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We help you become a better performer
on stage, on screen and in life.

You’ve arrived at Perform Australia, your destination studio for acting classes in Canberra and Brisbane, Australia. So glad to see you! 

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Welcome to Perform Australia

Perform Australia is one of the nation's leading acting schools, providing performing arts education in the ACT, NSW and QLD. 

 

At Perform Australia, it's all about you - your development as an actor. Your confidence. Your mastery of skills. Your connection to others. Your part in the ensemble. Your engagement with our artistic community. 

At Perform Australia, you'll join a vibrant company of like-minded individuals and passionate teachers. We look forward to having you in one of our performing arts programs!

Qualifications

Want to study acting professionally? Find out about our nationally recognised qualifications in acting. 

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Short Courses For Adults

Looking for something to stretch your creative muscle? Check out our suite of short courses in acting, musical theatre, voiceover artistry, and more.

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Programs for Children & Youth

Acting and musical theatre programs for children and young people aged 4-17 - including after-school and weekend classes, holiday programs, and more.

Corporate Training

Invite Perform Australia to your next corporate training event. We'll show you how acting skills apply in your workplace situation.

Individual tuition

Whether you're looking for an acting coach, or a singing teacher, we've got you covered. 

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Casting

Need extras or actors? We can help you source talent. 

LATEST NEWS.

​Upcoming Performances

  • Showcase 2024
    Showcase 2024
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 06 Dec
    Belconnen
    06 Dec 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Belconnen, Belconnen Community Centre, 23 Swanson Ct, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

Perform Australia - Your Award-winning Drama School

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How going to acting school can enhance your life

Attending 'acting school' or 'drama school' can be a transformative experience for students, whether they are children or adults. Acting classes provide a structured environment where students can learn the craft of acting, build confidence, and explore themselves creatively.

 

For some, acting school paves the way to a successful career in the performing arts industry, as actors, entertainers, and musical theatre performers, as well as in artistic, auxiliary and administrative roles behind the scenes in theatre and film productions. 

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Here’s how we at Perform Australia can help you reach your potential as an actor. 

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Comprehensive Training
At Perform Australia, we offer offer a rigorous curriculum designed to develop all aspects of an actor's skill set. Through children's programs, we aim to teach age-appropriate performance skills through a curriculum developed by actors and educators. In our adults' programs, you will be lead by our industry tutors into a deeper experience of what it means to be an actor, whether your focus is stage or screen. Adult students can choose from a range of leisure or accredited courses.

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Professional Mentorship
One of the greatest advantages of drama school is access to experienced industry professionals. Teachers, directors, and guest lecturers bring a wealth of knowledge and insights, guiding students through the nuances of performance and the realities of the acting world.

 

Building a Network

Acting school is a hub for connecting with peers, instructors, and industry insiders. These relationships often evolve into lasting professional networks, opening doors to auditions, collaborations, and career opportunities. Many of our students call Perform Australia their "second home" - it's a place where they feel they belong, learn, and nurture cherished friendships. 

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Practical Experience
Performing in student productions and showcases is an invaluable way to put skills workshopped in the classroom into action! Most of our programs contain performance outcomes, whether that is a full theatrical production, a showing of work like scenes and monologues, or making a film.

 

Developing Discipline
The great actors make acting look easy... but in fact, there is much to be learned and experience to be gained with acting, just as there is with any artform. The demands of drama school instill discipline and resilience, essential qualities for navigating the competitive world of acting. Students of acting learn how to respond to feedback, manage stress and performance anxiety, master their physicality and voice, and stay focused during performance. 

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At Perform Australia, our goal is to nurture your ability as a performer, and launch you as an actor - whether that's to a profession, or to a rewarding hobby. So if you are looking to become an actor, and are based in Canberra or Brisbane or nearby areas, we have acting classes for you. 

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