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ArtsEd x Arts North: Musical Theatre Summer Intensive

Experience a week in the life of a BA Musical Theatre student, with a mock audition workshop so you will be ready to give your best!

Students work with tutors from Arts North and ArtsEd, and experience classes and workshops in:

Spaces are limited and highly sought after, so please book quickly to avoid  disappointment!

Further Information

Students will need to bring:

Students should prepare the following:

All your pieces should be learnt by heart before the course begins.

Acting for Stage & Screen (14-16 yrs)

Does your teen want to take their acting skills to the next level?

Introducing participants to essential stage and screen techniques, this course builds skills and confidence, honing teamwork, encouraging creativity and building a strong foundation of skills for aspiring performers.

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 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.

Make a Movie (11-13 yrs)

Is your teen a budding film star? Or maybe they see themselves behind the camera?

On our fun-packed Movie Makers course, participants work in front of and behind the camera. Our highly skilled tutors lead a week to remember as participants learn all about TV and Film as well as getting the chance to flex their creative muscles. As well as acting sessions, participants get a taste of life on set, learning about camera equipment and the roles of the crew. The week includes shooting self-tapes, duo and a group scene, watching and analysing rough cuts by the end of the week.

This course is perfect for beginners as no previous experience is necessary. All you need is your imagination. Those with previous acting experience, or skills in filmmaking, will be encouraged to improve and develop their skills and everyone will have fun collaborating together to create a unique experience. Participants will:

Lights! Camera… ACTION!

West End Week Youth (13 – 15 yrs)

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!

 

Play in a Week (11-13 yrs)

Explore drama games, activities, characters and rehearsals like never before!

Are you destined for the stage? Always creating stories? Enjoy performing your own living room plays? Maybe you’re just curious and creative and have an active imagination. This could be the perfect thing for your Summer break!

Our Play in a Week course is a fun-packed week revolving around drama and acting for children.

Children work with our expert teachers (and the group) to put on a completely original and unique version of a play which will be shared at the end of the week to family and friends!

It’s the chance to flex your creative muscles and create something special that you won’t forget.

No experience is necessary, so the course is suitable for complete beginners, whilst those with some previous performing experience will be encouraged to develop and improve.

The week includes:

The course takes place in a safe, collaborative, and inclusive environment where you’ll be encouraged to be yourself, make new friends, and embrace your creativity.

Now, everyone take their places for the first scene…

Musical Theatre Youth (11-15 yrs)

A week full of singing, dancing and acting? What’s not to love?

Musical theatre performers do it all – sing, dance, act… and at the same time. If your child loves the idea of becoming a ‘triple threat’, this course is a great place to start. They’ll get a real taste of what it’s like to be a musical theatre performer, learning from expert professionals, who are working in the profession right now.

Participants learn new skills and develop their technique during morning sessions in singing, dancing and acting, exploring different styles in each area. Afternoons are spent working together on song and dance routines and scenes from a range of shows, ready for an end-of-week performance for family and friends.

The course is ideal for beginners, our expert and friendly tutors create a supportive and encouraging environment for learning new skills. It’s also a great course for those that have already done some singing and dancing, who will be encouraged to challenge themselves and improve their skills by our skilled tutors.

With top tips and advice from our pro teachers, participants will develop their confidence as performers, make new friends and have a whole week of sharing their passion for musical theatre!

Spaces are limited on this very popular course so be sure to book your place soon!

Jukebox Musical (11-13 yrs)

If musicals make your teen’s eyes light up then don’t miss this course!

Some of the most popular and well-loved musicals on at the West End are ‘jukebox’ musicals, featuring popular hits, think Mamma Mia (ABBA), 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton), We Will Rock You (Queen), and The Bodyguard (Whitney Houston).

On our Jukebox Musical course, participants work with a team of top industry professionals to create their very own piece of theatre, learning songs and dances from various genres to create something that is all their own.

Throughout the week, participants weave together some of their favourite songs, developing characters and a story to produce a truly original piece, created by the group, led by our expert and friendly tutors.

The course includes technique sessions in all three core skills; singing, dancing and acting, alongside the development and rehearsal of the show, which is shared with family and friends at the end of the week. A chance to show off new skills and debut a truly original show!

Participants develop their creative skills, in storytelling and group work as well as performance. Along the way they will make new friends, share their passion for all things musical, and grow in confidence as they develop a brand new piece of theatre.

No previous experience is necessary, just a love of musicals and a willingness to give new things a try! Beginners will be supported every step of the way in a encouraging, collaborative and fun-filled environment, whilst more experienced performers will be encouraged to challenge themselves and improve their skills.

Acting for Stage & Screen (11-15 yrs)

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

Introducing participants to essential stage and screen techniques, this course builds skills and confidence, honing teamwork, encouraging creativity and building a strong foundation of skills for aspiring performers.

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 short piece of work for the stage.

Courses are available for different age groups: 11–13, 14–16, and 17+, with tailored enrollment for each.

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.

Jukebox Musical (7-10 yrs)

If musicals make your child’s eyes light up then don’t miss this course!

Some of the most popular and well-loved musicals on at the West End are ‘jukebox’ musicals, featuring popular hits, think Mamma Mia (ABBA), 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton), We Will Rock You (Queen), and The Bodyguard (Whitney Houston).

On our Jukebox Musical course, participants work with a team of top industry professionals to create their very own piece of theatre, learning songs and dances from various genres to create something that is all their own.

Throughout the week, participants weave together some of their favourite songs, developing characters and a story to produce a truly original piece, created by the group, led by our expert and friendly tutors.

The course includes technique sessions in all three core skills; singing, dancing and acting, alongside the development and rehearsal of the show, which is shared with family and friends at the end of the week. A chance to show off new skills and debut a truly original show!

Participants develop their creative skills, in storytelling and group work as well as performance.  Along the way they will make new friends, share their passion for all things musical, and grow in confidence as they develop a brand new piece of theatre.

No previous experience is necessary, just a love of musicals and a willingness to give new things a try! Beginners will be supported every step of the way in a warm, collaborative and fun-filled environment, whilst more experienced performers will be encouraged to challenge themselves and improve their skills.

Courses are available for different age groups: 7-10 and 11–13.

Musical Theatre Senior (16+)

Take your musical theatre skills to the next level! 

ArtsEd’s Musical Theatre Senior course is the perfect week of classes for anyone interested in this exciting area of the performing arts.

Musical theatre performers do it all – sing, dance, act… and at the same time. If you’re looking to become a ‘triple threat’, this course is a great place to start. Get a taste of what it’s like to be a musical theatre performer from expert professionals who are all working in the industry right now!

Students on this course work alongside ArtsEd staff and expert professionals for a fun-filled week dedicated to musical theatre skills training.

You’ll improve your performance ability and technique through learning new skills and exploring different styles. This course covers a lot!

These are your morning classes.

The afternoons are spent working as part of an ensemble on song and dance routines (and scenes) from a variety of different shows.

These numbers will then be performed at the end of the week to family and friends – a chance to show off your new skills!

This course is aimed at those performers with some previous experience who want to improve their confidence and skills. Your teachers will encourage you to be the best you can be, and will challenge you if you have a high level of ability.

Beginners are also very welcome! You don’t need to have all the skills in order to benefit from this course as our teachers will guide you through every exercise. Your confidence will improve throughout the week, and all lessons are taught in a safe and encouraging environment.

This course is ideal for anyone who loves musical theatre and wants to learn and improve their skills.

Spaces are limited on this very popular course so be sure to book quick!

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