Whether you’re convinced that your child is the next triple threat to hit Broadway or you just want to give them a creative outlet, help them make new friends, build their confidence or boost their self-esteem, a drama class could be the perfect way to do it.

Here are our favourite drama schools in Sydney.

The Best Drama Schools For Kids In Sydney

1. Super Speak

Super Speak is a high-energy, fun public speaking and drama program for children aged 6–14, and one of Sydney’s most trusted options for developing confidence and communication skills. Established in 2006, Super Speak’s award-winning curriculum blends structured public speaking with creative drama, helping kids become confident, creative and capable communicators both on stage and in everyday life.

Classes are led by a highly experienced and qualified teaching team, supported by Principal Vicki Skyring (BA, BEd, ATCL, LTCL, Trinity College London), ensuring parents can be confident their child is in expert hands. Weekly live, interactive online classes are run in small groups and are suitable for children of all confidence and skill levels.

2026 enrolments are now open – secure your child’s place in Super Speak’s online public speaking and drama classes for kids across Sydney today. Speak well, perform and achieve at Super Speak!

2. Marian St Theatre for Young People

In 2026, confidence takes centre stage at Marian St Theatre for Young People (MSTYP). Their drama programs are designed to help young people find their voice, build self-belief, and step forward with courage, on stage and beyond. With classes throughout the week for primary-aged students through to young adults across Killara, St Ives, Hornsby, Turramurra, Asquith and Pymble, support confidence, creativity and skill development at every stage.

This year, MSTYP are also delighted to introduce a new Musical Theatre class on Thursdays, bringing together singing, dancing and acting in a fun, supportive environment. At the heart of MSTYP is community, a place where students feel safe to take creative risks, collaborate, and grow together. Enrol now for an inspiring year of learning, connection and storytelling, with confidence firmly in the spotlight.

3. ATYP

The renowned Australian Theatre for Young People is the national youth theatre company and a mecca for kids' drama workshops throughout the year, including weekly and school holiday classes, as well as hosting Young Industry Studio programs for more experienced creatives to learn from industry experts and take their skills to the next level. ATYP works with all levels of the arts industry, from the most celebrated national companies to the smallest youth theatres, to support young people from their first theatre experience to their first professional production! 

Designed to encourage and engage young thespians in all areas of performance, ATYP's popular weekly classes are led by experienced professionals and include a drama ensemble, screen acting, and monologue and scene work. Their high-quality courses adopt a learning-by-doing philosophy that gives young people the opportunity to collaborate on their shows and perform in front of an audience. Their workshops will boost confidence and inspire creative expression in a supportive environment with like-minded peers. ATYP also offers a diverse range of fun school holiday programs from Puppet Play for little ones to Screen Acting for teens.

4. Shopfront

Acclaimed as Sydney's only cross-art form organisation led by and dedicated to the artistry of young people, Shopfront is the home of youth arts. Shopfront workshops and productions are supported by practising, professional artists, and have been giving kids and teens a voice for over four decades. The team at Shopfront encourages young people to express themselves freely through bold, ambitious artistic projects.

Shopfront workshops are designed for young creatives aged 8-18 and build essential life skills like self‑confidence, imagination, cooperation, empathy and communication. Classes include Drama and Performance, Visual Arts, Film-making, Singing, Technical Theatre and more! Each term, Shopfront also offers its Young People specialised masterclasses in exciting new topics - such as Music Composition, Puppetry and many more! 

Shopfront nurtures an inclusive community of artists through a process of collaborative art-making that is social, political and empowering. The not-for-profit co-op provides a safe and supportive space for emerging performers to develop their creative practice and feel confident using their voices from a young age. 

5. NIDA

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), based in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs (Kensington) and operating from multiple locations across the Greater Sydney region, offers a range of performing arts courses and experiences for children and young people aged 2–18 years.

NIDA offers everything from Creative Play for pre-schoolers to the Next Stage advanced theatre program for primary and high school students in grades 3–10, as well as HSC drama performance for grades 11–12. During the school term and school holidays, there is a program designed to suit all interests and experience levels, from introductory through to advanced programs in a variety of disciplines, including drama, acting on screen, public speaking, TV presenting, filmmaking, design, writing and much more.

6. Actor's Pulse

Calling all thespians! Immerse yourself in the leading Meisner technique acting school in the southern hemisphere at Actor's Pulse, offering a range of acting classes for stage and screen to build outstanding actors with the right skills to succeed in the industry. This technique encourages the child to "get out of their head" and truly become the character.

Actor's Pulse works with their students to create real, moving, authentic performances across stage, film and television. They have a wide range of courses that cover film, stage, television, voice and movement.

7. Parramatta Actors Centre

The perfect place to learn about stage and screen, Parramatta Actors Centre is an exciting school in the heart of Parramatta, offering kids and teens a chance to develop their confidence through acting. Classes at PAC are divided into school year groups (Years 4-6, Years 7-9, and Years 10-12) and are offered after school and also during school holidays.

Co-founded by actor Nisrine Amine, PAC is not only a way for youth to develop peer interaction and learn about the exciting world of stage and screen, but PAC also offers industry-specific classes in audition techniques and camera acting for those young actors with aspirations of turning their hobby into a career in the future.

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