Perform.
Create.
Belong.
Performing arts company since 2004. Classes, camps and full-scale musicals for young performers, plus training for adults.
From first class to professional stage
Pelican supports performers at every stage, from a first class at age five to training for a professional career.
- 1StartFoundations5–10 years. A fun first taste of musical theatre.
- 2GrowWeekly classesAcademy (8–18), acting, SMASH dance and singing lessons for ages 7 to 18.
- 3ShineCamps and showsJanuary camps and full-scale musicals on real stages.
- 4TrainCertificate IVNationally recognised musical theatre training for Years 10–13, with students up to age 20.
- 5SpecialiseDiplomaPost-school, pre-professional training. New for 2027.
- 6PerformProfessional stagesPelican Professional, our agency, and alumni on stages from the Royal Adelaide Show to the West End.
How old is your performer?
Start with an age and we’ll show you where they fit. Or try our class finder.
5–11
12–17
Find your place at Pelican
Everything we offer, in one place. Pick a card to see ages, times and how to join.
Weekly Classes
Musical Theatre • Acting • Dance. Ages 5 to 18.
Explore classes
Music Theatre Camp & Spotlight
Summer at Pelican. Two-week and one-week January intensives.
View camps
Courses
Professional training: Certificate IV and Diploma of Musical Theatre.
View courses
Junior & Senior Musicals
Full-scale productions with live audiences, lights and sets.
See our musicals
Trips & Tours
Paris, London and a Greek Isles cruise. Europe 2028 is calling.
See trips
Sing!OZ
Adult community choir. 18+, no audition.
Join the choir
Hire The Nest Studios
Studio space with sprung dance floors in Mitcham for your next rehearsal or class.
Hire a space
Set & Costume Hire
Sets, props and costumes from Pelican productions.
Enquire about hire
Individual Singing Lessons
Private 30-minute lessons with Pelican’s vocal teachers.
Meet the teachersKey dates
Pop these in the calendar.
- NowBookEurope 2028 tour bookings openClosing soonClosing soon. Paris, Disneyland Paris, London and a Mediterranean cruise.
- 9–18 Oct2026Music Theatre Camp & Spotlight auditionsOptional: you don’t need to audition to take part.
- Sat 24 Oct2026Sing!OZ in concertNorwood Concert Hall, with a live band.
- Sat 5 Dec2026Music Theatre Academy ShowcaseOur Academy students take the stage to finish the year.
- 6 Dec2026Diploma audition submissions closeVideo auditions for the 2027 Diploma of Musical Theatre.
- 4–9 Jan2027SpotlightOne-week summer camp for ages 8–16.
- 4–17 Jan2027Music Theatre CampTwo-week summer camp for ages 8–19.
- 27 Jan2027Pelican Courses beginCertificate IV and Diploma of Musical Theatre start.
- Apr2027Sing!OZ returnsTwo school terms, April to October. Join the waitlist now.
What people say
“There are friends I’ve made that’ll be in my life forever and I’m so grateful to Pelican for that.”
Katie, ten years of Music Theatre Camp
Real stages.
Lasting friendships.
Where a love of performing becomes a community.
Founded in 2004 by Directors Jen Frith and Kylie Green, Pelican creates theatre that inspires young South Australians. Our teaching artists are working industry professionals.
Sports Vouchers Plus accepted
Pelican is a Sports Vouchers Plus provider. Children in Reception to Year 9 receive 2 x $100 vouchers per calendar year, and every Pelican program is eligible.
Follow the flock
Behind-the-scenes moments, rehearsals, show clips and news.