Basel Drama & Performing Arts Courses – Simply Theatre
Simply Theatre is Switzerland’s leading English-speaking drama and performing arts training company. Established in Geneva in 2005, we strive to enrich lives and brighten futures through our weekly courses, summer holiday camps and productions.
Our unique and nurturing courses in drama (acting) and performing arts (acting, singing and dancing) help develop key theatrical skills, boost confidence, build life skills and create lasting friendships.
NEW VENUE: Please note from August 2025 all weekly classes in Basel will take place at our new venue Tanzhaus.
Please scroll down to view our 2025-26 schedule and term dates in Basel.
Simply Summer Camps 2025
Each summer our week-long camps offer children and young people from 5 to 18 years old the opportunity to work with experienced theatre practitioners. Each week-long course has a specific focus, set against a background of fun theatre games and exercises, song and movement.
Each week-long course has a specific focus, set against a background of fun theatre games and exercises, song and movement. Students discover and learn key components of an actor’s training, meet new friends and develop many valuable life skills to take them well beyond the stage. All of our camps are delivered in English.
Click here to find out more and view our 2025 Simply Summer schedule.
2025-26 Basel Term Dates
(All weekly classes will take place at Tanzhaus)
- Autumn Term 2025:
- Starts: Saturday 30 August 2025
- Ends: Saturday 13 December 2025
- Half Term: Saturday 27 September – Sunday 12 October 2025
- Spring Term 2026:
- Starts: Tuesday 6 January 2026
- Ends: Saturday 28 March 2026
- Half Term: Monday 16 February – Sunday 1 March 2026
- Summer Term 2026:
- Starts: Tuesday 14 April 2026
- Ends: Saturday 20 June 2026
- No Classes: Thursday 14 May & Saturday 16 May 2026
To log an absence (whether planned or last-minute) please log into the Parent Portal and select ‘Attendance‘.
Weekly course timetable for Basel for 2025-26
Please click on the links below for more information on each course and to book a place commencing in September 2025.
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Wednesdays
Thursdays
Saturdays
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. We have an exciting season of shows planned in Geneva, Zurich and Basel for 2024-5. Visit our what’s on page to find out more!
Your Academy Manager in Basel:
Olivia Streater
NEW Basel Academy location:
FROM AUGUST 2025
Tanzhaus Basel
Horburgstrasse 105,
4057 Basel,
Switzerland
Any questions about Simply Theatre coming to Basel?
If you would like any further information or have any queries about our drama or performing arts classes in Basel please fill in the form below or drop us an email and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Weekly Courses
