Welcome to Hive

Youth ThEatre

Drama, Musical Theatre & Voice Classes

DISCOVER OUR 2025 SEASON

Stage Productions

Join one of our 2025 major productions – register today! See what’s on or purchase tickets. Find all the details you need about our Youth Theatre Community productions.

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Term Classes

Enrol in dynamic Drama, Musical Theatre, or Voice classes. Created and delivered by industry professionals, Our programs are a great place to develop talent and grow confidence.

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THEATRE MINIS

Give your young performer a space to shine. Exciting programs specifically designed for children under 8 years who love singing and acting. Delivered by trained instructors.

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HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

Make school holidays as fun and creative as can be. Choose from half-day, full-day and week-long holiday workshops in fine art, drama and musical theatre. Limited places – enrol now!

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LearN FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Beth Peach-Steer

Bach. Music

Beth Aubrey

Bach. Acting, NIDA

Shuna Mackay

Bach. Community Drama (hons)

Francesco Bertoni

Bach. Musical Theatre

Eloise Sheean

Bach. Music

Rebecca Hrobat

Dip. Performing Arts (Acting)

Bridget Ponman

In progress: Bach. Teaching

Lucy Wallace

In progress: Bach. Music

Hive’s theatre program thrives under the guidance of its highly skilled and exceptionally talented theatre teachers. With extensive experience both on stage and behind the scenes, these educators bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to every rehearsal and class. They are dedicated to helping students develop their craft, from mastering the fundamentals of acting and stage presence to exploring advanced techniques in performance and storytelling. With a commitment to nurturing each student’s unique talents and building their confidence, Hive’s theatre teachers create a dynamic and supportive environment where creativity takes center stage and every student has the opportunity to shine.

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Client experience

Hive Youth Theatre is your go to for Performing Arts in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie. Hive Youth Theatre offers a range of classes in Music, Musical Theatre, Drama, Art and Dance within an extremely inclusive, nurturing and fun environment. My daughters have been attending classes at Hive since they were babies and have loved every minute of it! All of the highly trained Teachers are passionate about what they do and bring out the best in their students. Hive Youth Theatre is very well organised and professional with everything they do from their website, information, customer service and phenomenal teachers who are all so caring and supportive.
Prue S
My daughter has been attending Hive for a number of years now. Her confidence has grown since starting with Hive. She has been provided with opportunities we didnt expect and she has developed some great friendships and been supported on her journey by the caring, professional staff.
Alison M
As parents we have found Hive to be a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment for our child. Not only has it provided an incredible opportunity to develop skills, but it has also helped build confidence and foster meaningful friendships. The culture is truely excellent. We are so grateful for the whole Hive team.
Fiona P
My 8 year old daughter absolutely loves her time with Hive! The whole team of staff are incredibly talented, friendly and bring out the best in all of the students, but a special mention must go to Beth who is a shining light!! The productions Hive put on are high quality and my daughter loves being apart of the community.
Mum of Amelia L
My children have been attending hive theatre for several years. In this time I have been so impressed with their level of passion, dedication, and knowledge to performing arts. I have seen my children grow in confidence and ability so much through hive. I would highly recommend to any parents considering theatre for their child- hive is a great and supportive environment to nurture young talent 🙂
Bronwyn S