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 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
We have three incredible venues! As an accommodation student you will attend Trinity Laban. As a day student you will attend either The Place or Central School of Ballet, depending on the week you book.
The Highlights
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Perform on a West End Stage
His 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 best 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 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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Day students - Week 1 & 2
For students joining us from 10am-5pm every day in Weeks 1 & 2, you will be based at The Place, home of London Contemporary Dance School. The Place has state-of-the-art studios and a theatre all centrally located just across the road from Euston station. This amazing venue will be your home for the week.
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Day students - Week 3
For students joining us from 10am-5pm every day in Week 3, you will be based at the Central School of Ballet. The Central School of Ballet has state of the art studios and studio theatre all ideally located just 10 minutes from Waterloo station. This amazing venue will be your home for the week.
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Accommodation Students
For students staying with us for the week, you will be based at Trinity Laban, one of the world’s premier performing arts schools. The state-of-the-art studios and theatre are located just outside Greenwich. This amazing venue will be your home for the week.
Check out our accommodation below.
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Our Accommodation
Not based in London? No problem! You will stay in McMillan Student Village accommodation, just a minutes walk away from Trinity Laban.
Staying with us, you will get:
- Seven nights accommodation (Sunday – Sunday)
- Full board
- A single room in a shared flat with others of the same age
- Ensuite shower room and toilet
- Extra evening activities and entertainment – including a film night, cabaret and disco
- A supervised day trip into Greenwich
- A designated chaperone (all DBS checked), on site 24/7
- 24/7 security / CCTV
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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 experience, 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!
