WEST END ACADEMY: SUMMER 2027
Join us at the Dominion Theatre in London for an intensive adult musical theatre course, training with current and recent West End performers and leading industry professionals in the heart of the West End.
Choose one, two or three weeks of intensive musical theatre training in the rehearsal studios of the Dominion Theatre. Walk through the doors of a West End theatre each morning and spend your days acting, singing and dancing in the heart of London's theatre industry.
Going into our 13th year of West End Summer courses, we love welcoming participants from all around the world who love theatre as much as we do! Come to London to train, grow, immerse yourself in West End theatre and London culture, and be surrounded by like-minded people.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Act, sing and dance every day with our programme packed with classes, West End show workshops, and industry masterclasses as well as enjoying tickets to West End shows and a theatre tour.
Our intensive Musical Theatre Academy is primarily designed for adults, with no upper age limit, at different stages of their training and careers. We also welcome 16 and 17-year-old participants who are ready for an adult training environment. Every year we have a mix of those who are currently training in theatre at university or drama school level, to others who may be already working and looking to develop their skills and experience London training, and those who are passionate about musical theatre and want to explore what it is like to train as a West End performer in the heart of the West End.
Wherever you are in your journey, the Academy gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your skills and train with some of the best professionals working in the West End today.
We create a friendly, safe and supportive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome so you can throw yourself into every experience, challenge yourself, try new things and get as much as possible out of every day. Come and find us on Instagram to see what we get up to!
Application Deadline: 1st June
(Limited places so please apply asap to avoid disappointment.)
Accommodation - Not from London? Do not worry, we can provide accommodation as part of your package so you can stay with others from the course. Please see our brochure below for further details.
Week 1 -Monday 19th July - Saturday 24th July
Week 2 -Monday 26th July - Saturday 31st July
Week 3 -Monday 2nd August - Saturday 7th August
Join us for 1, 2 or 3 weeks!
DATES:
In Academy 2026 our group got to work with past and current cast members from:
Cabaret, Stranger Things, The Play That Goes Wrong, Hadestown, Hamilton, Waitress, Les Mis,
Come From Away, Cursed Child, BTTF, Wicked,
Grease and Mamma Mia! as well as working with top industry creatives and performing
for a top West End agent.
Academy Highlights Reel 2026
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
CLASSES
Work on your technique in acting, singing, dance and stage combat
WEST END SHOW WORKSHOPS
Learn the blocking and choreography from the top West End shows taught by West End cast members
TICKETS TO WEST END SHOWS
Each week we will take you to see a West End show!
If you are booking onto week 1 you also get to go on a theatre tour!
MASTERCLASSES
West End
Audition Technique
Learn what happens at a West End audition
West End
Agent Masterclass
Perform for a top musical theatre agent
West End
Rehearsal Masterclass
Work with a West End creative team in a rehearsal setting to stage a section from a musical
Timetable
Weeks 1 and 2:
You will take part in acting, singing and dance classes, stage combat workshops and industry masterclasses all taught by the best of the West End industry. You'll also take part in West End show workshops, learning material straight from the West End stage with a current or recent cast member from the show.
The groups are split by level to ensure you are working to the pace that will allow you to get the most out of the experience.
Week 3, Industry Week:
Both groups come together to form one company for Industry Week. You will get to work with a top Director and Musical Director to experience a West End rehearsal process, working on a section from a musical with a West End creative team across 3 days.
The week ends with the opportunity to perform for a top West End theatre agent, receive feedback about your performance, as well as taking part in some extra masterclasses and workshops.
Many of our participants opt to do all 3 weeks for the full experience but you can also choose 1 or 2 weeks if you prefer.
Our West End teachers and timetable change each year and each year we push to give you the best West End experience ever! Please check out our instagram page @westendondemand to see what we get up to, if you have a favourite show you want to work on please do let us know in the booking form as we always try our best to include as many of your choices as possible.
Alumni Success:
Some of our graduates are already working as theatre professionals, some are in training and some are
expanding their training in hopes of working in London in the future.
In the past 3 years our alumni have earned
places at:.
MA Musical Theatre at
Mountview
MA Musical Theatre at
Royal Academy Of Music
BA Musical Theatre at
London Studio Centre
1 year course at
LSMT
Don't just take our word for it. We are so proud of our Academy course. We welcome people from all around the world, from different countries, backgrounds, ages and experiences but we all come together to form an amazing company over the Summer.
Testimonial
This is an amazing opportunity to work with West End professionals every day and improve your talent, confidence and creativity. This course is for all levels and abilities, we split the group so everyone works to the right pace. Everyone at the Academy will have different strengths, use this as a chance to enhance your talent and boost areas you may want to work on.
We welcome participants from all over the world. For international students, the West End Academy is a fantastic opportunity to experience summer study abroad in London, combining intensive musical theatre training with life in the heart of the West End. Join us this summer, meet like-minded performers from around the world and make unforgettable memories in London.
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WORK TO YOUR LEVEL
STANDARD GROUP
For participants looking to develop their acting, singing and dance skills in a supportive but challenging West End training environment.
ADVANCED GROUP
For participants with substantial previous training or experience who are ready to work at a faster pace and higher technical level. Advanced places are considered by application.
Depending on numbers, Advanced training may run as one overall group or be split by discipline.
TESTIMONIALS
"Enrolled in this programme a year ago and it was the most amazing summer I've ever had! It was a wonderful opportunity to meet the best working actors and actresses from the West End. You don't only get to learn the first-class skills from these professional performers but more importantly you get an in-depth knowledge/understanding of what it's like to work in the West End musical theatre industry. Not to mention one of the best part of this programme is meeting all the other people from around the world who share the same passion as you! This course will be a real gem for anyone who's looking to be introduced to musical theatre or is already very passionate in musical theatre and are looking at pursuing it in college. You'll get all the help and advice you need to get ready to ace an audition!"
Katherine Kam
"West End On Demand was an AMAZING experience!!! Not only because you can work with professionals and learn from those who are in the industry (and believe me, you'll learn A LOT!), but also because there you can BE a performer and decide if that's what you want to do in your life! Spoiler alert: you'll have a lot of fun, friends and music. ENJOY! x"
"One more time I would like to thank you for all your help and support in the course. I think all of us had an amazing experience!! I loved the classes and everyone (staff, teachers..) was fantastic!! I hope next year I have the opportunity to join another experience."
Visiting from the USA? Check out our partner Performing Arts Abroad for packages that includes
insurance, airport pickup, orientation, welcome dinner, housing and more. Click HERE for more information
