Darlo Drama Sydney CBD — Attraction in Sydney

Exceptional poor management and dodgy business model.

I feel bad for some good teachers and students there, as their talents are being wasted. One poor owner is enough to ruin the business. Unsure how someone who’s unfair and unprofessional like her is surviving in an industry that requires big collaboration. Anyone who takes acting seriously should look elsewhere.

I did trial, level 1, 2, 3 and the play, and have a pretty good understanding of their operations. There’s unrealistic expectations on your contribution as a client, though you can easily be part of the paid membership community. Remember to get enough of your friends and family to fund you a good role, it’s $20-30 each for your adult hobby group performance, otherwise you might only get few minutes on stage time.

The courses are unstructured. Dead and live cockroaches are regulars. There’s a few acting schools in Sydney....

As I was absolutely new to acting this was a great place to get a taste of what acting involves. During my 'Beginners Module' I was taught be different teachers and I can truly say the teachers in Darlo Drama are really interested in helping each student developing themselves as an actress and actor - but also as a person.

Its a very warm, friendly and save atmosphere at Darlo Drama, which was very important to me as I was a true beginner. At the same time its very professional. Teachers at Darlo Dram know their stuff ans introduce you to different acting techniques. Classes at Darlo Drama are fun but also very challenging and your are constantly being encouraged to step out of your comfort zone.

One thing I also truly enjoyed at Darlo Drama: At the end of each module students perform publicly on stage a the wonderful Eternity Playhouse in...

Darlo Drama has been such a meaningful haven for me. I began my beginner’s journey in 2022, and since then I’ve had the privilege of joining several plays and working with wonderful lecturers and directors. This experience has been an important source of healing for me, especially during times of life’s difficulties and work stress. The directors at Darlo Drama are always patient and genuinely care about each individual’s growth. I’m deeply grateful to every director I’ve worked with—they’ve given me new challenges, brought so much fun into the process, and helped me achieve levels I never imagined I could reach. Darlo Drama is a warm and welcoming place where you can find courage and discover a new side of yourself. I’m excited to continue my acting...