The Week
What you get
If you love theatre and want to learn while having loads of fun, then this is the theatre summer school for you!
- Perform on stage at a world-famous West End theatre
- Be taught acting, singing and dancing by West End stars
- Watch one of the latest West End shows and meet some of the cast
- Attend exclusive West End masterclasses
- See surprise performances from West End guests
- Rehearse in the Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s world-class facilities
- Get seen by casting directors, agents and directors
- Make new friends who share a keen interest in the world of theatre
- Build your skills and confidence
- Take home your very own West End Stage t-shirt
- Receive a graded certificate after the course
The Highlights
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Perform on a West End Stage
Her Majesty’s Theatre is the world-famous West End home to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera – this is where you will make your West End debut!
Throughout the week, you will rehearse some of the biggest numbers from the biggest musicals past and present, which you will then perform to a packed audience of friends, family and industry professionals.
This is your chance to sing, dance and act on the West End.
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Watch a West End Show
You’ll be dazzled by the bright lights of London’s West End as we take you to go and see one of the hottest productions around! If that isn’t exciting enough, you’ll also have a Q&A with some of the cast and even an exclusive masterclass.
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West End Tutors
You will be taught by the best in the business! All our tutors are West End performers with West End credits. They are the best people around to challenge, support and encourage you to shine on a West End stage.
We also have surprise West End guests throughout the week!
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Masterclasses
You’ll be treated like a real West End performer in our masterclasses with industry professionals! Discover choreography straight from the West End, learn something new in stage combat, try acting for TV… our masterclasses are designed to teach you something new!
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Facilities
You will rehearse in the incredible facilities at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, one of the top theatre schools in the world. Guildhall has state of the art studios, theatres, concert halls and studio theatres all at your disposal throughout your week.
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Accommodation
Not based in London? No problem! You can stay in our onsite accommodation just minutes away from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
If you stay with us, you will get:
- Seven nights accommodation (Sunday – Sunday)
- Full board
- Extra evening activities and entertainment – including a film night, cabaret and disco
- A supervised day trip to Covent Garden
- 24/7 security
- A designated chaperone (all DBS checked), on site 24/7
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Be Yourself / Age Matters
West End Stage is not only about performance, but about supporting and encouraging our students.
We provide a safe and supportive environment for young people. Students are encouraged to exchange ideas, express themselves and most importantly, be themselves.
At West End Stage, you are grouped according to your age and ability, ensuring you can be challenged to do your best but supported along the way.
There is no audition process, West End Stage welcomes all abilities and experience.
Build your confidence, have fun and make friends for life!
