Acting Lessons, Speech And Drama Classes For Kids In Hong Kong

Does your child have a knack for creating imaginative stories or commanding attention in a room? It’s time to nurture that spark! Here are our top picks for acting lessons, speech and drama classes in Hong Kong to help your child shine both on stage and in life!

If your kid has a flair for dramatics, why not cater to their strengths and get them involved in a speech, debate, acting or drama class? It’ll not only develop life skills such as problem-solving and effective communication but can eventually become the foundational blocks of strong leaders and assertive adults. Speech and drama classes are also a great way for kids to work in a team and gain confidence. Here are some of the best places to learn drama and acting, effective communication, public speaking, debate and presentation skills and more in Hong Kong.

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Faust — Hong Kong theatre and drama classes and workshops for kids

With over 25 years of experience, Faust empowers young people to boost their confidence and unleash their creativity onstage and beyond. They offer drama, musical theatre and creative writing workshops (suitable for learners aged 4 to 19 years) for your child’s after-school activities in Hong Kong. Term 2 begins in January 2025 and Term 3 starts in March 2025. Students proudly showcase their talents in their very own production at the annual Faust Festival.

Sassy Mama Tip: Get a discount when booking multiple terms or siblings.

Faust, 5/F, Nan Dao Commercial Building, 359 and 361 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2547 9114, www.instagram.com/fausthk, www.faustworld.com

Kids Gallery – Musical theatre, speech and communication, performing arts and drama classes in Hong Kong

Kids Gallery has a variety of drama and speech classes for children from 2 to 12 years. These range from musical theatre to speech and communication, performance-based workshops for the London College of Music (LCM) Speech Festival, interview prep and holiday camps.

Kids Gallery, various locations across Hong Kong, 9682 5082 www.kidsgallery.com

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) – Musical theatre dance and singing for children

At HKAPA’s EXCEL, kids will focus on three core performing skills: singing, acting and dancing. Students will develop confidence and will really get to grips with musical theatre genre. Family and friends will see a final performance to showcase all the students have learned. Their children programmes are suited for kids aged 5 to 12 years.

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2584 8721, www.hkapa.edu

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CentreStage Studios HK – Communication skills, vocal coaching, acting lessons and more

CentreStage Studios Young Cubs programme aims to expose kindergarten students to the magical world of theatre. All coaches have vocational training as well as professional performance experience. CentreStage Studios specialises in acting, communication skills, vocal coaching and musical theatre classes.

CentreStage Studios HK, 6/F, The Repulse Bay Club, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, 5689 2272, 5236 7960, www.centrestagestudioshk.com

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Trinity College Hong Kong – Internationally recognised English drama courses, acting lessons, musical theatre and speech classes

Trinity College London and the Trinity exam is an international exam board that’s recognised for assessments and courses all over the world. At its centre in Hong Kong, kids (5 years and up) will learn to develop their communication and interpersonal skills within each programme.

Trinity College Hong Kong, 6 Floor, Gee Tuck Building, 16-20 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2366 3792, www.trinitycollege.hk

Studio Starlit (by Starlit Voice) – Musical theatre workshops, public speaking and kids drama classes in Hong Kong

This unique and unconventional youth theatre production company is dedicated to nurturing the talents of all young performers and public speakers. Here you’ll find a variety of after-school courses, workshops and private one-on-one classes, as well as performance-based holiday camps and online courses.

Starlit Voice, 1004 Knutsford Commercial Building, Knutsford Terrace, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kwoloon, Hong Kong, 2108 2180, WhatsApp: 6084 4111, www.starlitvoice.com

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Helen O’Grady Drama Academy – Hong Kong drama and acting lessons for kids to teens

Helen O’Grady started as a teacher as well as an actress and took her knowledge of children’s development and her passion for acting to create her own Drama Programme. It is suitable for kids aged 3 to 17 years and aims to develop confidence, communication and positivity through performing arts and teamwork.

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, various locations across Hong Kong, 2194 1468, www.helenogradyhk.weebly.com

Hong Kong Children’s Musical Theatre – CMT Hong Kong performing arts for kids

Hong Kong Children’s Musical Theatre (CMT) offers an all-round performing arts training programme for kids and teens between 2.5 and 17 years. The course has elements of acting, dancing and singing and students also learn about the values of quality, compassion and caring for the planet. These courses require an audition before children are admitted. Please note that these courses are primarily in Cantonese.

Hong Kong Children’s Musical Theatre, various locations across Hong Kong, 2566 6677, www.cmt.org.hk

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Future Leaders Academy – Debating and public speaking courses for kids in Hong Kong

Future Leader Academy hopes to inspire critical thinking and communication while teaching children to form reasoned and factual arguments. The aim is to develop leadership skills and uncover tomorrow’s leaders. Your children will have the chance to participate in both local and international competitions for debate, public speaking and writing. Children aged 7 to 15+ years can join the debate programmes, while the public speaking ones start at four years.

Future Leaders Academy, various locations across Hong Kong, 3689 1262, WhatsApp: 6926 3294, www.futureleaders.com.hk

See Change Education – Online debate and public speaking courses for children

See Change Education aims to expand on a child’s worldview and encourage him or her to think outside the box. Many of the tutors are from Ivy League schools so your kids will get coached by graduates from some of the best universities in the world. Suitable for children from 5 to 12 years, a free trial is also available for these online classes. The institute also has a “Women in STEM” public speaking programme to inspire young girls.

See Change Education, WhatsApp: 9722 0818, www.learn.seechange-edu.com

Kids Edge Education – Storytelling, school entrance interview training, public speaking courses and more

While mainly focused on academic success, Kids Edge Education also has communication classes for kids. It offers primary school interview preparation courses along with a storytelling programme for K2- and K3-aged kids. The aim is to help enhance their creativity, public speaking, logic and language development. It also offers programmes for those who want to participate in the HK Schools Speech Festival.

Kids Edge Education, various locations across Hong Kong, 2868 0636, 2868 0772, www.kidsedge-education.com.hk

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Editor’s Note: “Kids’ Acting Lessons, Speech And Drama Classes In Hong Kong” was originally published by Danielle Roberts and most recently updated in November 2024 by Sassy Mama.