Does kiddo love to perform? Or are you just looking for a way to boost your child’s confidence? Check out these kids’ speech and drama classes in Singapore

If you’ve got a kiddo at home who loves the theatre and performing, chances are they’ll love joining a speech and drama class in Singapore! We’ve rounded up performing art programmes that offer public speaking classes, musical theatre, and drama classes, plus fun activities like dance lessons, and music & movement programmes that will help unleash your child’s confidence and creativity. Keep scrolling to see which drama school could be a great fit for your child.

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Kids’ speech and drama classes in Singapore:

Tamasha by Deepika Rajani: Speech & Drama + Theatre Enrichment

Tamasha by Deepika Rajani offers drama and theatre classes in English, Hindi, and Mandarin. Deepika is a passionate speech and drama instructor registered with MOE and certified by Trinity College London. At her studio, you can expect Theatre, Film-making, and Speech & Drama classes, along with support to prepare children with valuable skills and give them strategic advantages for competitive exams and internationally recognised certifications. This drama school’s lesson plans are designed with each child’s unique learning style in mind, for children aged 4 to 16 years old. Teachers incorporate rhymes, drama, and a specially selected collection of literature into classes to enable children to develop their use of language and build their confidence. From physical warm-ups for the kinaesthetic learner to word pictures and rhymes for the visual learner, they have something for everyone. Children are taught to explore drama spontaneously, sparking their creative thinking skills as well as leadership skills. Older students participate collaboratively as actors, writers, directors, visual artists, dancers, musicians, filmmakers and designers to create theatrical pieces from scratch. They offer workshops to low-income families at no cost.

Sassy Mama readers get a $50 one-time family discount off classes (to new families only)!

Tamasha by Deepika Rajani, Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore 439053, Tel: (+65) 8368 3999, contact@deepikarajani.com

Sing’theatre Academy: Singing, Dancing & Acting

Calling all those who want to up their performance skills – from tots to adults! Sing’theatre Academy is Singapore’s only dedicated musical theatre academy whose community-centred approach to learning welcomes students of all ages to develop their singing, dancing and acting skills. Yes, your kiddos will become fab stage performers here, but they gain more than that – from a boost in confidence to better social skills to developing an appreciation for theatre and performance. Sing’theatre Academy is unique in that it is facilitated by their Professional theatre company working with Singapore’s top professionals, with a guiding motto of “Performing For A Better Society”. At this drama school your child will get to work with industry professionals who bring the latest in their industry skills and knowledge to classes. Students will get to perform at the in-house black box theatre with beautiful sets and professional technical aspects and costumes to audiences from all walks of life including for community outreach programs.

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Sing’theatre Academy, 21 Tan Quee Lan Street, Heritage Place #02-10, Singapore 188108

Centre Stage School of The Arts: Specialist in Speech and Drama

Founded by two professional actors from the UK back in 1999, Centre Stage School of the Arts offers a wide range of kids’ speech & drama, dance and music programmes. Their programmes are progressive (Team Sassy Mama are huge fans!) and are suitable for kids as young as six months up to preteens with professional aspirations. What sets them apart is their exceptional team of teachers, handpicked from top drama schools in the UK and around the world. Their expertise and passion for teaching shine through, empowering students to excel in language and communication and develop confidence and build self-esteem. At Centre Stage, creativity knows no bounds, as they encourage storytelling and imaginative expression, making learning an exhilarating experience. The drama school prides themselves on instilling a deep appreciation for the performing arts while preparing students for internationally recognised exams from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and Trinity College London. Click here to read more about Centre Stage’s various offerings!

Centre Stage School of Arts, multiple locations in Singapore including Portsdown Road and Marine Parade

Wild Rice: Weekly Speech & Drama Classes

Enrol your little actor in Wild Rice’s weekly drama classes in Singapore, where kids aged 5 to 12 are guided by experienced teaching artists to join in fun drama and storytelling games, role-playing exercises and more. Alternatively, try their First Stage programme, where children will get theatre training and performance opportunities. Participants are coached throughout their first performing experience on the stage, and they’ll get to work alongside some of Singapore’s most popular actors and theatre-makers. More importantly, they’ll gain plenty of confidence and grow their love for performing onstage.

Wild Rice, 107 North Bridge Road, #04-08 Funan, Singapore 179105

SOTA: School of the Arts Singapore

Serious about drama and the arts and want to study it formally? SOTA is the island’s first pre-tertiary school that specialises in the arts, so you know their drama classes are top-tier. They offer professional training in areas such as film, theatre and more to kids aged 13 to 18, and their courses are designed to help students develop an understanding and mastery of their preferred art form. Students specialising in theatre will be exposed to elements such as performing, directing, playwriting and much more, gaining an appreciation for the art form’s various styles, forms and processes through masterclasses, talks and workshops, regional exchange opportunities and much more.

SOTA, www.sota.edu.sg

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ACT 3 Drama Academy: Speech & Drama classes

ACT 3 Drama Academy offers speech and drama classes in Singapore that are suitable for children as young as 18 months up to teens. Toddlers aged 18 to 36 months can start off with ACT 3 Drama Academy’s parent-child drama classes, while children aged 3 to 7 will take part in a programme that builds their thinking skills and social interaction by using drama principles and experiences.

ACT 3 Drama Academy, 126 Cairnhill Road, One-Two-Six Cairnhill Arts Centre, Singapore 229707

Apple Pie Language: Chinese speech & drama classes

Looking for Chinese speech and drama classes? Apple Pie Language promotes an appreciation of the Chinese language to children aged 3 to 8. Fronted by Daphne Low, a former MOE Chinese language teacher, their acting classes and programmes are developed with an understanding of the local school curriculum and its language and literacy requirements. Through food, crafts, songs and dance to making their own props, each child is given a reflective learning opportunity to retain their learning experience.

Apple Pie Language, 6A Chun Tin Road, Singapore 599593

Buds Theatre: theatre and speech & drama

Drama enthusiasts can consider signing up for Buds Youth Theatre, an inclusive theatre education for kids aged 15 and above who have a genuine interest in the arts. Only 15 youths are selected each year for this rigorous training, and most participants will go on to build careers in Singapore’s arts and creative scenes – think actors, stage managers, filmmakers and more. Participants will be enrolled in acting classes and taught playwriting and performance skills without having to worry about financial burdens. All you need to do to be considered for enrolment is to email the BYT team for an audition that comprises a short interview and a monologue presentation from a published Singaporean play.

Buds Theatre, www.budstheatre.com

Evolve Performing Arts: Speech & Drama and Singing

This creative arts centre runs all sorts of speech and drama classes in Singapore such as early years programmes, theatre, dance, singing techniques, musical theatre and more. Their in-house classes are process- and performance-focused and are designed to help children grow their confidence through weekly lessons. Your tot will also get to showcase all that they’ve learned in the various performances and shows that Evolve stages in their own black box venues islandwide.

Evolve Performing Arts, 44 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118504 

Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity: Acting & Drama Classes

While skills like singing and dancing, public speaking and fine motor skills are embedded in Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity (HCAC)’s acting and drama classes, what makes the speech and drama classes at HCAC unique is their focus on mindfulness of the self and the world around us. The entire course is based on exploring different United National Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through the use of theatre training, storytelling and poetry, arts & craft activities, creative writing, and role-playing.  The team of educators here are focused on developing each child’s curiosity within a safe space together with other like-minded children.

Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity, 89A Desker Road, Singapore 209611

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy: Drama for confidence

The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy is a top choice for parents looking for stellar acting and drama classes in Singapore. The main aim of their programme is to build confidence, self-esteem and skills in verbal communication through drama. This is achieved through a unique, diverse curriculum that’s taught in weekly classes. Two performances are held annually for children to showcase what they have learnt for their parents.

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, 231 Mountbatten Road, Block B, #03-03, Mountbatten Centre, Singapore 397999

Julia Gabriel Centre: Speech & Drama and Communication

Julia Gabriel Centre is well-loved by parents, as their drama and communication programmes allow children opportunities to master the skills and techniques needed for effective communication while loving the process of learning. These skills are taught through drama, poetry, theatre, mime, puppetry, role-play, story-telling, reading aloud and creative writing. Imagination and creativity are promoted, and children get to enjoy rhythm, sound and language. Julia Gabriel also runs holiday drama camps and programmes!

Julia Gabriel Centre, multiple locations in Singapore including Forum and Tampines Mall

MADDspace: Performing Arts School

MADDspace is one of the island’s top performing arts schools and offers kids the opportunity to learn multiple disciplinary classes in one space. If it’s a drama class in Singapore you’re after, try their Theatrical Crew: Broadway Kids programme, where kids aged 6 to 12 years get to learn how to emote better via music, dance and acting. This foundation-level programme aims to prepare students for end-of-team performances and mini-musicals.

MADDSpace, multiple locations in Singapore including GR.ID and Boon Lay

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