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Education & Courses

West End professionals teaching the next generation — in Bridgnorth

We offer intensive courses and workshops for young performers, aspiring professionals and industry masterclasses — taught by West End professionals, right here in Shropshire.

Our Courses

YOUNG PERFORMERS

One Week More

The West End Academy

  • Ages 11 and above

  • Actors and musicians welcome

  • Led by West End professionals

  • Ends with a showcase performance

  • Scholarships available

PROFESSIONALS

Masterclasses

For industry professionals

Specialist training sessions led by our West End faculty — coming soon.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Free Places Available

Every course, every year

  • Two free places on every course

  • Submit a short video application

  • Tell us why this matters to you

One Week More — The West End Academy

What is it?

An intensive course in musical theatre — acting, singing, movement and music — led by West End professionals. The course ends with a showcase performance where students share the stage with our team.

Who is it for?

  • Young actors and singers aged 11 and above — all experience levels welcome

  • Young musicians — must be able to read music

  • Aspiring conductors

For Actors

  • Acting through song

  • Vocal technique — breath, support, tone and style

  • Building your repertoire

  • Audition technique for college and shows

For Musicians

  • Musical theatre performance techniques

  • Ensemble playing across multiple styles

  • Conducting technique — baton and piano

  • Orchestra performance in the showcase

Why We Do This

Alfonso, Lucena 1997

"Growing up surrounded by teachers and fellow students who inspired me was one of the reasons why I became the professional I am today. I remember attending Summer Music Schools in Andalucía — young students learning from teachers from Madrid, Barcelona, even from the US. At the end of each course, students and renowned artists would share the stage together. That experience changed my life. I recently moved to Bridgnorth with my wife Jessie, and together with Chris and Lucy we share one vision — to give young aspiring actors and musicians here in Shropshire the same transformative experience that shaped us."

A young kid playing piano

— Alfonso Casado, Course Director

Our Faculty

Every course is led by working West End professionals

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Chris Key

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Jessie Hart

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Lucy Key

Guests Teachers

We regularly invite specialist guest teachers to bring additional expertise and fresh perspectives to our courses.

Grant Thresh — Choreography

2025

West End performer and choreographer. Credits include Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre — Swing and Dance Captain), Snow White (London Palladium), and the Paramount Pictures feature film Rocketman.

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EJ Hart — TV & Film Acting

2025

Award-winning comedian, writer and director from the West Midlands. Winner of the 2025 BBC New Comedy Awards. His short films have been selected by numerous respected film festivals and he is currently commissioned to write a feature screenplay for a UK film studio.

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Billy Mitchell — Choreography

2026

West End performer, choreographer and director. Performance credits include School of Rock, Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, Singin' in the Rain and Hello Dolly. Creative credits include Associate Choreographer and Resident Director for Joseph, School of Rock and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Musical Celebration Live at Chelsea.​

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Tim Key — TV & Film Acting

2026

Executive Producer at Red Planet Pictures. Credits include Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise, Sanditon and Blue Lights. Previously Series Producer on The Bill, Waterloo Road and Emmerdale. One of the most experienced television drama producers working in the UK today.

From Our Courses

2026 - One Week More

2025 - One Week More

Adult Wokshops & Masterclasses

Coming Soon

We are developing specialist workshops and masterclasses for adult performers and industry professionals.

Register your interest and we'll be in touch when dates are confirmed.

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