Helen O'Grady Drama Academy - Nelson Mandela Bay

17/08/2026

Imagination🌀seems to have been replaced by screens…📺

We are working on bringing creativity back into the lives of our students. 🎭Drama reminds us that creativity isn’t something you teach… it’s something you unleash. And when it’s unleashed, there’s no limit to what they can imagine.💫✨

09/08/2026

Celebrating the women of South Africa today💛💝💛

07/08/2026

🤗A little something for Fun Friday… We loooove to hear from our students themselves!🥹🥰

06/08/2026

😰Concerned that your child doesn’t speak up in class?

Not being able to speak up can be debilitating.😓 Unable to answer questions, unable to share news, unable to find out details about school work… But, there is hope!🤗 Learning to communicate effectively, with confidence, is something that can be taught!

We have seen thousands of children and teens transformed and empowered through our unique, developmental drama programme.🌟💫

05/08/2026

💁🏻‍♀️Follow me this morning as I head to Westering Primary’s production of Dare To Dream.🎭

What a brilliant show this was!🌟🤩 Filled with Disney music nostalgia and incredible performances by the Westering students!✨

04/08/2026

When your child’s confidence is shaky, their future can feel uncertain🥺 This is a worry that no parent should have to carry.

But here’s the thing: confidence can be taught, coached, modelled and strengthened.💪🏽💥

At the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, children and teens learn to speak up and communicate with clarity and confidence🤩 These are skills that shape a future you can smile about😃 Our unique, developmental programme transforms and equips, setting students up for success in life✨

04/08/2026

See here for auditions!

The time has finally arrived! PEMADS' audition season is getting ready to blow the Bay away, and 𝐘𝐎𝐔, our lovely auditionees, get to be the stars that spark this creative super nova ✨.

"But, how do I audition?" You may ask. Well, let us break it down for you ☺️

𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤: This document provides all the information you may need to successfully attend and prepare for our upcoming auditions as well as more information about the production itself.

𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦: This document is compulsory for all auditionees to complete and bring to their auditions so we can receive you in the best possible way.

We are so excited to see all your beautiful faces at auditions this August! 🥳

Click the link below for the Audition Info Pack + the Audition Form:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1j6-oEVGjulnqzgF_G_gtDco31kLL23g9?usp=sharing

31/07/2026

☀️Helen O’Grady Drama Principals don’t just go through training... they LEVEL UP together!🌟🌟

✨Team building, creativity, connection, challenges, inspiration - these are some of the ingredients that help us to impart development and grow bold voices🗣️ in every child and teen in our classes. This powerful team of Principals is the heartbeat of Helen O’Grady Drama in South Africa, and we are so privileged to be part of it.😍

30/07/2026

☀️From shy hellos to centre‑stage confidence…🥹
Our students don’t just learn drama. Drama becomes the tool which uncovers their voice.🗣️ Take a look at this student review and see what happens when children are empowered with communication skills!🤩

29/07/2026

☀️Walking into one of our drama classes feels like stepping into possibility!🤗 Excitement from teachers, smiles at the door, big energy in the room, and students ready to grow their voices.🗣️ These are the moments that change our children’s lives.🥹