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.
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.
2024-25 Basel Term Dates
- Term 1: Monday 26th August to Saturday 14th December 2024
Half term: Monday 30th September to Saturday 12th October - Term 2: Saturday 11th January- Saturday 12th April 2025
Half term: Monday 3rd- Saturday 15th March - Term 3: Tuesday 29th April – Sunday 22nd June 2025
No classes: Wednesday 1 May, Thursday 29th- Saturday 31st May
To log an absence (whether planned or last-minute) please log into the Parent Portal and select ‘Attendance‘.
2025-26 Basel Term Dates
- Term 1: Tueday 26th August to Saturday 13th December 2025
Half term: Monday 27th September – Saturday 11th October - Term 2: Tuesday 6th January – Saturday 26th March 2026
Half term: Monday 14th February – Saturday 28th February - Term 3: Tuesday 14th April – Sunday 20th June 2026
No classes: 14th, 15th, 16th May
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.
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Saturdays (Alte Rumfabrik)
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
Basel Academy Location:
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Holeestrasse 87
Basel
Basel
4054
Switzerland
Basel academy location:
SATURDAY
Alte Rumfabrik
Güterstrasse 145,
4053 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
