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ABOUT WEST END KIDS

West End Kids is an entirely unique program unlike any other in the world and has raised literally hundreds of West End & Broadway stars since 2001, with a unique blend of ambition, opportunity, motivation, mastery and mindset – giving young performers the best possible start in life.
At the heart of our program is the elite song & dance troupe which exists to provide “on the job” Musical Theatre training. Our mission is to be the best in-person training that you can find for musical theatre. We thrive on developing exceptional singers and dancers from all over Great Britain who aspire towards future professional careers as performers.
With a focus on training through hands-on experience and preparation for performance, West End Kids sets out to be the most challenging part time musical theatre program available. As the industry changes, we change to ensure the future success of all of our young performers.
Whilst the famous West End Kids Song & Dance troupe perform for tens, sometimes hundreds of thousands of people each and every year at some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious events, state occasions and festivals including appearances at Glastonbury, West End LIVE, British Summer Time Festival, Latitude, HMQ 90th Birthday & Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, the o2, Camp Bestival, Royal Albert Hall, Westminster Palace and a great many others.
West End Kids isn’t for everybody. It’s designed for highly dedicated and ambitious singers and dancers, often frustrated in their current setting, aged 9-21yrs who are interested in going to full-time performing arts college or university and who are interested in exploring future careers.

HOW DO I KNOW IF WEK IS RIGHT FOR ME?

West End Kids is certainly not for everybody! It was created for highly dedicated and ambitious young singers & dancers who are currently in some form of training but are frustrated and feel they are capable of more. That means that the training is very intensive, demanding and full-on.
If you see your performing as little more than a typical after-school hobby, then West End Kids is probably not the right place for you. If you are highly motivated and dedicated to be reach your full potential with an eye on a potential career in the performing arts, then West End Kids is most certainly the place for you.

WHERE DO WEST END KIDS GO ON TO WORK & TRAIN?

You can find existing or former West End Kids at every major performing arts college and having performed in virtually every West End show you can think of!
To see what some of our alumni are up to – see here!

WHAT ARE THE WEST END KIDS VALUES?

Ambition. Persistence. Success
West End Kids gives young performers the best possible start in life, wrapped in a dedicated and driven environment where inspirational young people spark each other to rise above their potential. West End Kids is a unique and carefully crafted blend of ambition, opportunity, motivation, mastery and mindset. Having achieved worldwide acclaim, West End Kids grows and nurtures young performers who will exceed their talent – both in the performing arts or in their chosen professions.

West End Kids Song & Dance Troupe

Perform Live For Hundreds Of Thousands With The Famous West End Kids.

About:
Sing & Dance LIVE at the UK’s biggest events, festivals & state occasions as part of the world famous West End Kids Song & Dance Troupe.

Age:
9-18yrs

Entry Requirement:
Audition Only. Exceptional ability in both song & dance.

Commitment: 
Central London, Weekly (term time)

Financial Contribution: 
Fees for the West End Kids Troupe are £38.38 per week. This fee covers 13 x 9 hour weekly rehearsals. It’s important to understand that this INCLUDES the costs of any additional rehearsals and ALL performances, so the true cost is actually much lower and closer to £25 per week. 

The troupe maintains a busy (unpaid) performance schedule in addition to the quarterly West End Kids Revue. 

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WEK: Training Troupes

Motivation, Mastery & Mindset Leading To Promotion & Future Careers

About:
The WEK: Training Troupes are the ideal training ground for ambitious young performers with big aspirations to join the famous West End Kids Troupe and/or gain a place in a top performing arts college with a view to exploring future careers in the performing arts. 

Entry Requirement:
Audition Only.  Intermediate & Elite level training

Age:
9-18yrs (Grouped by ability)

Commitment: 
Central London, Weekly (term time)

Financial Contribution: 
Fees for the WEK: Training Troupes are just £31.83 per week. This fee covers 11x 3.5 hour weekly rehearsals plus a full day performance at the quarterly Revue in a professional Central London theatre.

 
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WEK: Associates

Benefit From Our Unique Style Of Intensive, Elite-Level Training Monthly

About:
WEK: Associates is perfect if you want to benefit from our unique style of intensive, elite-level, highly effective performing arts training in preparation for a future career, but can’t make the weekly commitment of attending our intensive weekly programs. The WEK: Associates program is designed for ambitious young performers who want to enter into elite level training with West End Kids but can’t commit to our regular weekly schedule due to other commitments.

The WEK: Associates program operates intensively for 8hrs on Sunday’s once a month in London. 

Entry Requirement:
Audition Only.  Intermediate & Elite level training

Age:
10-21yrs (Grouped by ability)

Commitment: 
Central London, 8hr Intensive Session Once A Month 

Financial Contribution: 
Fees for the WEK: Associates program are just £11 per hour.

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WEK: Summer Intensive 2023

Week In The Life Of A West End Professional. Intense Training For Those Who Want More Than Relaxation.

About:
The WEK: Summer Intensive is 6 day residential course for singers & dancers aged 10-18yrs who are looking for some serious intensity. Perhaps you are considering a place at a full-time college and want to see what it’s like or want to experience a week in the life of a West End professional. 

It’s a far cry from the typical summer courses. The West End Kids Summer Intensive lives up to our values. There are no days off for theatre trips or faffing about, just hardcore, intense, highly effective elite-level training designed to send you home at the end of the week a much stronger, fitter (both mentally & physically) and more able performer, ready to go and get your performing dreams.

Entry Requirement:
Audition Only.  Intermediate & Elite level training

Age:
10-18yrs

Commitment: 
6 Day Residential, 31st July – 5th August 2023

Financial Contribution: 
Fees for the WEK: Summer Intensive are £714, fully inclusive with no extras to pay. This includes unlimited tickets to our end of Intensive “Revue”, performance wear, bed, board, food and activities. Flexible instalment plans are available to spread the cost throughout the year. 

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ARE SCHOLARSHIPS OR BURSARIES AVAILABLE?

Yes, West End Kids provides up to £40,000 of funding every year in bursaries & scholarships ensuring that no child’s ambition will be left behind by financial circumstance. To apply, firstly you will need to be successful in obtaining a place within a West End Kids program by audition. You will then have the opportunity to apply for a bursary or scholarship.

DOES WEST END KIDS INTERFERE WITH SCHOOL?

No. West End Kids encourages strong academic / vocational achievement. The business has changed a lot since the days where it was advisable to put all of your eggs into one basket and focus on performing. Today, that is NOT good advice.
Over the last 2 decades, there have been numerous opportunities for West End Kids to enter the full-time training space, but we remain passionate advocates of elite level part-time training up to age 18 and THEN making some clear choices about your future direction.

ARE ALL STAFF DBS CHECKED?

Yes, all West End Kids staff are enhanced DBS checked and/or have full chaperone licenses.

WHERE DO WEST END KIDS TRAVEL FROM

Our weekly & monthly programs bring together ambitious and dedicated young singers and dancers from all over the UK and Northern Europe who want to hone their performing abilities. Attendees come because they are in search of tough, challenging, elite training that will noticeably improve and enhance a child’s performance capabilities. Typically attendees cannot find this through local institutions or organisations.
Members of the WEK: Summer Intensive travel from all over the world.

HOW ARE THE PROGRAMS GROUPED?

We have a unique system that allows performers at all levels of skill and ability to train in an environment where they will be able improve their strengths while also focusing on improving upon areas that need improvement.
West End Kids is also unique in that we are not afraid to group by ability and not by age, meaning age is no obstacle to meeting your performing goals.

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We give young performers aged 9-18yrs the best possible start in life, wrapped in a dedicated and driven environment where inspirational young people spark each other to rise above their potential.

Ambition - Persistence - Success

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