Best Theater Schools In Sydney Near Me

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"A great Acting school with incredibly supportive and knowledgable teachers!"

Business: Start your journey towards a professional acting career with the Sydney Theatre School. Find out how to become an actor and make your application today.

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"Absolutely best acting courses."

Business: Actors Centre Australia is a private, dramatic arts and acting school offering both certificate and degree level qualifications, based in Leichhardt.

4worldlovers: At Actors Centre Australia, diversity and inclusion are a rich part of our fabric. Together, we continue to build and encourage an inclusive culture that inspires, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our students and alumni. It drives our innovation and connects us to the communities we serve.

“ACA is celebrating over three decades of incredible service. My own acting journey began there, and I will be forever grateful.

I am proud to be Patron of such an outstanding organisation which has consistently delivered artistic education fuelled by integrity and excellence.”

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"Easily the best acting school this side of the world."

Business: Sydney's Leading Acting School. The Actors Pulse provides acting classes & courses on the Meisner Technique, Screen Acting, Voice & Movement.

Business: NIDA is Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art – a centre of excellence in education for theatre, film and television.

4worldlovers: NIDA offers unparalleled industry-relevant training across dramatic arts disciplines including: acting, costume, cultural leadership, design, directing, make-up, musical theatre, props, scenic construction, stage management, technical theatre, and writing. Applications for 2024 intake will open in June 2023. More information coming soon.

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With expert training from some of Australia’s best performers, NIDA delivers practical skills-based training to build your confidence and presenting ability.


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Business: Enrol now for a career in Acting, Film and Theatre Production at AFTT and discover how we are different. Learn more.

Business: Screenwise is Australia's leading film and television acting school. We offer a variety of short-term, part-time and full-time acting courses and classes.

4worldlovers: The 10869NAT Advanced Diploma of Screen Acting is a two-year full-time comprehensive creative and technical screen acting program. It covers the full spectrum of skills and training required to produce a high-calibre and professional screen actor.

One of our most popular, the Showreel course offers students hands on screen acting training and a professional showreel on completion. There are two intakes each year in January and July.

From acting short courses to the two-year full-time 10869NAT Advanced Diploma of Screen Acting and everything in between, we offer a wide range of highly-acclaimed acting classes in-person in Sydney and delivered online. We also offer classes in American accent, and presenting on camera to round out your skill-set as an actor or nail your next presentation at work. Screenwise is home to some of the best acting courses in Sydney.

A thorough and practical introduction to screen acting within a supportive atmosphere.

For actors who are ready to sharpen their screen acting skills and go further than the acting basics.

Proving actors with the advanced technical skills to enhance their creative toolkit and drive their craft to the next level.

Screenteens teaches young adults professional screen acting techniques for a successful move into the Film & TV industry.

Get the edge in your next audition for an international production by nailing your American Accent.

Designed to boost confidence, broaden communication skills and develop confidence talking to camera or to an audience.

As the first Government Accredited Registered Training Organisation to offer a two-year 10869NAT Advanced Diploma of Screen Acting, Screenwise acting classes and courses attract students from around the country and the globe. Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, our acting school is easily accessible by all forms of public transport.

Since it's inception many Screenwise students have gone on to achieve international acclaim, including Chris Hemsworth, Yvonne Strahovski, Adam Demos and Stef Dawson. Screenwise tutors are internationally regarded award-winning actors, directors and casting professionals. Screenwise's CEO and Founder is Denise Roberts - best known for her roles as Julie Winters on ABC's GP and Isabelle Turnbull on Channel 7's Always Greener. Screenwise teaching staff are working industry professionals with decades of knowledge and experience which allows Screenwise to offer some of the best training in the country.

Screenwise is committed to producing screen actors of the highest calibre. Professional actors who understand the importance of their profession and the responsibility that comes with it.

Professional actors who carry with them the social commitment to use their formidable skills of acting in such a way that the world has been left a little better for their efforts.

Whether you're looking to start your acting journey with a short acting course, looking to take your career to the next level with a full-time or part-time course, or need personalised attention with private coaching and acting lessons, Screenwise has the acting course or service for you - no matter your experience, skills, location or age.

Improve your on-camera presentation skills or polish your American accent next time you land an audition for an international film or television show. We can help you reach your acting goals. Get in touch with our team today to find out more about our range of acting classes some of which we now offer as online classes for anyone looking to start their screen acting journey from beyond the Sydney area.

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"This is the Best school and I loved my time there sadly I had to move"

Business: The best performing arts school in Australia! The Australia Performing Arts Grammar School (APGS) is one of Australia's leading providers of Music, Dance and Performing Arts Education. Enrol today!

Business: The Academy of Music And Performing Arts is one of Australia's leading tertiary providers of music, dance and performing arts education. Educating and inspiring young artists for over 20 years, AMPA is committed to providing the highest quality in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees: Enrol today!

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"One of the best schools I have studied at."

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"very good school where i got taught to act, unlike my ex :D"

Business: PAC is a friendly actings school in Sydney with acting classes for kids and adults ranging from beginners and above. View our website to learn more.

Business: Kids drama in classes Sydney and Melbourne - after school classes, workshops, holiday camps. Performing arts, singing, acting and dancing for your children

Business: Darlo Drama is the home of beginners acting in Sydney. bringing confidence, creativity and community to adults of all ages and all walks of life.