Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre

Image: Jesus Christ Superstar 2. Credit: Jesus Christ Superstar photo by Greg Balcombe

Our students are multi-disciplined performers, telling stories through singing, dancing, and acting.

Raw talent and passion is turned into refined, reliable technique through the creative, collaborative and nurturing environment of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre.

Our students perform multiple musicals a year which are open to the public, and regularly sell out and receive rave reviews from local media. 

Our students gain experience both on the stage and behind the scenes through valuable partnerships with State Theatre Company South Australia, Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Adelaide Fringe. 

Our graduates have gone on to perform around the world, create their own shows, and win awards.

Upcoming productions

Xanadu

16–19 April 2026

Scott Theatre

Xanadu

The Cabaret Project

4–5 June 2026

Nexus Arts

The Cabaret Project

Somewhere in the Dough

27 September 2026

Scott Theatre

Somewhere in the Dough

& Juliet

8–11 October 2026

Scott Theatre

& Juliet

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Become a volunteer

Are you interested in volunteering your time to help backstage or with Front of House for our productions? We’d love to hear from you. Send us an email that includes your name and email address, and let us know how you’d like to contribute. 

Study with ECMT

Do you love music theatre? So do we! Music theatre professionals are multi-disciplined performers, telling stories through singing, dancing, and acting to entertain, move and connect with audiences all over the world. Study a Bachelor of Music Theatre at Adelaide University and turn your raw talent into refined, reliable technique.

You’ll learn in a creative, collaborative and nurturing environment, led by highly accomplished and industry-active instructors who will help tailor your toolkit to your strengths. With over 40 direct teaching hours each week of studio-based and industry-focused study, you’ll:

  • Be welcomed into a vibrant community as passionate about music theatre as you are
  • Study at the prestigious Elder Conservatorium in the centre of Adelaide’s cultural hub
  • Receive intensive, individual singing coaching and group masterclasses in dance, acting and music
  • Expand your development in related studies including voice-over, dance partnering, vocal anatomy, stage combat and script analysis
  • Contribute to creative processes and develop your stagecraft in performance outcomes and productions.

You’ll also gain valuable experience through partnerships with State Theatre Company South Australia, Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Adelaide Fringe.

ECMT Student Association 

The Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre Association (ECMTA) is a dedicated group of students pursuing a Bachelor of Music Theatre at Adelaide University. Their core mission is to support fellow students by fundraising for the graduating cohorts. ECMTA host many fundraising events including dance classes, cabaret shows, trivia nights, pub crawls, bake sales, and much more!

Banner image: Jesus Christ Superstar, photo by Greg Balcombe

Contact us

Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre

Email: ecmt@adelaide.edu.au

Phone

General enquiries: 08 8313 5995

Ticketing enquiries: 08 8313 5381