Best Theater productions in Australia

I've attended Darlo Drama many times and they are an absolutely lovely group of people who are the best at what they do. Highly recommended!

Don’t fall for any of the “community” lies they’re spewing. This is the greediest business I have ever dealt with. Darlo Drama is everything wrong with the Arts in this country.

We had a positive experience for two terms in boppy bugs but had a change of teacher and it’s been terrible since. They have a rigid no parents policy so to not disrupt the class. Was advised it was fine for the kids with separation anxiety to be traumatized and if they cry for more than 5 mins it’s fine then for parents to come in. Then management organises a full day of filming with a film crew. Assuming it is now fine to disrupt the class because it’s for marketing. Completely inconsistent in how they implement policy and mixed messaging to parents.

We were offered a full refund by management initially because we did not agree with their policy but then the receptionist won’t give it when we requested for it and then hung up on us. We will not be returning and have found other programs which are more flexible and family friendly.

Darlo Drama offer a broad range of acting courses right from beginner to advanced level, with very highly respected and experienced teaching staff, all conducted in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Whether you want to start a career in acting, try acting as a hobby or simply gain confidence in performance and presentation, you will find a pathway that is right for you and make some fantastic friends along the way.

I came to Darlo Drama, and the acting course, after the trial class. It was only $25, so I figured I'd try it to boost my confidence a little. The taster was enticing enough to try the full level one course. What I got was not only an exponential increase in confidence, but also a great circle of friends with similar interests, an amazingly smooth learning curve during the course and a wonderful performance to top it off, along with a great celebration at the end. Really enjoyable course; great teacher and venue. I loved every second of it. It didn't feel like learning at all! And by the end I had improved so much just through play. Thank you Darlo Drama!

Darlo Drama is hands down the best acting school for adults and corporate teams in Sydney! 🎭 I've taken various classes and workshops here for 7 years, and it's been an absolute blast. The teachers and community are super welcoming and make learning acting a joy - highly recommended!

Always a great night but current production 'A Streetcar named Desire' is 10/10!

I’m so glad to have discovered Darlo Drama. I absolutely love the community aspect of it and you’ll definitely make life-long friends! With so much on offer I am always looking forward to the next class or event! I highly recommend it to both experienced actors and anyone wanting to give it a go. I’m a constantly learning something new / deepening my craft.

What an amazing place! I recently completed the Level 2 course at Darlo, after loving Level 1 so much. The teachers are fantastic, and so supportive of all students from all walks of life. I chose Darlo because they have been around for such a long time and have a solid reputation - but came back for the course content and brilliant teachers. Romney (the administrator who I was in contact with) answered any crazy questions I had in a timely and professional manner. Highly recommend Darlo to anyone looking to start a career in acting or if you are even just looking for a new hobby!

I came to Darlo Drama after trying a number of other Sydney acting schools and I've stayed for many years, doing numerous courses and now I love being part of the theatre community. They are unlike any other acting school in Sydney, fantastic for those just starting out or you can join their advanced courses if you've studied elsewhere. I love my Darlo family, thank you for so many wonderful opportunities, friendships made and creative inspiration!

Hi Carol Utens - I must have made the same whatever odd error just as you did, but they instantly sorted out a refund when I managed to purchase 4 tickets, instead of 2. As you said there was some kind of error and buttons not responding. BUT try again, it is a cozy theatre and pub full of character and abuzz with enthusiasm, a grand atmosphere, and THE CRIPPLE OF INIS MAAN was so well done I could so easily have spat the dummy and not gone - but I loved every minute of it. Great play! Parking across the street. Too easy.

Consistently great productions. Independent theatre at its finest. Attached to a great old-style pub with good feeds and bar selection. Open fire in the winter!

I wanted to order 3 tickets online for the magic show, which was great!
But the website, to order tickets, gave an error and said to try it again, so I did, I received and paid for 6. Till this day I never got my money back, even after sending numerous mails & calls.

Really bad service!!!

My husband and I see over 100 independent theatre productions every year. We visit all the inner city venues regularly, and without a doubt Red Line is the most consistent- every play is a winner: well done, well acted and most importantly REALLY entertaining!

My Daughter has been attending Theatre Bugs for the past 2 years now. She absolutely loves her Fairy Ballet class and what a fantastic way to introduce little ones to dancing.
This was the only school that allowed my two year old to wear a fairy dress every week and not have to be in full ballet outfit with hair done ect. Trying to get a two year old dressed is hard enough so letting her chose her outfit every week worked wonders for us!
The teachers are amazing and all the children have such a wonderful time every class. Can't thank Theatre Bugs enough. Wonderful dancing/acting/singing school inclusive of all ages and talents!

All 3 of my children have done Theatre Bugs over the years with my youngest currently doing Fairy Ballet! They have all had amazing experiences with dance and drama and have enjoyed it tremendously! The teachers are terrific and so talentled. Best of all it is such a wonderful, fun, caring, inclusive environment without the pressures that so many dance school place on their students. The children really do come first!

Our two year old attended Theatre Bugs classes and absolutely loved it. My partner is a Drama teacher, and she feels that the quality of teaching the children receive is particularly high. She was very pleased with the manner in which the teacher engaged with the students. We are very excited about moving to Fairy Ballet next term.

My 6 year old daughter has been attending Theatre Bugs since she was 2 and she absolutely loves it. From her weekly class to the school holiday programs on offer every holidays, my daughter has always had a wonderful experience. As a parent, I love the inclusive environment where everyone has a part and has the chance to perform. As the Director said in their mid year cabaret show today, 'every child is on their own unique journey' and Theatre Bugs support and encourage them along the way. My daughters confidence has continued to grow with every class and we look forward to watching her grow and learn at Theatre Bugs for many more years to come.

My son loved his 1st "come and try" session as there were lots of fun games and it was a lot of fun. Now that there is a play being learnt and performed at the end of term, the games are no more and it's just rehearsing for the play now. Which he finds quite boring. I think the concept of Theatre Bugs is abs great and for those kids who want to act and get an insight into live Theatre and acting it's great! They would love it. All admins and staff were friendly and very easy to deal with and very helpful. It's a nice local company who are very good at what they do and the performing arts service they provide for kids. Thank you to all at Theatre Bugs!

Leafy location with easy parking for either drop off or walk in. The facility had good security for kids coming/going and is well air conditioned. Highly recommend.

My daughter has been attending Theatre Bugs for 2 years now and I have seen her confidence grow enormously over that time. She loves her Fairy ballet class and the teachers are always so kind and caring.

I brought my 1 year old daughter to a trial lesson at the beginning of the year and she had a wonderful time! The teacher was exceptional with the students and parents alike, and the ability to trial the lesson first was an unexpected bonus. I can see her learning a lot through this school, and look forward to watching her confidence develop and grow with them as she gets older.