We are Toffee. We're a working film studio that offers educational
programs and masterclasses with a focus on performance and TV.
Check out the workshops on our slate.
Upcoming Events
Tue, 11 JuneSouth Melbourne11 June 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmSouth Melbourne, 115 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia11 June 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmSouth Melbourne, 115 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, AustraliaJoin us for this one-day workshop practical to discover how Circle Games can serve as effective hooks to engage students, initiate discussions, or simply as brain breaks! Lunch and take-home teacher pack provided.- Fri, 14 JuneSouth Melbourne14 June 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmSouth Melbourne, 115 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia14 June 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmSouth Melbourne, 115 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, AustraliaJoin us for this one-day workshop practical to discover how Circle Games can serve as effective hooks to engage students, initiate discussions, or simply as brain breaks! Lunch and take-home teacher pack provided.
Multiple DatesTue, 16 JulySouth Melbourne16 July 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmSouth Melbourne, 115 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
Date and time is TBDKyneton, Kyneton VIC 3444, AustraliaEmpower Students with Action-Packed Learning! We’ve joined forces with Australia's leading film horse stunt trainer to provide your students with a unique hands-on experience. Working with horses this hands-on programme is designed to challenge students and build leadership skills and themselves.
Located in the heart of South Melbourne, Toffee Studios is a working film and photography studio regularly used for film productions such as those from Channel 9, Netflix, and Channel 10, and magazines EatWell and Vogue, to name a few. Proudly housing one of Melbourne's largest white cycloramas, our studio offers an expansive scale perfect for any workshop. In fact, it's so vast that you can comfortably drive a car on it.Our space boasts two studios, a fully equipped shoot kitchen, 3-phase power supply, comprehensive business facilities, and elegant offices.
Workshop Reviews
Witnessing the transformation of our students at Toffee Academy was nothing short of extraordinary. From hesitant learners to confident performers, the journey was both educational and entertaining.
It's a privilege to offer such a fabulous experience that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Suzy Owens
Melbourne University
Education Department
Toffee Academy provided an invaluable opportunity for our students to explore their potential in a dynamic, entertaining environment.
The impact on their confidence and creativity was profound, and the lessons learned will resonate for years.
It has become one of the most popular excursions on our calendar. The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with tangible, direct outcomes.
Erica Pringle
Primary School Teacher
Toffee Academy provided me with an amazing experience. I always aspired to be an actor but didn't quite know where to start. Toffee gave me my first real taste of a film set and taught me how to prepare.
Being on an real film set was truly inspiring. I now work as an actor on the TV series Neighbours, I owe a great deal of my success to the invaluable experience gained at Toffee Academy.
Julian Duarte
High School Sture
Meet your educator
.jpg)
Kirsty
Kirsty Letts is a dedicated educator and advocate for the Performing Arts, with a rich tapestry of experience spanning over 21 years. With an unwavering commitment to fostering student creativity and expression, she has cultivated a dynamic approach to teaching that centres around student-led drama. Through her innovative methods, Kirsty empowers her students to craft compelling works from the ground up, utilizing stimuli and play-building techniques.
Driven by a belief in inclusive education, Kirsty champions the transformative potential of Drama firsthand. As an educator, she continues to advocates for the Performing Arts, recognising their capacity to inspire, empower, and enact positive change. Beyond the classroom, Kirsty extends her passion for empowering marginalized youth by leading workshops aimed at nurturing creativity and self-expression.
In addition to her role as an educator, Kirsty is a multifaceted artist in her own right. As a performer and multi-instrumentalist, she has lent her talents to various musical endeavors since her teenage years. Kirsty is also a co-founder of Feminista Vinyl, a pioneering record store and performance space dedicated exclusively to showcasing female and gender-diverse bands and artists.
Kirsty's love for the arts seamlessly intertwines with her passion and dedication in empowering young people, instilling in them a lifelong appreciation for the Arts and its transformative power. Kirsty continues to leave a mark on both her students and the wider community, shaping the future of the Performing Arts with creativity, inclusivity, and dedication.
Toffee Academy is located at Toffee Studios
115 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne, 3205
Email: workshops@toffeeacademy.com.au
Phone: +61 402 304 098
