School of Theatre

Rooted Here. Ready Everywhere. Your theatre. Your future.

The School of Theatre at NAFA UAS offers a bold, practice-led theatre education that nurtures versatile performers, directors, creators, and educators. Rooted in strong acting foundations and enriched by Singapore’s culture, intercultural and interdisciplinary experiences, our programmes prepare you for professional careers across the theatre industry here and everywhere. Guided by experienced faculty and supported by collaborations with leading theatre companies and international partners, you will develop the creative agility, cultural fluency, and professional readiness to thrive in today’s global performance landscape.

The School of Theatre is the only institution in Singapore offering diploma and degree programmes in both English and Mandarin theatre, under the umbrella of a university dedicated to the arts. As a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), we are at the forefront of interdisciplinary artistic training.

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Commitment to Practice

Receive rigorous, practice-led training that grounds you in voice, movement, acting, directing, devising, and stagecraft. You will develop professional discipline, artistic precision, and the creative agility to thrive on stage, on screen, and in collaborative processes.

Intercultural and Global Outlook

Experience Singapore’s unique confluence of Eastern and Western traditions. Whether in English Drama, Mandarin Drama, or the Contemporary Chinese Theatres degree, you will deepen your craft through overseas immersion, intercultural collaborations, and partnerships with institutions across the region.

Cultivate a Supportive Ensemble

Be part of a close-knit learning community that values mentorship, collaboration, and shared discovery. Our programmes emphasise the human dimension of theatre-making through outreach, education, and community engagement — shaping performers who connect meaningfully with audiences and communities.

Create Boldly, Innovate Freely

Join a school that champions experimentation, originality, and new performance-making. Through residencies, industry collaborations, and international exchanges, you will gain the tools and confidence to push artistic boundaries and shape the future of theatre.

We believe that theatre is a powerful tool for social and self-exploration. At our School of Theatre, we train our students to be well-rounded theatre-makers who skillfully convey stories that matter. Our unique curriculum explores diverse cultures and performance traditions, offering programmes in acting, directing, playwriting, and design. Join us to be part of the next generation of theatre-makers, sharing impactful stories with the world.

Rei Poh Cheng Leong, Associate Dean, School of Theatre

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Rooted Here. Ready Everywhere. Your theatre. Your future.

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school of theatre

Rooted Here. Ready Everywhere. Your theatre. Your future.

Programmes in the school

Faculty

latest student projects/news

school of
theatre

latest student
projects/news