Drama and Acting Classes Brisbane

Acting Classes Brisbane

Drama has a long and rich history, going all the way back to the ancient Greek amphitheatres where touring comedies and tragedies captured the imaginations of people all over the country. Each civilisation developed their own unique theatre styles, but all had the same ability to mesmerise their audience. While the Japanese were busy perfecting the masked theatre art of kabuki, the Italian’s were developing their famous commedia dell’arte theatre of the 1600’s, incredibly similar styles despite being worlds apart. Acting juggernauts such as Bertolt Brecht and Constantin Stanislavski defined how we now teach acting and drama, and the public’s enthusiasm for performance shows no signs of slowing down. Learning to act through drama classes and theatre workshops is a perfect way to engage with the rich history of theatre whilst building your own confidence and acting style. 

Can you recall the last time you jumped on a stage and performed for your friends, family, or colleagues? It may have been a very nerve-racking experience, but with our drama classes in Brisbane, you’ll be able to expunge the natural fear that comes with addressing large groups of your peers. You’ll not only pick up a few essentials on how to act out of our theatre workshops, but you’ll also discover the natural confidence and assuredness you already possess and bring it to the forefront, whilst also picking up some tips on how to act.

Theatre workshops and drama classes in Brisbane are different from our other artistic courses in that although most are run by only one instructor, occasionally our adult drama classes will have a guest practitioner in, to aid the running of the class and give a deeper creative insight. Two opinions are better than one, so you can be sure you’re getting bang for your buck if another instructor is invited along to one of our adult drama classes. All of our instructors have extensive experience in both performing and teaching and, depending on the drama class, offer you the chance to take home any visual or audio recordings of performances that you engaged in within the short acting courses. 

If you’re looking for fun things to do in Brisbane for kids, ClassBento has drama lessons for kids that they’re sure to love! Children are often natural performers and giving them an outlet for that energy is not only a constructive method of utilising the creative energy, but it’s also bound to give you a bit of a mental break.

Most drama classes and theatre workshops are utilised by acting students and other performers looking to keep their skills fresh, but their usefulness and versatility extend well beyond that. 

Drama classes in Brisbane are perfect for groups looking to engage with themselves and each other, and step outside their comfort zone. Many of our theatre workshops and public speaking courses have a heavy focus on helping students get past any potential glossophobia they may have (the fear of public speaking) so they can learn to engage a crowd without fear-induced nausea. This allows them to function well as corporate team activities guaranteed to get important results out of a fun, engaging and informal setting. Alternatively, our drama lessons for kids are a great way for kids to get past their shyness and find their inner spark.

Health benefits of drama

Engaging in a drama class does more than just work the creative juices. Being in a social setting where it’s safe to express yourself can do wonders for relieving tension and anxiety associated with emotional pressures. Getting past the fear of public speaking is a huge step in growing self-assurance, does wonders for your confidence, and can bleed over into every factor of your life. Drama therapy is also gaining traction as a treatment modality with people struggling with their mental health. Many people struggling with PTSD, grief, loss and depression can benefit from drama therapy, as it allows allegorical expression of very complex and, oftentimes, very dark emotions and memories. It can also improve interpersonal relationships and social skills among individuals who sit high on the autism spectrum. 

Custom classes

Want to learn or experience something specific? You can easily contact our teachers and arrange a custom workshop at your preferred time and to suit your skill level.

If you’re looking for a unique and memorable event these workshops are perfect things to do with friends on the weekend, for aged care groups, team building exercises, indoor things to do, and kids weekend activities. We've got a range of teachers who cater specifically to larger events, and we can customise classes to meet your needs. Get in touch today and we'll put something together for you.

What we offer

• Hand-picked theatre professionals

• Support of the local Brisbane arts scene

• Locations: Brisbane

• Great gift ideas

• Affordable

• Convenient