Helen O'Grady Drama

The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy began in Perth , Western Australia in 1979.It is of international status and in South Africa alone there are 9 branches with 4,000 children attending each week.I have now been involved with the Academy for over 15 years,6 years in London,UK and 9 years in Johannesburg.The Academy has gone from strength to strength and we now have 600 students attending classes in 14 locations.The Academy has expanded with the help of my highly skilled, caring, enthusiastic teachers , Catherine Brooks,Venetia Herbst, Stephanie Nel, Hilliary Meikle and Cindy Hammond.







Sunday, January 27, 2013

1st Dress up days for 2013

Both our Lower and Upper Primary classes had "dress up" days to help get into character for their improvisations. The Lower Primary classes (age 5- 8yrs) dressed up as Pirates for their play "The Pirate Ship" . Lots of OOHs! and AAHS ! and  a  mean Pirate captain kept the kids entertained and they had loads of fun. The techniques used  in our improvisations help develop self confidence by encouraging adlibbing, social interaction and vocal training.


Kempton Park Lower Primary

Our Upper primary class had an opportunity to dress up as tourists from all over the world  in the
improvisation "Hotel Lobby". They were able to practice international accents including Indian,German, French and  American amongst many!



Kensington Upper Primary Class


Helen O'Grady students tour with UK Production company!

Helen O’Grady students perform with UK company Blue Sky Productions in their South African Tour of ‘And Then They Came For Me - Remembering the World of Anne Frank.


This acclaimed play is a moving and powerful work that combines live performances with filmed interviews by holocaust survivors. It tells the story of Anne Frank and her step-sister Eva Schloss. This memorable work, which has been performed all over the world, aims to continue the fight against racial hatred.
Check Eva Schloss's website
http://www.evaschloss.com/andthentheycameforme.htm

Ratanang Mogoatsi- 18yrs,(Anne Frank)Shaylin Singh 18yrs (Heinz- Anne's brother plus 2 other roles)and Imran Goga 21years(Ed- lead role) performed in PE, Cape Town and Johannesburg to dignitaries, politicians and VIPs .Their final performance took place at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.

What was even more amazing was Eva Schloss,herself was present at all the performances and she was truly moved by their powerful portrayals of her family. They have had some amazing reviews.
We are very proud of them!