyone, repeatedly), The Other Essential Best Friend (equally vital, criminally underappreciated), The Magnificent Villain (pure theatrical gold), The Eccentric Headmaster, The Suspiciously Sinister Professor, The Ghost Who Simply Will Not Stop Talking, The Opinionated Sorting Hat, The Ruthlessly Ambitious Prefect, The Loveable Comic Relief Trio, Enchanted Portraits With Very Strong Opinions, Magical Creatures of All Shapes and Sizes, and a full ensemble of students, staff, and mystical beings — because in this school, everyone gets their moment to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEMESTER 2 2026 CLASS DATES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVenue: Playing Field Studio, Barry Drive, Acton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTERM 3 2026 CLASS DATES \u0026amp; TIMES: 1pm–2pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday 2nd August (end of Week 2, ACT school term)\u003cbr\u003eSunday 9th August\u003cbr\u003eSunday 16th August\u003cbr\u003eSunday 23rd August\u003cbr\u003eSunday 30th August\u003cbr\u003eSunday 6th September\u003cbr\u003eSunday 13th September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eStudents must learn all lines over the holidays and be \"off book\" on return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTERM 4 2026 CLASS DATES \u0026amp; TIMES: 1pm–2pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday 18th October (end of Week 1, ACT school term)\u003cbr\u003eSunday 25th October\u003cbr\u003eSunday 1st November\u003cbr\u003eSunday 8th November\u003cbr\u003eSunday 15th November\u003cbr\u003eSunday 22nd November\u003cbr\u003eSunday 29th November (extended 12.30–3pm)\u003cbr\u003eSunday 6th December (extended 12.30–3pm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINAL SHOW! 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It is likely many performers will have multiple roles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Potter Parody 2026 fees: $399.50 per term (total semester fee $799).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking quality theatre courses accessible: you have the option to pay the full fee up front or pay in instalments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo pay in instalments, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/N8TP8Ln8NmC2f8QZ8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplease complete the Payment Plan form located here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo pay the full fee, please complete the form on this webpage below.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHOW TICKETS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$20 adult \/ $15 concession\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT US:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In operation since 2014, Budding Entertainment is known for its production-based learning ethos. 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