Drama and acting classes
Find your local drama, acting and performance classes for children and teens in Auckland, New Zealand.
FEATURED DRAMA CLASSES
National Youth Theatre afterschool and weekend programmes
The National Youth Theatre is New Zealand’s premier musical theatre training programme for young people aged 7-21.
TripleThreat Weekly Musical Theatre Classes
Three Auckland locations: Western Springs, Belmont and Takapuna
nyt.nz/triplethreat
Age Groups: 9 to 12 years, 13 to 18 years
Skills based weekly classes, covering every aspect of musical theatre performance. A Triple Threat is a performer that can sing, dance and act NYT courses will build your child’s self-confidence, develop their skills and get them up on stage! Register online now.
Acting Up Weekly Drama Classes
TAPAC, Western Springs, Auckland
nyt.nz/actingup
Age Groups: 9 to 12 years, 13 to 18 years
Skills based weekly classes, focusing on Drama. Beginners with no previous experience are welcome to attend.Build your skills and confidence with these specialised acting classes. Register online now.
Disney's The Little Mermaid - Central Auckland Intensive Programme
Orientation Day: 14 Feb 2026
Rehearsals: Four months on Sundays: 15 Feb 2026
Theatre Week: 29 Jun to 5 Jul 2026
Performances: Schools 2 & 3 July 2026; Aotea Centre 3 July to 5 July 2026
nyt.nz/programmes/Mermaid-2025
Age Groups: 7 to 9 years, 10 to 11 years, 12 to 13 years, 14 to 21 years
Disney’s The Little Mermaid” is a 4 month training programme, building up to another season of NYT’s dazzling performances at Auckland’s Aotea Centre.
Larger than life show featuring all of your favorite characters and songs from the classic Disney film and stage show. Register online now.
Ten Feet Tall
Speech and Drama, Public Speaking and Debate Classes
Auckland locations: Albany, Blockhouse Bay, Epsom, Grey Lynn, Mt Roskill, Takapuna, Unsworth Heights, Western Springs,
Online public speaking/ debate classes
tenfeettall.co.nz
Help your child find their voice with Ten Feet Tall’s fun and engaging classes in public speaking, drama, debate, leadership and communication. From boosting confidence at school to preparing teens and adults for real-world success, there’s a class to suit every stage.
Kea Performing Arts
Drama and Youth Theatre Classes
North Shore locations: Browns Bay, Devonport and Takapuna
keaperformingarts.co.nz
Let your child and teenager explore their creativity, build confidence and have heaps of fun. Kea Performing Arts drama classes are packed with team games, confidence-building activities and creative exercises in a safe, supportive and playful environment.
Children aged 5 to 15 years will develop their acting, communication and teamwork skills while enjoying the excitement of performing arts.
Covert Theatre
The Resilience Playground: Life Skills for Kids and Covert Teens
Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Central Auckland
www.coverttheatre.com/life-skills-for-kids
Enjoy a weekly after school workshop with New Zealand’s top improv theatre company. The Resilience Playground for kids aged 8 to 12 years, combines the art of improvisation with positive psychology to teach the vital life skills that every child needs to learn. It builds resilience so that your child can handle adversity and develops communication skills and creative thinking – two of the most important skills for success in life.
Covert Teens is for kids aged 13 to 17 years who want to learn and perform improvisation. There will be regular shows for the 15 to 17 year olds, and this is a potential pathway for those who want a career in the performing arts.
Numbers are limited to only 15 teens and 20 kids per term so book now!
Head Held High
Speech and drama lessons for ages 5 to 18 yrs
Auckland locations: Epsom, Herne Bay, Howick, Mt Albert, Meadowbank, Northcote, Otahuhu, Otara, Parnell, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby, Remuera, Royal Oak, Takapuna, Titirangi and Westmere.
www.headheldhigh.co.nz
Head Held High uses hundreds of fun games and imaginative scenarios as the basis of their bespoke speech and drama programmes. Weekly lessons weave elements of conversation skills, acting skills, public speaking skills, positive body language, good manners, respecting ourselves and others, and how to relate positively to peers and adults… all together into a magical programme that all types of students love, and benefit from.
Children's Musical Theatre Studio
Musical Theatre Classes for 5 to 18 year olds
Children’s Musical Theatre Studio, 120 Vincent Street, Howick, East Auckland
www.cmtsnz.com
Performance based musical theatre classes teach the skills of singing, dancing and acting for the stage. There are weekly classes for 5 to 18 year olds, for all abilities ranging from complete beginners to experienced performers. Other classes include a boy’s singing group, a girl’s singing group and piano lessons. All classes are taught by experienced musical theatre practitioners. Book online now!
Auckland Drama Classes
Drama Production for Children
Selwyn College, 203 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama,
www.selwyncomed.school.nz
June Renwick, was HOD Performing Arts at Selwyn College for 24 years, as well as instigator of the Junior Performing Arts, introduces children to the elements of drama. Children will use improvisation and role play, creating scripts and study plays for children.
Melisa Rouse School of Speech, Drama & Communication
Beach Road, Rothesay Bay, North Shore, Auckland
www.speechdramaauckland.co.nz
Speech and drama classes ranging from private lessons to groups. Develop speech, communication skills, public speaking skills, effective communication, dramatic abilities and confidence. Classes are either individual students or pair lessons.
Musical theatre
TAPAC (The Auckland Performing Arts Centre), 100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland
www.tapac.org.nz
Musical theatre classes are for young people who love performing onstage and who want to build their skills and confidence and have fun! Over the term students will learn how to: sing confidently in a group and as a soloist; perform a dance routine to performance standard; and learn how to put acting techniques into practice.
Acting for Screen
TAPAC (The Auckland Performing Arts Centre), 100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland
www.tapac.org.nz
Embracing all abilities and styles, this screen acting class for children aged 10 to 12 years old helps participants focus their performance skills into a form that works for screen.
VoiceWorks
Torbay Theatre, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, North Shore, Auckland
Facebook page: Youth DramaTorbay
Drama, speech and public communication tuition for children and teenagers aged 5 to 18 years. Fun group and individual tuition options, with a performance opportunity every term. Optional examinations in Trinity Guildhall and Speech New Zealand from junior to diploma level.
Speech & Drama
TAPAC (The Auckland Performing Arts Centre), 100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland
www.tapac.org.nz
Students learn public speaking, acting and drama skills, vocal skills (quality, articulation, grammar), how to read poetry and tell stories. Classes are small to ensure children receive specialised, one-on-one attention so enrol early to secure space.