National Institute of Dramatic Art

The National Institute of Dramatic Art is an Australian educational institution for the performing arts based in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1958, many of Australia's leading actors and directors trained at NIDA, including Cate Blanchett, Sarah Snook, Mel Gibson, Judy Davis and Baz Luhrmann.

In 2024, NIDA was named as #13 in the "World's 25 Best Drama Schools" by The Hollywood Reporter.

NIDA's main campus is based in the Sydney suburb of Kensington, located adjacent to the University of New South Wales, and is made up of a range of rehearsal and performance venues.