Established 2002, Perth Western Australia.

 

Artistic Director - Annie Stainer

International Patron - Steven Berkoff

 

Total theatre is a professional school where young performers are learning to live their dreams.

 

Where else can you ride a unicycle, sing an aria, stand on your head, tap dance on a table, beat on a drum, recite Shakespeare, juggle plates AND learn to relax?

 

Have you always wanted to study acting, but never had the time to do a full- time course?

Would you like to study at one of Australia's premier physical theatre schools? Then look no further!

 

Total theatre has established a unique reputation as one of Australia's outstanding physical training opportunities,successfully bringing together some of the best specialist teachers and practitioners in the profession.

 

 

 

"A dancer/Mime of exceptional intensity, Annie Stainer seems able, like the genie in the Arabian Nights, to change her shape into anything on earth, be it bird, insect or Eve, mother of all" The Guardian, London

 

TOTAL THEATRE COURSES

Our popular 3-month Physical Theatre Intensive

Next Course 3rd Sept - 23rd Nov 2012

Course includes: Theatre, Mime, Dance, Feldenkrais, Improvisation, Circus Arts, Aerial Skills, Voice, Singing, Stage Combat, Martial Arts, Clowning, Commedia dell'Arte, Acting for film and television and Self promotion.


NEW! 'THE ACTOR'S CRAFT' with Annie Stainer
15th - 17th June 2012

A unique and rare opportunity to work exclusively with the Artistic Director of Total Theatre, Annie Stainer, in this special weekend Intensive.

Free your inhibitions. Learn to play like a child again. Free your voice. Learn cutting edge vocal techniques. Learn to move with spontaneity, grace and flexibility. Learn how to overcome your stage fears and perform with freedom and confidence.

Course includes: Movement for Actors, Feldenkrais, Acting/Improvisation, Voice, Mime.


Have you always wanted to study acting, but never had the time to do a full-time course?
Why not enroll in one of our new weekend Courses!

These part-time Acting and Physical Theatre Training Intensives are especially designed for those who are unable to commit to a full time course.


Total Theatre has established a unique reputation as one of Australia's outstanding physical training opportunities, successfully bringing together some of the best specialist teachers and practitioners in the profession.
Watch this space for future Courses!

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News

4/5/12 Exciting News! A unique upcoming workshop 'The Actor's Craft' will be run by our Director Annie Stainer. This is a rare opportunity to work exclusively with the woman who started it all! Put these dates aside and book your place now - 15th - 17th June 2012.

2/12/11 Performance night for our graduating 3-month course students with their showcase 'House For Sale'. Congratulations to all - a fantastic night!

5/9/11 Our 2012, 3-month course has begun! Welcome to all our wonderful new students.

20/7/11 Finally! Our much anticipated PART-TIME courses are announced. These new 4 and 8 week courses are ideal for those unable to commit to weekdays as they will run on evenings and weekends. First part-time courses begin in September so contact us soon to secure your place.

1/6/11 The dates of the next 3-month course are announced. The course will begin on Monday 5th September 2011. And for those unable to commit to 3-months, we have introduced a 2-month course option which will also begin on 5th September.

1/1/11 The dates of the next 3-month course are announced. The course will begin on Monday 11th April 2011 and run for 13 weeks.

19/7/10 Our administrator and swing dance teacher Sophie Bolton gives birth to her daughter Anika Rose.

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