Hamer Hall — Theatre

My 12-year-old daughter has been attending the Hamer Hall theatre program in Melbourne for about two months now, and overall, it's been a solid experience. The instructors, particularly a lady named Sarah, are genuinely engaged with the kids. They focus on creative projects, and my daughter has really enjoyed the opportunity to write her own short play. The small group size allows for plenty of individual attention, which is a big plus. One minor annoyance was the long lines during pickup, which can get a bit chaotic with so many parents trying to collect their kids at the same time. It would help if they had a better system in place for that. However, the positive interactions she's had with both her peers and the staff outweigh the negatives. I’d recommend this program with the caveat that you should plan for extra time at pickup.

My son recently attended the Theatre program at Hamer Hall in Melbourne, and overall, it was a solid experience. The instructors, particularly a woman named Sarah, were very engaging and really encouraged the kids to express themselves. My son built a small puppet and participated in a fun skit, which he proudly showed off to us at pickup. It was heartwarming to see him make a friend during the process as well. However, we did encounter long lines for both check-in and the final showcase, which was a bit frustrating. Despite this, I appreciate the creative environment they foster, and I would recommend it to parents looking for a program that nurtures creativity in their kids.