The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Highlights
- Experience over 300 public performances annually, showcasing diverse talent from WAAPA's acclaimed students and guest artists.
- Explore the legacy of renowned alumni like Hugh Jackman and Lisa McCune, who have shaped the performing arts globally.
- Engage with community partnerships that extend performances beyond the campus, enriching local culture and accessibility.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Mount Lawley, where creativity and collaboration thrive at WAAPA.
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates.
WAAPA graduates excel in their chosen professions around the world, confirming the Academy’s well-earned reputation. Many well-known actors, dancers, musicians and music theatre stars including Hugh Jackman, Frances O’Connor, Marcus Graham, William McInnes, Lisa McCune, Lucy Durack, Rachelle Durkin, Emma Matthews, Jamie Oehlers, Eddie Perfect and Tim Minchin, have called WAAPA home.
Every year, students, staff and critically-acclaimed guest artists collaborate to present over 300 public performances – more productions and more diversity than any other arts training institution in Australia. Many of these performances take place in WAAPA venues at Edith Cowan University, but an increasing number of exciting community partnerships enable them to perform in a wider range of venues.
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