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Summer Intensive

A five-day rehearsal & performance experience for serious young performers.

Apply for the WEK: Summer Intensive

West End Kids Summer Intensive 2026

A five-day rehearsal and performance experience for serious young performers.

Key Details

Dates: to be announced
Times: 11:00 – 16:00 daily
Location: Four days in SE1 (Central London), final showcase at a central London performance venue
Fee: £397 for five days (non-residential)

Places are strictly limited to ensure focused, professional working environment.

A focused intensive for serious young performers

The West End Kids Summer Intensive is a five-day rehearsal-based programme built around the standards and working practices of the Company.

Across four days of structured training and rehearsal, followed by a final showcase performance, performers experience the pace, discipline, and expectations required to work at a higher level.

This is not a casual summer course. It is designed for performers who are already training and ready to be pushed further.

Apply for the WEK: Summer Intensive

What the week includes

Performers train and rehearse daily across the core areas of musical theatre:

Dance & movement

  • Musical theatre and ensemble choreography
  • Precision, stamina, and performance quality

Vocal & acting through song

  • Ensemble singing with musical direction
  • Storytelling, clarity, and performance intention

Rehearsal & stagecraft

  • Learning and retaining material at pace
  • Taking direction and applying notes
  • Spacing, transitions, and stage awareness

Professional working habits

  • Focus, discipline, and consistency
  • Working as part of a serious ensemble

How the week is structured

Tuesday – Friday
Daily training and rehearsal in a structured, fast-paced environment.

Saturday – Showcase Performance
A short, polished performance at a central London venue for family and invited guests.

Book Entry Assessment

Who the Summer Intensive is for

  • Performers aged approximately 10–18
  • Those already training in singing, dance, or drama
  • Performers ready for a disciplined rehearsal environment
  • Families seeking a serious, structured experience

Not suitable if

  • You are looking for a casual holiday activity
  • Your child is new to performing arts training
  • They are not ready for focused, full-day rehearsal work
  • Attendance or commitment may be inconsistent

What to expect

This is a demanding and focused week.

Performers are expected to:

  • Arrive prepared and ready to work
  • Maintain concentration throughout the day
  • Respond positively to direction and feedback
  • Work consistently as part of an ensemble

Led by West End Kids Directors

The Intensive is led by West End Kids Directors, maintaining the same rehearsal standards used across the Company.

Performers train in an environment that reflects real rehearsal conditions, with clear expectations and direct feedback.

Where this can lead

The Summer Intensive provides a clear introduction to the West End Kids standard.

Following the week, some performers may be:

  • Invited to WEK: Training
  • Recommended for further development
  • Advised on next steps within West End Kids

Progression is based on readiness, consistency, and suitability.

Travel and accommodation

This is a non-residential programme.

Families are responsible for travel and accommodation where required.

Guidance on nearby accommodation and transport options is provided after booking.

Start here

The best way to begin is to attend a West End Kids Workshop.

This gives performers the opportunity to experience the training, work with the WEK team and receive guidance on the right pathway.

Book a Workshop