Helen O'Grady Auckland

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy is the only organisation of its kind in NZ and had its origins in Australia many years ago. In 1979, Helen O'Grady, a New Zealander, a trained teacher, drama teacher and actress, hired a hall in a Perth suburb and commenced after school drama classes for children. Her aims were to provide a self-development through drama programme for children, to encourage:

Enthusiasm, energy and a positive approach to life.
Ongoing confidence.
Self esteem.
Skill in verbal communication
Effective social interaction


The Helen O'Grady Drama System for children became the basis for further expansion and since 1979, the remainder of Australia and New Zealand have been introduced to the Helen O'Grady Academies as well as Africa, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Zambia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, USA, South Africa and the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Japan, Canada and the Gulf States.

There are over 70,000 students attending Helen O'Grady Drama classes each week, throughout thirty six countries. In New Zealand we have classes throughout the country.