Children's Theatre Classes Adelaide Near Me

4worldlovers: At Theatre Bugs, your child will not only learn skills in dance, singing and drama. They will also learn to trust their own ideas, develop perseverance, empathise with others, work with peers to achieve a common goal and feel confident in their own ability. Most of all, they will develop the confidence they need to be able to tackle the unexpected, challenging and exciting situations that they are confronted with in life.

Journey to the centre of the stage at Adelaide Theatre Academy

The safety and well being of your child is as important to us as it is to you. Our teachers genuinely CARE about your children. All teachers hold First Aid certificates, Police Clearances and receive ongoing training, mentoring and support.


Children learn to trust their own ideas, develop perseverance, empathy, teamwork, to feel confident in their own ability and develop the confidence they need to tackle the challenging situations they are confronted with in life.


We strive to make children feel proud of their personal achievements. Children are supported to develop at their own pace without the pressure of exams and competitions.

Students participate in at least 2 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!

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.

My daughter Lily started at Theatre Bugs in Fairy Babes with Bernie…. it has been most rewarding to see how she has grown in confidence as she was shy. I remember her first concert and I could hardly get her on the stage…. now a totally different child and is the one leading her dance routines. She is now starting in Combo Bugs next term. She is very excited.

My daughter loves her Theatre Bugs classes. She is full of energy & this provides a great outlet for her each week, allowing her to perform, use her imagination and have fun all at the same time.

My son Ollie has low muscle tone and hyper-flexibility. And he is also an active boy with a huge imagination. Theatre Bugs not only helped him with developing his co-ordination and confidence, but in channeling his energy in a more structured and planned way. Sadly we moved to Sydney and we miss Joni and the amazing team at ‘Bugs’. Come to Sydney, we miss you!!

A lovely evening last night at the Salisbury Carols. Such a pleasure to perform with my full band, fantastic backing singers, and the kids from Theatre Bugs.

Thanks for coming to Mount Gambier. My daughter thought today was awesome. She’s so excited to be playing Swish The Mermaid in Peter Pan. Thanks to the 2 vibrant young ladies that have come down. You Rock!

Thank you TB for being child focussed and providing outstanding and individual support for each family – impressive!! I appreciate your clear communication and professional approach. So impressive!

What incredible experiences for the children to work with professional stage management teams in such a positive and supportive environment. I love the way that TBs link with other businesses to provide opportunities for our children.

Alice in Wonderland by Theatre Bugs at the Forge Theatre, Marryatville, is a wonderful show of young local talent. Some stand out singing and great dance moves by the cast. And best of all they looked like they were having a great time performing to the audience. There’s a mix of songs – some classics as well as recent pop songs, so they can showcase a variety of different dance moves. There would have been some very proud parents in the audience tonight.

It sounds like we are old hands at this now, being in our 5th year. Miss 7 loves seeing her friends each week, loves seeing Bernie each week, and TB is the one thing she tries very hard not to miss out on.

I love how she and her fellow combo bugs amaze Bernie (or so she says) with how well they learn their lines.

4worldlovers: Theatre Kids Australia exists to facilitate quality and inspirational experiences for young people through the world of theatre. We work with schools, teachers, professional and amateur companies to create and design programs for pre-schoolers through to the senior years. Services currently include the publication of Educational Resources for Theatre Productions, Education Consultancy, Workshops for Schools , Speech and Drama Lessons and Holiday and After School Programs in Music, Drama and Dance. We are passionate about the transformative power of the performing arts and work to use theatre to empower and inspire. Owner and director Hannah McCarthy-Oliver heads our team of highly experienced, successful and respected arts teachers.

THEATRE KIDS AUSTRALIA IS CURRENTLY ON HOLIDAYS WE WILL LET YOU KNOW AS SOON AS WE HAVE CLASSES SCHEDULED!

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I have loved every production/play produced or directed by Hannah - they are always full of colour, fun, laughter and of course, drama!

If your kids are seriously into drama they will gain so much from Hannah's expertise - performance skills, teamwork, confidence, problem-solving, self expression, resilience just to name a few things... She's amazing! -

Theatre Kids Australia is an exciting new project headed by a colleague who is truly very talented and blessed in drama/theatre for those with children who are interested in the arts.

4worldlovers:
Adelaide's first children's dancing, singing & acting school began as "The Johnny Young Talent School" in 1978.

4worldlovers: The Agency was the first official actors' agency in South Australia. It was established in 1975 by Ann Peters and by casting, representation and training it has been part of the fabric and history of the Australian film and television industry.


The idea for the agency came about during discussions in the dressing room with Noni Hazlehurst, Tracy Mann and Ann Peters. In 1973 they were performing in the Festival Theatre's production of Winnie the Pooh.

4worldlovers: Star Academy is committed to creating a positive experience for all students and assisting in the development of confident, well balanced young people.

Star Academy aims to release the inner potential of its students by providing quality education in all facets of performing arts in a safe and professional environment.

Our parties takes the stress out of your child’s party. Your party will be hosted by enthusiastic and experienced teachers/performers who have excellent rapport with children.

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Adult classes & Youth classes focus on specific skills & techniques for theatre & film.