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Kylie Alves - West End Kids Troupe   Where are you from? Peterborough, Cambridgeshire When did you join West End Kids? May 2024 in the WEK: Training Yellow Troupe. What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? My mum saw a post on social media and then after we watch some videos, I have decided that I wanted to give it a try and audition Performance Highlights: What

Brooke Walsh - West End Kids Troupe   Where are you from? I am from Walderslade in Kent. When did you join West End Kids? I joined in summer 2023 when I started in the WEK: Training Blue Troupe. What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? My mum saw West End Kids on social media and showed me the videos of Troupe performing. I thought the dances

Audrey Scarfe - West End Kids Troupe   Where are you from? I am from a small town in North East Essex called Harwich. When did you join West End Kids? I joined West End Kids in winter term 2021, I was in WEK Training Red, for four terms, WEK Training Yellow for three and then WEK Training, purple for three. What inspired you to audition for West End

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Success Story: Natalie Paris, Esme Rothero, and Rachel Rawlinson – From West End Kids to Six: The Musical At West End Kids, we take immense pride in the achievements of our alumni. Three such remarkable talents—Natalie Paris, Esme Rothero, and Rachel Rawlinson—have made significant strides in the world of musical theatre, notably in the acclaimed production of Six: The Musical. Natalie Paris: The Original Jane Seymour Having started her

Success Story: Emma Kingston – From West End Kids to Heather Chandler in Heathers: The Musical At West End Kids, we celebrate the diverse paths our alumni take in the performing arts. Emma Kingston's journey from our stage to becoming Heather Chandler in Heathers: The Musical exemplifies the dedication and talent nurtured within our community. Early Training and Education Born on 19 February 1991 in Watford, England, Emma Esther

Welcome to West End Kids—where London's top talent thrives as a leading choice among dance academies in London, where dreams dance into reality. Here at West End Kids, nestled in the bustling heart of London, we're not just teaching dance; we're crafting the next generation of stars. For over 25 years, our academy has been a cornerstone of the performing arts community, launching careers that illuminate the stages of

Ffion Butterton - West End Kids Troupe Journey with West End Kids Where are you from? Each Saturday I travel from Grundisburgh in Suffolk When did you join West End Kids? I joined the West End Kids troupe in the spring term of 2024 What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? My journey began when I saw a post on social media, auditioned, and was fortunate enough

Logan Petterson-Cooper - West End Kids Troupe Journey with West End Kids Where are you from? I'm from Kings Lynn in Norfolk. When did you join West End Kids? I joined West End Kids in April 2023 What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? I was looking for higher levels of training and my sister sent me a social media post from west end kids and I

Abigail Higgs - West End Kids Troupe Where are you from? I'm Abigail, I'm 17 and I'm from Basingstoke, Hampshire. Journey with West End Kids: When did you join West End Kids? I joined West End Kids 2019 and I went through every WEK: Training Troupe. From Blue to Troupe What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? I had seen videos of Troupe performances online and I

Izzi Nicholson - West End Kids Troupe Where are you from? I’m Izzi Nicholson and I'm from Blackpool Journey with West End Kids: When did you join West End Kids? My journey in West End Kids started when I was just 11 years old. During Covid, I tuned in on a masterclass on zoom which I had previously seen advertised on facebook . I really enjoyed the class and

In depth with Martin Williams - Founder, Musical Supervisor & Head of Singing, West End Kids Troupe   How old are you? Don't be cheeky. I'm the wrong side of 30 but the right side of 50. Where are you from? I'm from Wrexham in North Wales. Journey with West End Kids: When did you create West End Kids? I created West End Kids in September 2001, as it

Jess Deathridge - West End Kids Troupe Where are you from? Leicestershire Journey with West End Kids: When did you join West End Kids? Summer 2022. Yellow - Purple - Troupe. What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? I watched videos on social media during lockdown Performance Highlights: What has been your favourite performance so far and why? BST because it was really fun and nice to

Kaspar Cahill-Ritter - West End Kids Troupe   Where are you from? Sandy, Bedfordshire Journey with West End Kids: When did you join West End Kids? Summer 2022 What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? I thrive off of being pushed and at the time, my training wasn’t giving me that. Performance Highlights: What has been your favourite performance so far and why? Performing for the first

Milly Hewitt-Lock - West End Kids Troupe   How old are you? I'm 15 Where are you from? West Sussex Journey with West End Kids: When did you join West End Kids? I joined WEK in spring 2021. I was offered a place in WEK: Training Yellow Troupe, then Purple and then I was invited to the main Troupe in Winter 2022. What inspired you to audition for West

Emma Brazil - West End Kids Troupe Where are you from? Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Journey with West End Kids: When did you join West End Kids? Summer 2020 What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? My mum showed me some of the Troupe’s performance highlights and videos and I instantly knew that that was what I wanted to do. Performance Highlights: What has been your favourite performance

Ben Brindle - West End Kids Troupe Where are you from? Gloucestershire Journey with West End Kids: I first heard about WEK through social media, I saw a post that inspired me to audition and I was offered a place in the WEK: Training Blue Troupe in January 2019. Through hard work and perseverance, I moved through the training groups and achieved a position in WEK Troupe in Summer

Abigail Marlow - West End Kids Troupe   Where are you from? Oundle, Northamptonshire Journey with West End Kids: WEK: Training Blue- Red- Yellow and then Troupe When did you join West End Kids? 2020 What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? Originally I went for audition experience. I knew after my first training session in blue (online during covid) that I wanted to work my way

Naarah Akandi - West End Kids Troupe   Where are you from? I am from Dunstable in Bedfordshire When did you join West End Kids? September 2021 What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? Aspirations to be an actress and performer and West End Kids seemed like the best fit. Performance Highlights: What has been your favourite performance so far and why? Children Respite Trust's Summer Soiree

Eloise Hall - West End Kids Troupe   Where are you from? I am from Bath in the South West. When did you join West End Kids? April 2021 What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? I saw a post on social media so looked on the account and found so many exciting videos that made me want to get involved. Performance Highlights: What has been your

Ashleigh Green - West End Kids Alumni   Where are you from? Epsom, Surrey Journey with West End Kids: Blue - Red - Yellow - Purple - Troupe When did you join West End Kids? 2016 What inspired you to audition for West End Kids? I saw lots of their performances online and was in awe of them and what they did and I wanted to become a part

Bethany Aldred - West End Kids Troupe   Where are you from? I am from Wigan, Greater Manchester. Journey with West End Kids: My journey with the West end kids started when I auditioned and got given a place in WEK: Training Troupe Purple. I did one year in Purple before I got into the West End Kids troupe! When did you join West End Kids? I joined West

At West End Kids, we are proud to highlight the incredible dedication and commitment of our performers and their families. One such inspiring story is that of Eloise Hall, a young performer who travels from Bath in the South West to Central London every week to participate in our Troupe rehearsals. This journey is not just about physical travel; it's a testament to her passion and determination to excel