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Empowering Young Performers for 25 Years - About West End Kids
West End Kids is a London-based, national training and performance company for young performers aged 9–18.
For over 25 years, the Company has developed performers to a professional standard, combining structured training with real performance experience at major events and productions.
We are not a stage school or weekly class provider.
West End Kids operates as a selective company, with a clear pathway, defined standards, and a commitment to disciplined, high-level work.
Performers join, train, and perform as part of a company environment designed to reflect the expectations of the industry.
Our Approach
Training at West End Kids is built on three principles:
1. Professional Standards
Rehearsals are structured, focused, and outcome-driven. Performers are expected to work with discipline, respond to direction, and maintain consistent effort.
2. Ability-Led Development
Performers are grouped by level, not age. This ensures they are continually challenged and supported at the right standard.
3. Training Through Performance
Development happens in rehearsal and performance, not isolated classes. Every season is structured towards real outcomes.
This approach builds not only technical ability, but the mindset required to work at a high level.
Performance & Industry Exposure
West End Kids performers regularly appear at high-profile events, including large-scale public performances, commercial showcases, and industry-facing opportunities.
These experiences are not treated as extras, but as a core part of development – requiring preparation, professionalism, and consistency under pressure.
Performers learn how to:
- rehearse at pace
- adapt to direction
- deliver under performance conditions
- work as part of a disciplined ensemble
How The Company Works
West End Kids operates on a season-based model.
Each season includes a defined number of rehearsal days, leading towards performances and projects. Performers commit to the full season and are re-invited based on progress, engagement, and readiness.
Entry is selective and typically begins with a workshop, followed by further assessment where appropriate.
The pathway is clear:
Workshop → Training → Troupe → Performance
This structure allows performers to progress with clarity, purpose, and increasing expectation.
Track Record
West End Kids has a long-standing reputation for producing performers who progress into leading training and professional work.
Alumni have gone on to:
- West End productions including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Heathers and SIX
- UK and international tours
- leading performing arts colleges
Others have built careers across music, television, and creative industries.
This reflects the standard, discipline, and experience developed during their time in the Company.
What Makes West End Kids Distinct
Selective Company Model
Entry is not open-access. Performers are invited based on potential, attitude, and readiness.
Structured Pathway
Every performer understands where they are, what is expected, and what the next step requires.
Performance-Led Training
Work is always directed towards real outcomes, not abstract class progression.
Long-Term Development
Many performers train with the Company over multiple seasons, allowing for sustained growth and progression.
The Outcome
West End Kids develops performers who are:
- technically strong
- responsive to direction
- confident under pressure
- capable of working at a professional standard
For some, this leads directly into the industry.
For others, it builds a level of discipline, confidence, and capability that extends far beyond it.
Artists…
West End Kids has had the privilege of performing at some of the most prestigious events, sharing stages with legendary artists from across the industry.
From opening for iconic acts to performing alongside chart-topping stars, these experiences highlight the exceptional opportunities our performers enjoy.
Here are just a few of the extraordinary artists we’ve performed with:
- Alfie Boe
- Basement Jaxx
- Beverley Knight
- Bryan Adams
- Busted
- Charlotte Church
- Clean Bandit
- Craig David
- Duran Duran
- Ella Henderson
- Grace Jones
- Jools Holland
- Jason Donovan
- Jess Glynne
- Jodie Prenger
- John Owen-Jones
- Kaiser Chiefs
- Kerry Ellis
- Lee Mead
- Lewis Capaldi
- Leona Lewis
- Madness
- Manic Street Preachers
- Mark Ronson
- Matt Willis
- Melanie C
- Michael Ball
- Olly Murs
- Primal Scream
- Rachel Tucker
- Ramin Karimloo
- Rick Astley
- Sinead O’Connor
- Sister Sledge
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Status Quo
- Tears for Fears
- The Proclaimers
- Todrick Hall
- Will Young
As seen at / in collaboration with…
West End Kids has been honoured to perform at and support some of the most prestigious events and venues over the years.
FESTIVALS
- All Points East Festival
- Big Feastival
- British Summer Time Festival
- British Family Fayre
- Camp Bestival
- Camp Severn
- Camper Calling Festival
- CarFest
- Chelsea Flower Show
- Childline Children’s Charity
- Common People Festival
- Elderflower Fields Festival
- Geronimo Festival
- Gloworm Festival
- Glastonbury Festival
- Happy Place Festival
- Imagine Children’s Festival
- Latitude Festival
- Lido Festival
- MADD Festival
- MegaCon Live
- Move IT
- ONBlackheath
- Pride (London)
- RunFest Run
- Silverstone Classic / Silverstone Festival
- Summer In The Square
- Vintage Festival
- West End LIVE
- Wintertime Festival
VENUES
- ArtsDepot
- Alton Towers
- Battersea Power Station
- Birmingham NEC
- Blackheath Concert Halls
- Butlins
- Brinsworth House
- Carpenters Hall
- Charing Cross Theatre
- Charles Dickens Museum
- Dorchester Hotel
- ExCel Centre
- Farmers & Fletchers
- Hampton Court Palace
- House of Lords
- Lancaster House
- Leadenhall Market
- London Palladium
- Lords Cricket Ground
- Mansion House
- o2 Arena
- Old Vic Theatre
- Olympia Exhibition Centre
- Questors Theatre
- RADA
- Rochester Castle
- Royal Albert Hall
- Royal Automobile Club
- Royal Festival Hall
- Royal Ascot
- Savoy Hotel
- Sky Tower
- Trafford Centre
- Vintners Hall
- Wembley
- Westminster Palace
- Windsor Castle
ROYAL / STATE OCCASIONS / NATIONAL
CHARITIES
- Action For Children
- A West End Christmas
- Autism Aware UK
- Art of Wishes
- Ben’s Heros Trust
- Born Free Foundation
- Cancer Research UK
- Canterbury Oast Trust
- Caudwell Children
- Childline
- Children In Need
- Children’s Trust
- Children’s Respite Trust
- Children With Cancer
- City of London Police
- CLIC Sargent
- David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
- Dame Vera Lynn Charitable Trust
- Demelza
- Dreamflight
- Great Ormond Street Hospital
- Guys Hospital
- Honeypot Children’s Charity
- Hospices of Hope
- Kidney Research
- Kids OUT
- Lady Ratlings
- Liam Charity
- MAD Trust
- Make A Wish
- Marie Curie Cancer Care
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Mousetrap Theatre Awards
- NSPCC
- Pink Ribbon Foundation
- Royal Chelsea Hospital
- Russ Abbott
- Safe Child Thailand
- Save The Children
- Saying Goodbye
- Sick Children’s Trust
- Spark’s Children’s Charity
- Starlight Children’s Charity
- Trauma Research UK
- United Foundation Charity
- Weston Park Cancer Charity
- Westminster Council
- Wooden Spoon Charity
CORPORATE
- BBC Television
- Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
- Bond Street Christmas Lights
- Channel 4 Television
- Concours of Elegance
- Country Living Fair
- Coutts
- Essex FM
- Goose Communications
- Hamleys
- Hatton Gardens
- Ideal Home Show
- ITV Television
- Kidtropolis
- London Street Pianos
- London Tonight Television
- MBN Productions
- Make UK
- M&IT Awards
- Northstar Media
- OK Magazine
- Paragon Entertainment
- Regent Street Association
- Regent Street Motor Show
- SKY Television
- St Pancras International
- Synergy Events
- Tiller Girls
- VIP London
- Women In Compliance
- World Travel Market
- Youth Marketing Strategy