Musical Theatre Summer School
Course details
Musical Theatre School 2026 will take place Monday 27 July – Saturday 1 August. Booking will be available in Spring 2026, sign up to our mailing list to stay up to date.
Musical Theatre Summer School is open to aspiring performers (aged 16+) who want to experience the training on offer at Trinity Laban’s esteemed Musical Theatre Department. Work with West End professionals exploring dance, acting and singing, and take part in valuable audition masterclasses and stimulating workshops.
The 6-day Summer School is taught by industry professionals who guide you through a week of training in acting, singing and dancing. Throughout the week, you’ll have access to our award-winning facilities and get a real taste of theatrical training at degree level.
You’ll take a trip to the West End to see everything you’ve learnt encapsulated in a professional show. At the end of the course, you’ll take part in an informal performance giving you the opportunity to showcase creative elements from your training week. You’ll also receive a certificate of completion.
You can add something extra special and book consultation sessions in either singing or acting (subject to an additional fee). These one-to-one sessions are an excellent way to focus on a particular aspect of your individual development.
There is no audition to take part in Musical Theatre Summer School but participants should have some experience in at least one area of acting, dancing or singing. It is perfect for those considering further study, a career in musical theatre performance, or those who would like to attend the Summer School as a way of refreshing or enhancing their skills.
The summer school schedule includes the following sessions:
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Acting
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Singing
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Dance (Hip hop and Jazz)
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Musical Theatre
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Audition practice in singing and acting
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West End workshop
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Consultation Lessons in Acting and Singing (Optional for additional fee)
Key Facts
- Duration
- 1 Week Intensive
- Dates
- Mon 27 July -Sat 1 August 2026
- Location
- Laban Building
- Age
- 16+
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Detailed Information
Theatre trip information
A visit to a West End show is included in the summer school. Previous visits have included: We Will Rock You, Back To The Future Musical and Six The Musical.
More information will be released to registered students.
International Participants
All Trinity Laban Summer Schools welcome participants from all over the world. We ask that participants have a good standard of spoken English, as classes are conducted entirely in English and no translators will be available. International participants are responsible for making their own visa and travel insurance arrangements. Any flight or accommodation bookings made before and after the fees are paid are made at your own risk, and Trinity Laban will not be liable for any losses you incur in the unlikely event that the Summer School is cancelled.
Accessibility
The Laban Building is fully accessible. If you have any medical or access needs, it is helpful if you discuss them with us before taking part in the course or let us know in our online form when booking your place. We may then contact you for further information and implement reasonable adjustments as required.
Participants Under 18
Trinity Laban has a child protection policy to ensure the safety of all children and young people we come into contact with. Under 18s will have a specific staff contact during the Summer School, and a team member will stay onsite at the accommodation. However please note that Trinity Laban is not and does not accept responsibility as ‘in loco parentis’ i.e. it is not in the same position as a parent and does not accept that level of responsibility for participants.
Entry Requirements
There is no audition to take part in Musical Theatre Summer School but participants should have some experience in at least one area of acting, dancing or singing. It is perfect for those considering further study, a career in musical theatre performance, or those who would like to attend the Summer School as a way of refreshing or enhancing their skills.
Accommodation
We’re here to help you with your accommodation in London, so that you can stay fully focused on your Musical Theatre Summer School sessions.
We have a limited number of rooms available in our Halls of Residence. They are located in the McMillan Student Village just a 5-minute walk away from the Laban Building. Accommodation bookings are optional.
All rooms are single occupancy only, although you may request a room next to a friend also taking the course. Please email us with your request once you and your friend/s have made your bookings for the course and accommodation.
The accommodation booking is for 7 nights in total, Sunday 26 July – Sunday 2 August.
Supported check in is from 15.00 -17.00 on Sunday 26 July before the course starts. Checkout is before 10.00 on Sunday 2 August, the day after the course has ended.
A member of the Summer School team will be staying onsite at the accommodation for the duration of the course. They are there to support the safety and wellbeing of all participants in the evenings and overnight at the accommodation, but they are not acting in loco parentis. Students are encouraged to go to the Summer School team in the accommodation with any concerns, at any time.
Fees
There are two payment options:
1 – Pay the Fee in full
2 – Pay in two instalments (Deposit at point of booking, balance due 30 June 2026, 23.59)
Course Fees 2026
Early Bird fee: £475 (available until 1 May, 23.59)
Early Bird deposit: £275 (balance of £200 due 30 June 2026, 23.59)
Full fee: £600
Full fee deposit: £350 (balance of £250 due 30 June 2026, 23.59)
There are also concession rates for Trinity Laban Alumni and National CAT (Centre for Advanced Training) students. If you book a Trinity Laban alumni or CAT place you will be required to provide evidence following your booking. Please contact us for more information.
Accommodation Fees 2026
Optional Accommodation Fee
7 nights at McMillan Student Village:
Full Fee: £400
Deposit: £250 (balance of £150 due 30 June 2026, 23.59)
Please note that fees are non-refundable, unless the course is cancelled by Trinity Laban. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions below.
Meals are not included in the Summer School fees but can be purchased at the Laban Café or other nearby establishments. Participants can bring their own food to the building too.
Timetable
The timetable for 2026 will be available when the course goes on sale in February 2026.
Example Timetable:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| 09.15 – 10.45 | Dance | Hip Hop | Dance | Musical Theatre | Singing | Rehearsals |
| 10.45 -11.00 | Break | |||||
| 11.00 – 12.30 | Singing | Acting | Singing for Audition | Hip Hop | Musical Theatre | Informal Showcase |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch | |||||
| 13.30 – 15.00 | Musical Theatre | Guest Workshop | Musical Theatre | Acting for Audition | Dance | |
| 15.00 – 15.15 | Break | |||||
| 15.15 – 16.45 | Acting | Musical Theatre | Hip Hop | Theatre Visit (late finish) | Acting | |
| Please note this timetable is subject to change.
1:1 Consultation Lessons in singing & acting take place at lunch and after timetabled classes. |
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Class Descriptions
Group teaching is key to the ethos of the Musical Theatre Summer School. Usually there are up to 30 people in a class.
Dance – Explores a range of styles and learn routines from West Ends Shows
Hip hop – Explores more commercial dance forms
Acting – Explores the skills and techniques needed for acting in Musical Theatre
Acting for Audition – Explores monologues and audition techniques
Musical Theatre – Combines singing, acting and dancing to produce group numbers from musicals.
Singing – Explores Musical Theatre vocal technique.
Singing for Audition – Explores singing technique and audition techniques
Guest Workshops – Guests currently performing in the West End deliver a class linked with West End performance visit.
Optional 1-1 Lessons (30 mins or 1 hour) – available in both singing and acting.
Informal Sharing – A chance to share some of the exciting work you have created during the week.
Hear from previous participants
Contact Us
If you need any more information or support to help you make a decision about Musical Theatre Summer School, we are here to help you.
Email: MTsummerschool@trinitylaban.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8305 9354