West End Week Senior (16+ yrs): Summer 2025 – WEEK 2

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

Do you want to take your musical theatre skills to the next level? Then this is the course for you.

Get a taste of life in the musical theatre industry from professionals who are performing in the West End right now! Experts in singing, dancing and acting, our friendly and experienced tutors are true ‘triple threats’.

Participants will be encouraged to develop their skills and challenge themselves in a supportive and encouraging environment.  You don’t need to be a superstar performer already, you just need to have the energy and enthusiasm to give it you all and get stuck in.

Every day is different, with two song and dance routines to learn each day, with different performers from the West End. You will be learning original choreography, so be prepared for a challenge! But remember, this course is all about developing your skills and improving your confidence, so don’t worry if you are quite new to it all!

By the end of the course you will have:

All at the same time as making new friends and sharing your passion for musical theatre!

Aspiring performers experience the best of the West End on this course! Our teachers work to an industry standard, recreating ensemble numbers from current and past West End productions.

Places go super fast, so book now!

ArtsEd x NYMT Technical Theatre

Posted on: February 13th, 2025 by Holly Mumford

Take your backstage skills to the next level!

ArtsEd’s Technical Theatre Course, in collaboration with National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT), is the perfect week for anyone interested in the exciting world behind the scenes.

No musical can happen without a dedicated technical team making everything run smoothly. If you’ve ever wanted to know how a show is brought to life – from lighting and sound to stage management and set design – this course is a great place to start. You’ll work alongside industry professionals to gain hands-on experience in the backstage world of theatre.

Students on this course will learn from experts working in the industry right now, gaining practical skills and insight into the many roles that make a production happen.

You’ll get to grips with the key technical elements of theatre and see how they come together to create an unforgettable show. This course covers a lot!

Lighting & Sound
Learn how to rig and operate theatre lighting and sound equipment.

Design & Creativity
Spend a day with a professional theatre designer, exploring model-making and the creative design process.

Stage Management & Show Calling
Discover what it takes to keep a show running smoothly, and even try calling a performance yourself.

This course is perfect for anyone curious about the world of technical theatre – whether you have some experience or are completely new to it! Your tutors will guide you through every step, building your confidence and helping you develop real backstage skills.

– Get hands-on with professional theatre equipment
– Learn from expert industry professionals
– Gain insight into the creative process behind a musical
– Build confidence in backstage roles
– Make new friends who share your passion for theatre
– Experience the excitement of a professional dress rehearsal

Spaces are limited on this very popular course – book now to secure your place!

Acting for Stage & Screen (16+ yrs) – Summer 2025 – WEEK 2

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

Do you want to take your acting skills to the next level?

For ages 16+, this course will build your confidence and strengthen your teamwork, introducing you to essential stage and screen skills and honing your skills as an aspiring performer for the stage and TV/Film.

Participants work as a company, with a professional actor/director expertly leading them in drama games, rehearsal exercises and technique based sessions. The skills developed will be put into practice with the creation of a screen duologue and a short piece of work for the stage.

No previous experience is necessary, just an interest in drama and acting and a willingness to get stuck in!

Those with more experience will be encouraged to develop their skills to a higher level in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Drama (14-16 yrs) Summer Term

Posted on: March 26th, 2025 by Marketing User

Drama (14-16) is a unique (and fun!) mix of Stage Acting and Acting for Camera over 3 hours. Young people learn about each in equal measure as the sessions are split 50/50, just like the BA Acting degree students here at ArtsEd!

Skills and techniques are developed, and confidence, built through games, activities, and projects that encourage learning and teamwork.

Stage Acting classes cover:

Screen Acting classes focus on:

Each class lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes with a 20 minute break in between.

Parent/Carer Information:

Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move around in and soft shoes or trainers. Please bring a bottle of water and a snack (strictly no nuts).

Please note: If you would like your child to be in a group with their friend please include their full name when booking. We cannot change groups once they have been formed.

 

Musical Theatre (14-16 yrs) Summer Term

Posted on: March 26th, 2025 by Marketing User

Musical Theatre (14-16) is a 3-hour session where young people build their skills and confidence through lessons in Singing, Dance and Acting/Drama.

Participants learn routines, songs, and scenes from Musicals to develop their ‘triple threat’ potential. We introduce students to all three disciplines and focus on developing their core skills in communication, confidence and teamwork. Each class lasts 50 minutes with a 10 minute break in between.

Parent/Carer Information:
Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move around in and soft shoes or trainers. Please bring a bottle of water and a snack (strictly no nuts).

Please note: If you would like your child to be in a group with their friend please include their full name when booking. We cannot change groups once they have been formed.

LAMDA

Posted on: August 11th, 2019 by ArtsEd Admin

We are not offering LAMDA tutoring at the moment, but will let you know when it will be available. To be the first to know about it, sign up for our “Holiday & Weekend Courses” newsletter updates.

We also offer LAMDA tutoring as part of our Saturday programme. These will be taking place online.

LAMDA exams are about achievement – recognising and rewarding the endeavours of each individual – but they are also about empowerment. Our ultimate aim is to provide all people with the opportunity to develop the life skills they need to be a success: attributes such as self-confidence and the ability to communicate clearly and present ideas.

At the heart of LAMDA examinations is the recognition that the qualifications are for everyone. Across the globe, the examinations unite learners of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and cultures in enthusiasm for the English language and a desire to develop skills for life.

If you would like to book a LAMDA lesson please email extra@artsed.co.uk for information. Slots can be booked as half an hour (£25) or an hour (£40).

Please note: These will be taking place online.