WEK: Associates - selective monthly training for serious young performers.
For performers (approx. ages 10–21) who are actively developing a professional pathway in musical theatre.
One intensive Sunday per month in Central London, focused on technical progress, disciplined rehearsal habits, and direct feedback.
Places are limited. Entry is selective.
At A Glance
Age range: approx. 10–21
Schedule: one Sunday per month, 10:00–17:00 (year‑round)
Location: Central London
Entry: selective (audition and/or assessment)
Focus: singing, acting, dance + audition craft + professional habits
Best for: performers who want high standards without weekly attendance
Fit, not status: is WEK: Associates right for your family?
WEK: Associates is for you if…
Your child is training with genuine professional intent (or preparing to do so)
They respond well to structure, repetition, and clear notes
You can commit to one full Sunday a month, reliably
You value steady technical development over “quick wins”
WEK: Associates is not for you if…
You want a casual performing arts club with light expectations
Attendance will often be unpredictable
Your child is not ready for direct feedback and focused practice
You are looking primarily for weekly social activity
Technical training across the full musical theatre skill set
WEK: Associates is designed to build performers who can walk into auditions and rehearsals with the right fundamentals, behaviours, and stamina.
Training areas include:
Singing: healthy technique, clarity, musical accuracy, performance interpretation
Acting: truthful storytelling, scene work, objectives, character choices
Dance / movement: precision, musicality, performance quality, adaptable technique
Audition craft: preparation, presentation, self‑taping/live readiness, direction notes
Professional habits: focus, timing, responsibility, and respectful rehearsal conduct
What to expect each month
Associates sessions are intensive by design. Your child will be expected to work at a professional pace in a focused room.
The WEK approach
Clear standards: we are specific about what needs to improve and why
Direct feedback: notes are practical, actionable, and tied to measurable progress
Technique-first: sustainable development comes before performance polish
A serious peer group: performers train alongside others with similar intent
Between sessions
To progress in a monthly format, performers need to retain work, practise, and return ready to build on it. We will be honest about whether the format is supporting your child’s development.
Where Associates can lead
WEK: Associates is built to support the next step—whether that is preparing for auditions, strengthening technique for higher‑level training, or developing readiness for more demanding performance environments.
Associates may be suitable if your child is aiming towards:
stronger audition outcomes and improved consistency
structured preparation for performing arts college routes
potential progression into more advanced WEK pathways, where appropriate
Progression is never automatic. Places and outcomes are based on readiness, coachability, and standards over time.
Entry is selective
We look for potential, yes – but also maturity, coachability, and the ability to apply feedback.
How to apply
Register to audition or attend a WEK: Workshop
Review by the WEK team
Outcome and next steps
Ready for a serious monthly training environment?
If your child wants disciplined progress in a selective room – and you can support a reliable monthly commitment – WEK: Associates may be the right fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Associates runs one full Sunday per month (10:00–17:00). Because the format is monthly, consistent attendance and preparation between sessions are essential.
Technical development across singing, acting and dance, plus audition craft and professional rehearsal habits. The emphasis is on repeatable technique, not one‑off performance moments.
Sessions are taught at a professional pace with clear objectives. Work is built through repetition, correction and targeted feedback, then revisited to measure progress.
Associates is primarily a training pathway. Where performance opportunities are offered, they are based on readiness and suitability for the context.
Feedback is specific and practical. We prioritise coachability and steady improvement, and we will be direct if a different pathway would better support a performer.
WEK maintains a safeguarding‑first environment and prioritises sustainable technique. Students are coached to work with focus and professionalism, without unsafe practice.
Limited support may be available in certain circumstances. Please enquire with a short outline of your situation.
If your child is serious, coachable, and willing to work consistently, we encourage you to enquire. We’re looking for readiness and attitude as well as current level, and we’ll advise on fit.