Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre Youth 11-15: Summer 2025 – WEEK 1

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

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!

Musical Theatre Senior 16+: Summer 2025 – WEEK 1

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

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!

Singing
Acting
Dance

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.

Learn choreography
Learn musical songs
Develop the art of ‘acting through song and dance’
Increase your overall confidence as a performer
Nail the skills of a true musical theatre performer
Make new friends and share your passion for musical theatre
Get top tips and advice from our pro teachers!

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!

Musical Theatre Audition Technique 17+: Summer 2025 – WEEK 2

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

The audition process can sometimes feel daunting and overwhelming, so we have developed this course to help you feel in control and ready to give your best.

Prepare for your Stage School Musical Theatre auditions with our expert tutors and industry professionals.

Hone your audition technique
Work on your speeches, songs, and dance technique
Improve your confidence ahead of your auditions
Get the inside knowledge from one of the world’s leading schools in Musical Theatre training!

Throughout the week you will work on:

Choosing, approaching and preparing your songs and speeches
Dance technique
Audition etiquette and interview tips
Confidence building

Participants should prepare the following:

Two monologues (one classical and one contemporary). Neither should be longer than 1.5 minutes.
Two musical theatre songs. One should be a ‘legit’ ballad written no later than 1965 (e.g. ‘If I Loved You’ from Carousel), and the other should provide a contrast and be something you enjoy singing. You should prepare and perform a section from each of the two songs, each lasting no longer than one minute. Please bring sheet music with you.

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

This course is perfect for people who are looking to apply for Musical Theatre training at stage school in the near future.

Our tutors are highly skilled and experienced, and they’re here for you! This week is an opportunity to learn from them in an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment, and boost your chances of success when you take on those all-important auditions.

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

The ArtsEd Experience — Musical Theatre 17+: Summer 2025 – WEEK 3

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

Experience a week in the life of an ArtsEd BA Musical Theatre student!

This intensive week replicates a full week at ArtsEd on its renowned BA Musical Theatre Course.

Students work with top tutors, and experience classes and workshops in:

Singing (ensemble sessions)
Dance
Acting
Performance (putting it all together – the ‘triple threat’)

You will need to bring:

Ballet shoes
Tap shoes
Jazz shoes
Clothes you can move freely in to be worn daily.

Please prepare:

Two musical theatre songs. One should be a ‘legit’ ballad written no later than 1965 (e.g. ‘If I Loved You’ from Carousel), and the other should provide a contrast (and be something you enjoy singing). Please bring sheet music with you.

This is one of our most popular courses, so please book quickly to avoid disappointment

Musical Theatre Audition Technique 17+: Summer 2025 – WEEK 3

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

The audition process can sometimes feel daunting and overwhelming, so we have developed this course to help you feel in control and ready to give your best.

Prepare for your Stage School Musical Theatre auditions with our expert tutors and industry professionals.

Hone your audition technique
Work on your speeches, songs, and dance technique
Improve your confidence ahead of your auditions
Get the inside knowledge from one of the world’s leading schools in Musical Theatre training!

Throughout the week you will work on:

Choosing, approaching and preparing your songs and speeches
Dance technique
Audition etiquette and interview tips
Confidence building

Participants should prepare the following:

Two monologues (one classical and one contemporary). Neither should be longer than 1.5 minutes.
Two musical theatre songs. One should be a ‘legit’ ballad written no later than 1965 (e.g. ‘If I Loved You’ from Carousel), and the other should provide a contrast and be something you enjoy singing. You should prepare and perform a section from each of the two songs, each lasting no longer than one minute. Please bring sheet music with you.

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

This course is perfect for people who are looking to apply for Musical Theatre training at stage school in the near future.

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

ArtsEd Trio: Screen, Stage and Musical Theatre (7-10)

Posted on: September 28th, 2021 by Marketing User

During this fun packed three day course the students explore each of the three disciplines we offer here at ArtsEd: Screen Acting, Stage Acting and Musical Theatre:

Screen Acting: techniques and skills for performing on screen and and introduction to the technical aspects of film making.

Stage Acting: focusing on improvisation and character work.

Musical Theatre: students will work with a Musical Director and a Choreographer to learn a song-and-dance number from a popular West End musical.

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:

Performed West End standard pieces
Developed your acting through song skills
Increased your overall confidence as a performer
Developed your ‘triple threat’ potential
Received top tips and advice from our pro teachers

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!

Mini Musical Week 5-6 yrs: Summer 2025 – WEEK 2

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

The best week EVER!

ArtsEd’s Mini Musical is exactly that – all the fun, singing, and dancing of a musical, in just four action-packed mornings at our Chiswick home!

Our expert tutors will get the very best out of your little stars, supporting and encouraging them as they create characters and stories around a musical theme. The course teaches basic performing techniques through playful games and drama exercises, and participants are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity throughout. At the same time as exploring the wonderful world of performing arts in a fun and encouraging environment, young participants will also develop a lot of key skills including:

Listening
Teamwork
Communication skills

At the end of the week, family and friends are invited to watch the Mini Musical extravaganza, a perfect opportunity for participants to show off their new skills!

This is a fun, introductory course, no previous experience is necessary.

Jukebox Musical 11-13 – Summer 2025 – WEEK 2

Posted on: January 30th, 2025 by Marketing User

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.

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!