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Musical Theatre
For Children and Young People

Perform Australia runs exciting musical theatre programs for kids in Canberra. Sing, dance and act your way to joy!

 

Students rehearse weekly at our studio and then perform in a theatre at the end of two terms. Along the way they gain singing, dancing and acting tuition, as well as an understanding of backstage etiquette, rehearsal procedures, and how to prepare for a performance. 

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What happens in a musical theatre production class?

If you've never been a part of a musical theatre production class before, here's what you can expect, week to week. Every week includes different educational content designed by professional actors and educators.

CHECK-IN

We begin with connection - checking in with the kids to see how they're going. This helps take the temperature of the room, as well as build friendships within the group.

WARM-UP

Like athletes, actors warm up their voice and body. We spend a few minutes preparing for the work we're about to do. Sometimes it may also involve an energiser game.

SINGING & CHOREOGRAPHY

Students learn songs under the tutelage of the show's musical director, and dance under the choreographer.

SCRIPT WORK/
REHEARSAL

Students put singing and dance together with scene work (acting). Over the weeks of the program, they rehearse the show in chunks, until such time as the whole show is ready to come together as a complete work.

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ENROLLING NOW

For ages 9-15

@ Perform Australia Studios,

2A Barker St, Griffith ACT

Starts Term 1, 2025

Why musical theatre is great for kids

Musical theatre is more than just a stage performance—it’s a vibrant, educational, and confidence-boosting experience that can transform a child’s life!

 

Whether your child dreams of the spotlight, or just wants to try something new, musical theatre offers benefits that go beyond singing, dancing, and acting.

Think of the skills a child learns: 

  • Standing on stage and performing: confidence in front of an audience

  • Memorising lines, lyrics and dance: improving memory, listening skills and responding to cues

  • Becoming a character: learning empathy through imagination

  • Social skills: working in a 'team' of other performers, as well as interacting with people in key roles, such as the director, musical director, choreographer and theatre technical staff

  • Gratitude: Supporting others, and valuing their support in a production

  • Creative expression: expressing oneself through voice, movement and creative ideas

  • Discipline: preparing one's part in the musical through practice at home and by being attentive during rehearsal. 

For all these reasons, musical theatre is a wonderful experience for children. 

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