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We are excited to offer students in Grades 6 - 8 (in 2025/2026) an opportunity to attend an ISTA festival in Hong Kong.
ISTA = International School Theatre Association
The ISTA Middle School InterArts Festival is a bold, story-led experience that invites young artists to explore, create, and collaborate across art forms. Over three unforgettable days, students engage with a shared story through the lenses of theatre, movement, sound, and media—developing original work and growing in confidence within a dynamic, supportive environment.
Each student is placed in a lead ensemble, guided by a specialist artist in one of the four disciplines. This ensemble becomes their creative launchpad—where they build trust, investigate a distinct element of the story, and begin shaping their artistic response. Alongside this focused journey, students rotate through immersive workshops in the other three disciplines, experimenting with new forms of expression and discovering unexpected connections.
The festival culminates in a vibrant, student-driven sharing—an interdisciplinary and immersive experience that weaves together the diverse threads of their exploration into a bold, collective moment of storytelling.
WHAT DO I DO?
You will either work as:
An actor (Theatre)
A dancer (movement)
A musician / sound designer (sound)
A film maker/photographer (media)
You will work in a team over 4 days to explore how to tell a story using your specialism. Your team will be led by an industry expert and you will be able to work with theatre makers and other students from all over the world. You will come together at the end in a performance/work sharing.
In addition you will be able to explore Hong Kong and use it as your stimulus for theatre making!
WHO CAN GO?
Students who will be in Grade 6-8 in 2025/2026
WHEN IS IT?
14th - 18th May 2026 in Hong Kong.
(Festival dates 15th- 17th May)
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The estimated trip cost is $1230 USD.
This includes The festival, Flights, Travel during the festival, Accommodation, meals and insurance.
This does not include: visa fees for any students who need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
Once numbers are confirmed, we will confirm the final cost.
SIGN UP NOW! Email the completed consent form to katesoper@branksome.asia
KEY DATES:
Expression of interest form closes: 1st May
BHA reserves spaces: 5th May
Student sign up: 6th - 16th May
Non refundable deposit payment due: 16th May
(400,000 KRW)
Trip opens to new students: August 10th
Further payment due once flights are confirmed in 2026
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