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Helen O’Grady Drama Academy - South Africa’s leader in affordable drama classes for all ages. Unleash confidence and creativity!

About Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy unlocks confidence and creativity through fun, affordable drama classes. Join the global movement founded by actress Helen O’Grady in 1979!

Quite simply, our approach is developmental drama, as opposed to performance drama.  The ongoing development of the child is never sacrificed on the altar of unattainable performance excellence!

Thank you so much for the recognition yesterday. The trophy brings an overwhelming sense of excitement for the child… and parent! It’s such a brilliant idea and will be treasured. Keep up the good work.

Cape Town parent

She is absolutely loving drama, and she has come out of her shell. This was the best decision we did by sending her to drama. Even the school said Layla has come out of her shell. You guys are the best and thank you so much. 

Lelanie Gouws, parent

My son was helped at Helen O’Grady in his primary school years, especially in Foundation Phase. His grade one teacher complained that he didn’t want to talk in class, and I was advised to take him to Helen O’Grady Drama. He attended on Saturdays and in no time, he was so fluent at speaking English that he started to be active and was able to socialize with others. Thanks to the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy!

Port Elizabeth parent

My daughter has been doing Drama at Islamia College since the last term last year. Due to certain events last year, she had become very shy and had lost self-confidence.

I was so pleasantly surprised yesterday when I saw her perform on stage. It’s a big step forward from last year (at the end of last year, she didn’t even have the confidence to go up on stage at her Awards Day to collect her award!) I would like to say a big thank you to the teachers for their support and encouragement and for helping my daughter regain her confidence.

Cape Town parent

Before Donnel started at drama, he was unsure of himself, he struggled to make friends and was quite shy around new people. I’m super glad I signed up for drama school because by the end of his first year he had made friends at school and at the academy. I can boldly say my son is now confident and can navigate his social spaces really well now. I would recommend Helen O’Grady Drama Academy if you are looking to boost your child’s confidence because I saw a total transformation in my own experience.

Amanda Bure
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy