Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)

Welcome to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), located in Mount Lawley, Bradford Street. For over 30 years, WAAPA has been dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams of successful careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.

At WAAPA, there is never a dull moment. The Academy is a constant hive of activity, offering a packed program of performances each year. Our world-class teaching staff and specialist tutors bring their professional experience on stage and behind the scenes to share knowledge and skills with our students.

We are proud to offer an impressive range of production, rehearsal, teaching, and performance facilities to support our students and academics. Whether you're interested in degree and VET courses or corporate training and short courses, WAAPA provides the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia.

Our weekend and holiday workshops, taught by WAAPA's staff and industry professionals, offer practical tuition in acting, singing, music, dance, and music theatre. We also offer Professional Development opportunities for Drama, Music, and Dance teachers, taught by world-renowned staff in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Each year, WAAPA students, staff, and special guest artists participate in an amazing selection of performances. Booking a performance at WAAPA is easy and there are multiple ways to do so. We would not be the thriving institution we are today without the generous help and support of our donors, sponsors, Friends, and alumni.

We take pride in keeping track of the success of our graduates, and we are grateful for the support of our sponsors, community partners, and philanthropic donors, as well as the Friends of The Academy.

WAAPA postgraduate students and staff are involved in research and collaboration across a wide range of performing arts disciplines. From music to theatre, dance to production and design, arts management, and more, our research groups focus on diverse disciplines within the performing arts.

Explore our Research at WAAPA brochure for recent highlights and the stories of our key researchers. Additionally, our WAAPA Accent and Dialect collection contains over 300 audio samples from 60 countries, showcasing the diversity of performing arts.

We are excited to offer a brand new Corporate Training program, led by leading artists, practitioners, and educators with real-world experience. This program translates professional performing arts training and advanced techniques into tangible skills for individuals and organizations.

At WAAPA, we provide specialized training for both on-stage and behind-the-scenes roles. Meet our dedicated academics and professional staff who make up the WAAPA team, all committed to exploring the creative unknown in all areas of the arts.

If you dream of being a performer or practical musician, WAAPA is the best place to be. With countless opportunities to perform in class and on stage, you will gain the confidence and experience necessary to thrive in the industry.

Don't just take our word for it, listen to what our students have to say: "The diversity of performance opportunities at WAAPA, both in class and on stage, without a doubt helps you confidently navigate your choices as an industry professional." and "WAAPA has made us well-rounded musicians who have had experience playing in classical symphony orchestras, chamber music, operas, and musicals, and working with other human beings."

Join us at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and embark on a journey towards a successful career in the performing arts and entertainment industries.