Weekly drama and performing arts classes for 4 to 18-year-olds in Geneva
Simply Theatre is Switzerland’s leading English-speaking drama and performing arts training company. Established in 2005, we strive to enrich lives and brighten futures through our weekly courses, summer holiday camps, and professional and academy productions.
Our unique and nurturing courses take place in English. Our weekly classes help children develop theatrical and acting skills, boost confidence, build life skills and create lasting friendships.
We are open for new student enrollments on our 2024-5 courses. Please find details of our 2024-5 Geneva timetable and term dates below. All 2024-5 weekly drama and performing arts classes in Geneva will begin the week commencing 9th September.
New 3-week bookable trial period
At Simply Theatre, fostering a love and enthusiasm for theatre lies at the heart of the opportunities we provide. We prioritise creating an environment where students actively seek to engage and find joy in their learning journey. Ensuring that our students genuinely want to be part of our courses and thoroughly enjoy their time with us is paramount.
Therefore, apart from our open-day taster classes held each spring (dates TBC), we do not offer standalone trial classes. Drawing from our experience, we understand that children require several weeks to determine if drama or performing arts classes are a year-round activity they wish to pursue.
With this in consideration, we offer a limited number of three-week trial spots on each course during the initial three weeks of the term. It’s important to note that these trial spots are restricted to a maximum of four per class and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for the three-week trials at the beginning of term 1 can be completed through our parent portal.
For full T & Cs of our new 3-week trial period click here.
Simply Summer Camps in Versoix
As spring approaches, it’s time to start thinking about summer camps! AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW!
We have an exciting range of week-long drama and musical theatre courses running in Geneva during July and August this summer! Don’t miss drama and musical theatre camps for Mini Performers (ages 5 & 6), Young Performers (ages 7-11) and our senior Performers (12+).
All of our summer camp workshops are open to non-students too, so it can be a great way for friends to book a week together to experience what life is like at the Academy.
Course Schedule for Geneva 2024-5.
Our weekly courses in Geneva run at our studios in Versoix and in very popular satellite studio locations in Petit Lancy and Chêne-Bougeries. Please see below for a full timetable of our Geneva course times and locations.
Sign up now to start weekly classes from September 2024
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
- Versoix | Stage 1 Drama (7-9 years)16.15-17.30
- Versoix | Mini Performing Arts (4-6 years)16.20-17.20
- Versoix | Stage 2 Drama (10-11 years)17.40-19.10
- Versoix | Stage 3 Drama (12-14 years)19.15- 20.45
- Versoix | Stage 1 Performing Arts (7-9 years)17.30- 20.30
- Versoix | Stage 2 Performing Arts (10-11 years)17.30- 20.30
- Versoix | Stage 3 Performing Arts (12-14 years)17.30- 20.30
- Petit Lancy | Stage 1 Drama (7-9 years)16.30- 17.45
- Petit Lancy | Stage 2 Drama (10-11 years)17.50 -19.20
- Petit Lancy | Stage 3 Drama (12-14 years)19.30- 21.00
Wednesdays:
- Versoix | Mini Drama (4-6 years)14.45- 15.45
- Versoix | Mini Performing Arts (4-6 years)16.10- 17.10
- Versoix | Stage 1 Drama (7-9 years)16.00- 17.15
- Versoix | Stage 2 Drama (10-11 years)17.30- 19.00
- Versoix | Stage 4 Drama (15-18 years)19.10- 20.40
- Versoix | Stage 1 Performing Arts (7-9 yrs)17.30-20.30
- Versoix | Stage 3 Performing Arts (12-14 years)17.30- 20.30
- Versoix | Stage 4 Performing Arts (15-18 years)17.30-20.30
- Chene Bougeries | Mini Drama (4-6 years)14.10-15.10
- Chene Bougeries | Stage 1 Drama (7-9 years)15.20-16.35
- Chene Bougeries | Stage 2 Drama (10-11 years)16.55- 18.25
- Chene Bougeries | Stage 3 Drama (12-14 years)18.40-20.10
Thursdays:
- Versoix | Mini Performing Arts (4-6 yrs)16.20- 17.20
- Versoix | Stage 2 Drama (10-11 years)17.30-19.00
- Versoix | Stage 3 Drama (12-14 years)19.10-20.40
- Versoix | Stage 1 Performing Arts (7-9 years)17.30-20.30
- Versoix | Stage 2 Performing Arts (10-11 years)17.30- 20.30
- Versoix | Stage 3 Performing Arts (12-14 years)17.30- 20.30
- Petit Lancy | Mini Drama (4-6 years)16.30- 17.30
- Petit Lancy | Stage 3 Performing Arts (12-14 years)17.40-20.40
- Petit Lancy | Stage 4 Performing Arts (15-18 years)17.40-20.40
Fridays:
- Versoix | Stage 1 Drama (7-9 years)17.00-18.15
- Versoix | Stage 4 Drama (12-14 years)18.30- 20.00
- Versoix | Stage 2 Performing Arts (10-11 years)17.30-20.30
- Versoix | Stage 3 Performing Arts (12-14 years)17.30-20.30
- Versoix | Stage 4 Performing Arts (15-18 years)17.30-20.30
- Petit Lancy | Mini Performing Arts (4-6 years) *add link*16.25- 17.25
- Petit Lancy | Stage 1 Performing Arts (7-9 years)17.30-20.30
- Petit Lancy | Stage 2 Performing Arts (10-11 years)17.30-20.30
Saturdays:
Your Academy Manager in Geneva
Victoria Corlass
Taster Classes
Each spring we host an open day at our studios. Our open days offer a chance to experience a taster class in Drama and/or Performing Arts. Taster classes are a great way to immerse prospective students in Simply Theatre and experience life at Simply Theatre. Dates to be released by the end of March.
Geneva Academy Locations
Versoix:
Simply Theatre Studios,
Av. Choiseul 23, 1290
Versoix
Switzerland
Chene-Bougeries:
Ecole du Belvedere,
71-73 Chemin de la Montange,
1224, Chene-Bougeries
Switzerland
Petit-Lancy:
Anamorphose
Avenue des Morgines 12,
1213 Petit Lancy
Switzerland
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2023-4 Geneva Term Dates
- Spring 2024 – Term 2: Monday 8 January – Thursday 30 March
(No classes on 19-24 Feb)
- Summer 2024 – Term 3: Friday 19 April – Saturday 29 June
(No classes on 8-11 May, 20 May)
2024-25 Geneva Term Dates
- Winter 2024/25 – Term 1: Monday 9th September to Saturday 14th December 2024
Half term: Monday 21st October to Saturday 26th October - Spring 2025 – Term 2: Monday 6th January- Thursday 17th April 2025
Half term: Monday 17th February – Saturday 1st March - Summer 2025 – Term 3 : Friday 2nd May to Saturday 27th June 2025
No classes: Thursday 29th, Friday 30th or June 9th
Simply Theatre Productions
Our magical theatre productions are the icing on the cake, broadening our student’s cultural experiences and providing high-quality theatre to English-speaking audiences in Switzerland. Our academy productions feature student actors from Simply Theatre Academy. Professionally directed, they stretch young talent to deliver electrifying performances. Our Professional shows for young people and families bring a slice of the West End to Switzerland each year. We currently have a full season of shows planned in Geneva and Zurich for 2023-4. Visit our what’s on page to find out more!