Performance Academy

Best suited age: 12 - 18 years

Advanced Classes for Advanced Performers

Audition only class for experienced Theatre Bugs/Adelaide Theatre Academy performers. Auditions take place as required during the year, but typically will occur at the end or beginning of a year prior to Term 1 enrolment. The format of how our students are invited to audition depends on the number of vacancies we have to offer.

Performance Troupe receive advanced training and perform in our premier public performances. Productions have included High School Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Little Mermaid Jr, Spongebob the Musical and in 2025; Frozen Jr! . Performance Academy students are invited to perform on ABC’s Behind The News, Fringe events, Peter Combe concerts and the Christmas Pageant.

$445 per term
($35 ATA uniform shirt added to initial invoice, if not already owned)

DURATION: 3 HOURS

Meet our teachers

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Emma

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Hannah

Performance Academy Timetable

Got a question?

What to bring and wear?
Need to make costumes?
Are performances free?
What about cancellations?

All of these questions (and more) are answered in our FAQs...

Holiday Programs

Looking for something fun to do in the school holidays? Make friends while taking part in acting, drama and singing workshops. At the end of the one week program, students perform to family and friends. 

A great way to keep active!

Our professionally trained teachers adapt their lessons to suit your specific needs.

You can learn to learn to sing, dance or act at your own pace, in a safe, one-on-one friendly environment.

Why people love Adelaide Theatre Academy

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Peace of Mind

Your safety and well being is as important to us as it is to you. Our teachers genuinely CARE about their students. All teachers hold First Aid certificates, Police Clearances and receive ongoing training, mentoring and support.

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Skills for Life

You will learn to trust your own ideas, develop perseverance, empathy, teamwork, to feel confident in your own ability and develop the confidence you need to tackle the challenging situations you are confronted with in life.

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Non-Competitive Environment

We strive to make you feel proud of your personal achievements. You are supported to develop at your own pace without the pressure of exams and competitions.

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Unforgettable Experiences

You will participate in at least two performances each year which often involve sets, lights and costumes. Students are often invited to participate in events such as TV work, charity concerts, Fringe events, Christmas pageants and more!

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We Understand Families

We know you are busy so we don't expect you to sew costumes. We know you need to budget, so we don’t charge for regular ‘in house’ performances. We know that family is really important so we invite all of family to attend performances.

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