PRIMARY ACTING CLASSES.

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What happens in our Brisbane youth drama classes?

Upon arrival, your young person is able to eat their afternoon tea, listen to music, and participate in mindfulness activities including craft, board games etc. Our upper primary students often use this time to go through the lines for their scripts. Class starts at 3.30pm.

We then begin the class with a check-in to see how everyone is travelling and so we can gauge the energy levels of the individuals and the group. After this, we move on to energy, movement, and voice warm ups to connect with our senses and mobility, exploring new movements, and body awareness.

Theatre games are designed to ensure playfulness and inclusivity as the group builds trust. Failure is celebrated as it opens the space for learning and encourages vulnerability in a supportive environment. Then, we move on to improvisation, devising and script work, finishing off our sessions with some cool-down games

In terms one-two, participants work on bringing a text to life. In term three-four, participants create their own plays on wherever their imaginations take them. To cap it off, students work towards their end of semester showings in term two and term four in a local theatre venue.

Registrations for Term One, 2026 are filling fast!

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CLASS TIMETABLE FOR PRIMARY DRAMA CLASSES.

TERM DATES 2026.

Term One: Week of Monday the 26th of January - Week of Monday the 23rd of March.
Term Two: Week of Monday the 20th of April - Week of Monday the 15th of June
Term Three: Week of Monday the 13th of July - Week of Monday the 7th of September
Term Four: Week of Monday the 5h of October - Week of Monday the 30th of November

If your young person’s class has a public holiday throughout the term, then we make up those lessons in week ten.

PADDINGTON STUDIO.

MONDAY: Early Primary (Prep-Grade Two), Upper Primary (Grades Three-Five)
TUESDAY: Early Primary (Prep-Grade Two), Upper Primary (Grades Three-Five). Our Tuesday Upper Primary Class has a waitlist.

WEDNESDAY: Upper Primary (Grades Four-Six). This class is full and has a waitlist.

THURSDAY: Upper Primary (Grades Three-Six)

FRIDAY: Early Primary (Prep-Grade Two), Upper Primary (Grades Three-Six) Musical Theatre Class. See Musical Theatre tab above.

WHEN: 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Doors open for student arrival at 3:00pm.
WHERE: Rosalie Baptist Church Hall. Corner of Ellena St and Fernberg Rd, Paddington.

For our Milton State School Students in our primary classes, our lead facilitator meets the students at 3pm in front of the office and they walk over together to our Paddington Studio.

COST: $300 for the nine week term

ST PETERS LUTHERAN COLLEGE INDOOROOPILLY.

ALL OF OUR ST PETERS PRIMARY CLASSES ARE FULL. TO JOIN THE WAITLIST, EMAIL US AT VIRAG@PLAYONSTAGE.COM.AU

WEDNESDAY: Early Primary (Grades Ones-Three) There are two classes on a Wednesday.
 THURSDAY: Early Primary (Grades One-Two), Upper Primary (Grades Three-Six)

WHEN: 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

WHERE: Centre of Innovation and Learning (CLI Bulding, 66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly, QLD 4068.
COST: $270 for the eight week term

OAKLEIGH STATE SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY: Upper Primary (Grades Three=Six)

FRIDAY: Early Primary (Prep-Grade Two)

WHEN: 7:30am to 8:45am. Doors open at 7:15am for student arrival.

WHERE: The Lower Library, Oakleigh State School

COST: $250 for the nine week term

The Benefits of Drama for Kids

Drama for young people comes with a variety of educational, physical, social, and emotional benefits that they can transfer to their home and school life. As an art form that encourages self expression and collaboration, drama allows young people to find their voice and develop key skills that help them both on and off the stage.

Some of these benefits include:

  • Confidence building

  • Critical thinking

  • Ensemble awareness

  • Negotiating ideas

  • Problem solving

  • Improves focus

  • Fosters empathy

  • Promotes emotional intelligence

  • Instills discipline and resilience

  • Improves coordination and fitness

  • Builds a safe and inclusive sense of community

  • And so much more!

At Play on Stage, we seek to empower the young people of Brisbane through the arts by creating a safe and playful space for them to develop these skills. Our experienced facilitators have been trained to support our students through their creative growth, ensuring that everyone is feeling welcomed, respected, and allowed to have fun!

What People Are Saying

  • We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Play on Stage! The staff are absolutely lovely — warm, encouraging, and genuinely invested in every child’s growth. They give thoughtful, constructive feedback that helps build confidence as well as skill. My child always comes out of class smiling and excited to share what they’ve learned. Highly recommend for any young performer!

    — Ben Clayton, parent

  • My 8-year-old son has been attending Play on Stage for the past 2 terms, and I can honestly say it is the highlight of his week. From the very first lesson, he came home buzzing with excitement. The program strikes a wonderful balance between creativity, confidence-building, and just being fun for the kids. The instructors are incredibly kind, patient and engaging, creating a safe space where the kids feel seen and heard. Highly recommend this program to any parent looking to nurture their child’s confidence, creativity, and social skills in a joyful and supportive environment.

    — Shoshana Abnett, Parent

  • Wonderful children’s drama classes and productions, expertly facilitated, with children’s best interests always at heart. My kid says that this is their favourite part of their week - they won’t miss their Play on Stage classes for anything! Awesome local business.

    — Jennifer Teh, parent

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