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Hayley
Teacher Hayley Binnekamp is a recent graduate from Sydney Conservatorium, majoring in Classical Voice Performance. Her many interests include musical theatre, opera, piano, dancing and reading. She has lived in the Middle East for most of her life and returned back to Australia when she was 15. Hayley is passionate about working with children…
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Teacher Teacher Ella’s love of performing, and passion for the Arts first ignited at the age of five when she joyfully took part in several Theatre Bugs Holiday programs; captivating the fun energy, sense of community, and the joy and creativity of performance. Since then, she has continued to grow her skills and deepen her…
Read MoreWhy Performing Arts Matter So Much for Young People
Ask any parent who’s watched their child light up on stage, there’s something magical about it. But the magic isn’t just in the applause. Performing arts classes help children grow in ways that reach far beyond the theatre walls. A shy child learns to speak up. A confident one learns to listen. Every rehearsal teaches…
Read MoreTerm 4 is Nearly Here!!
It’s a big, wonderful buzz at Theatre Bugs as Term 4 classes begin next week! Great friends are back together, and new students are being warmly welcomed. It’s a happy and exciting time — especially because this is a performance term! That means every student will present either an in-class show for family and friends…
Read MoreAre You Santa?
Ho! Ho! Ho! SE Staffing is Offering Paid Work for Happy Santa’s Are you ready to step into Santa’s boots? Bring the Magic of Christmas to Life! As our Santa Claus Performer, you’ll be the star of a premium retail outlet Christmas experience – delighting families, posing for photos, and creating a magical occasion…
Read MoreAmelia
Amelia is an autistic composer and writer working across theatre and film in Adelaide. Their practice blends ambient and neoclassical soundscapes with strong narrative sensitivity. With a background in classical composition, Amelia now focuses on collaborative projects that centre accessibility and inclusivity. They are passionate about improving disability accommodations within the South Australian arts sector,…
Read MoreSchool holidays, Movie Making MAGIC 🎬
Lights, Camera, School Holidays! Film Bugs & Adelaide Film Academy Workshops (Ages 8–11 & 12+) Give your young storyteller the ultimate school-holiday adventure! In this four-day workshop, kids team up to plan, shoot and shape their own scenes while learning real filmmaking skills—guided by industry professionals from Scarlett Media, in partnership with Adelaide Film Academy.…
Read MoreMini Bugs is back! 3 hours of School-Holiday Fun for 3 – 7s 🎭✨
School-Holiday Magic for Little Legends (Ages 3–7) Make their holidays colourful, creative and screen-free! Our Mini Bugs sessions are joyful 3-hour adventures packed with craft, stories, dress-ups, dance, drama, music and imaginative play—perfect for curious 3–7 year olds (and perfect for carers who’d love a quiet cuppa). Spots are selling quickly —book early. Upcoming Mini…
Read MoreWhy Theatre Bugs is a Good Choice for Your Child
Watching your child step on stage for the first time is magical. Theatre classes turn that spark into steady growth. Students learn to project their voices, hold eye contact, and breathe when nerves kick in. That’s confidence in action. It doesn’t arrive overnight, but rehearsal by rehearsal, they feel it click. Self-esteem grows because effort…
Read MoreFringe 2026 Auditions NOW OPEN!
AUDITIONS NOW OPEN FOR FRINGE 2026! About Theatre Bugs and Adelaide Theatre Academy Theatre Bugs & Adelaide Theatre Academy is South Australia’s largest performing arts school for children. Throughout the last 25 years more than 30,000 students have benefited from our diverse range of classes, workshops, and production activities. We are dedicated to producing…
Read MoreLooking for gritty, outdoorsy guys, 170cm or less, aged 15-17, to audition for a major role in an Australian feature film!
Open Auditions for Performance Academy!
Performance Academy- Open Auditions (12yr+ as of 21st July, 2025) Monday 14th July 4:30-7:30pm. Auditionees will need to stay for the 3 hour block. Are you a talented young musical theatre performer looking for classes which focus on developing your existing acting, singing and dancing skills and also include a minimum of two major production…
Read MoreOlivia
Administration Assistant Olivia spent four years working at the Royal Shakespeare Company whilst attending their Masterclass Workshops in directing, writing, acting and stage management and performing across the UK. Highlights include Singin’ in the Rain (NODA Award Winner for Excellence 2017), Supersnout: The Triple Bill (NODA Best Drama Award 2019), Lilies on the Land (2018),…
Read MoreMini Bugs in the July School Holidays
The fun-filled sessions are designed to stimulate your child’s imagination, and introduce them to basic performing arts skills while you enjoy some ‘child-free’ time! Mini Bugs school holiday programs are a fantastic 3 hour session revolving around a special theme and includes craft, stories, dressing up, dance, drama, music and creative play! At the end…
Read MoreJuly School Holiday Filmmaking Workshops
Film Bugs & Adelaide Film Academy Workshops Create your own films while learning from teachers that work in the film industry. Do you love movies? Do you want to know how movies are made? This workshop is for you! Over four consecutive days, led by industry professionals of Scarlett Media, you and your team will…
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