5 Best Drama and Theatre Classes for Kids in Singapore 2024

The Centre Stage School of the Arts was founded in 1999 for children to attend theatre and drama classes. It was started by two actors from London, Peter Hodgson and Alison Tompkins. From a small one-room location in the early days, the school has grown to a multi-location performing arts centre. The school is affiliated with several organisations, including Drama UK, Tring Park School of the Performing Arts, Royal Academy of Dance, and Australia Teachers of Dancing.

Highlights:

CLASSES:

• Creative Drama (Ages 3.5 to 12)
• Trinity Exam (Ages 8+)
• On Stage (Ages 8 to 12)
• Theatre Workshop (Ages 13+)
• Next Stage (Ages 12 to 18)
• Creative Musical Theatre (Ages 3.5 to 12)
• On Stage Musical Theatre (Ages 8 to 12)
• Musical Theatre Workshop (Ages 13+)

PRICING:

• S$50 for registration
• S$200 deposit per student per class
• Per session fee starts at S$60

NOTE:

Theatre workshops require an audition.

Wild Rice is a theatre company founded by celebrated Singaporean actor and director Ivan Heng in 2000. Wild Rice hosts original and adapted shows at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre to celebrate theatre talent in the country. The company also boasts a learning academy with courses designed for young talent.

Highlights:

CLASSES:

• Wild Kids: Weekly Drama Classes (Ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12)
• First Stage (Ages 5 to 12)
• Holiday Drama Camps (Ages 5 to 12)
• Singapore Youth Theatre (Ages 13 to 17)
• Young & Wild (Longterm programme for teens by Edith Podesta)

PRICING:

Wild Kids at S$637

If your child is interested in musical theatre, Sing’Theatre Academy may be the best choice. It’s Singapore’s first and only musical theatre academy, part of Sing’Theatre, founded by Natalie Ribette in 2006. Her theatre has performed myriads of productions with local talent. There’s a heavy emphasis on singing and dancing in the musical theatre classes conducted by professionals with years of experience.

Highlights:

CLASSES:

• Mini Stars (Ages 3 to 4)
• Rising Stars (Ages 5 to 6)
• Super Stars (Ages 7 to 9)
• West End Stars (Ages 10 to 13)
• Broadway Stars (Ages 13 to 18)
• Broadway Stars Plus (Ages 13 to 18)
• Musical Theatre Dance (Teens)
• Musical Theatre Singing (Teens)
• Musical Theatre Camps

PRICING:

• Mini Stars and Rising Stars: S$820.80
• Super Stars: S$1,188
• West End Stars and Broadway Stars: S$1,512
• Musical Theatre Dance: S$574.56
• Musical Theatre Singing (Teens): S$1,058.40

The ACT 3 Drama Academy is one of the oldest drama schools for children in Singapore. Started in 1994, ACT 3 International has initiated many projects to promote theatre and drama in Singapore and beyond. The aim of this academy is to allow children to discover their talent, develop confidence, and use their voices.

Highlights:

CLASSES:

• Drama for the very young (Ages 1.5 to 3)
• Drama for young children (Age groups 3s, 4/5s, and 6/7s)
• Drama for older children (Age groups 8/9s, 10/11s, and 12 to 15 years)

PRICING:

• S$310 for ages 18 months to 11 years
• S$450 for ages 12 years and above

The Music Arts Drama Dance Space (MADDspace) is an art studio for kids in Singapore to learn singing and dancing. Children learn to bring out their inner artists through professional dance and vocal coaches. The school aims to inspire children with performing arts while nurturing their confidence and discipline.

Highlights:

CLASSES: 

• Theatrical Crew: Broadway Kids (Ages 6 to 12)
• DSA Preparation
• Holiday Camps

PRICING: 

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