NIDA

The National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) is Australia's most prestigious academy for stage and screen actors. Established in Sydney in 1958, graduates from its three year program have gone on to national and international success.

Notable graduates from NIDA include Mel Gibson, Baz Luhrmann and Hugo Weaving.

Related links:

• Official NIDA website (http://www.nida.unsw.edu.au/)