About us

Associated Studios, one of Britain’s leading performing arts academies, renowned for training the Musical Theatre stars of the future, has opened an Australian branch in Melbourne. Applications are now open for part-time and full-time courses, working with some of the best practitioners in Australia and from abroad.

Associated Studios Australia is committed to the training and continued professional development of both aspiring and established performers. In addition to the courses, Professional Development workshops run throughout the year, lead by eminent industry professionals.

As a central part of all courses, students work with leading theatre practitioners including directors, vocal coaches, musical directors, agents, casting directors, producers, choreographers and well-known performers. Students not only gain from the wealth of knowledge and experience of such industry luminaries, but also develop valuable professional contacts.

Students of the Advanced Diploma in Musical Theatre, have the opportunity to perform a showcase to an invited audience of Australian agents, casting directors and industry members, thereby facilitating auditions and work. On completion of their training in Australia, advanced students are invited to take a fourth term at Associated Studios London, culminating in a West End industry showcase.

Associated Studios prides itself on its ethical approach to performance and artistic learning, and provides a safe, supportive and private working space in which performers can work and develop.

Our patrons

Jeremy Irons, Sir Tim Rice, Daniel Koek, Paul Wiegard

WHAT’S ON

COVID-19

As of 5pm Monday 23rd January, Associated Studios Australia is closed due to advice from both the Department of Education and State Government as well as our top priority being our students and staff.

We are sending huge love to the Arts Industry at this tough time

ALUMNI NEWS

Rachael Ward
who has just finished performing in Chicago the Musical around Australia.

Erin Cornell
was on the 2019 season of The Voice Australia & wowed the judges in her blind audition.

Doug Hansell
currently starring in the Australian cast of Come from Away.

MUSICAL THEATRE

We pride ourselves on understanding industry requirements and have a network of dedicated and highly experienced Musical Theatre practitioners, ready to offer you help and advice whilst you are studying with us, and after you embark on your career.

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About Our Founder

Leontine Hass is an internationally renowned Vocal Coach and Principal of the Associated Studios Performing Arts Academy. Leontine teaches workshops and lectures internationally on singing, voice and performance. She rehabilitates voices after surgery, or as surgery prevention. She has taught at leading Music & Drama Schools in the UK and abroad. Leontine has acted as vocal consultant on West End shows and various music management and production companies, including ITV and the BBC. Leontine is vocal coach for ‘The Voice’ ITV and the Gareth Malone show, ‘The Naked Choir’, for BBC2. She is a regular contributor to various newspapers and publications including ‘The Singer’s Complete Guide to Vocal Health’ (Oxford Uni. Press), and advisor/contributor to ‘The Ultimate Guide to Singing’. Having originally trained as a classical singer, Leontine completed her post-graduate studies in Musical Theatre at The Royal Academy of Music London. Leontine has performed as a singer and actress in concert, theatre and TV.

ASSOCIATED STUDIOS BLOG

Here’s to us. Who’s like us? Damn few.

Hello all, Wherever you are in the world, I hope this message finds you well and more importantly safe. Firstly, we are all aware of what a crazy time the world is going through right now so don’t worry, I won’t go into any of that. What I would like to talk about...

2019 Student Testimonials

Starting my Musical Theatre journey at Associated Studios Australia this year has been an amazing experience. I have especially enjoyed being around like minded peers who are extremely supportive, friendly and talented. ASA has provided me with the skills in which I...

The Incredible Irving Berlin

Weekly projects have kicked off here at ASA and last week our students dove into composers from the 1920s-1930s. One of our Foundation students George, got super creative and wrote a rap about Irving Berlin, one of America’s greatest Musical Theatre composers and...