Musical Theatre Summer School

The Goldsmiths Musical Theatre Summer School is a one-week practise-based Musical Theatre course, suitable for young people aged eight to 16 who have an interest in dance, singing, performing, or musical theatre.

The Summer School is led by industry professionals and frontline West End practitioners, giving an understanding of international Musical Theatre techniques and helping the students to realise their own potential in the field. Students work on a self-chosen song and are given a piece by the tutors which is best suited to their individual talents.

At the end of the course, students perform a showcase to a public audience, allowing them to showcase their new skills and giving them a taster of live performance.

Summer school contents

Workshops with West End professionals

As well as enhancing students’ techniques in acting, singing and dancing, students benefit from workshops with industry professionals and frontline West End theatre practitioners and gain an understanding of international Musical Theatre techniques.

Audition techniques

Students are given guidance on audition techniques and help on choosing the right audition material.

Showcase

Throughout the course, students rehearse for a short musical performance in preparation for a showcase delivered at the end of the summer school.

Study in London

Studying in London, students experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this exciting city, which hosts some of the best musical theatres in the world. They experience the famous West End with a trip to a West End musical and workshops from theatre professionals.

Extra-curricular activities

The summer school also included various activities for students to partake in, including tours of famous and historical landmarks and more.

 “The course was a short, yet, professional intensive practical training that maximizes your individual talents.”

The teachers are experts in their fields, bringing with them incredible talent and experience from the West End.