OV Backstage offers paid placements on an Old Vic production to six 18–25 year olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts.

Participants shadow an industry professional across 15 paid sessions and get hands-on experience in one of the following disciplines:

- Costume
- Production Management
- Set
- Sound
- Stage Management

The project culminates with a networking session to help participants take the next steps in their careers.

Each participant will receive a fee for taking part in the programme. Additional support for travel costs is available if required.

The Chilli Beans are a musical theatre group who love to sing, dance and be on stage. We write, create and perform our own shows. We aim to produce professional standard theatre while giving our audiences a brilliant night out.

If you love musical theatre, singing, dancing, comedy and sparkle then the Chilli Beans are the right group for you. Get involved...

Days: Monday and Friday

Location: Wilditch Centre

Spinning Wheel is a sensory movement and music project for adults with complex needs.

We use music and movement to create sessions that bring enjoyment, engagement and creativity and promote communication and partnership between participants and carers.

Spinning Wheel sessions are currently taking place online as 1:1 Zoom workshops. Our expert facilitators provide movement and music activities via Zoom, as well as training carers and family members in Spinning Wheel techniques to use at home.

Whether you are an aspiring Actor or wish to revitalise your creativity, our Acting Foundation Course offers an energetic, inspiring and practical experience

Over five consecutive days, you will participate in masterclasses and workshops, providing you with a solid foundation in acting. You’ll gain a broad experience in the skills required to deliver a convincing performance and work on core acting techniques.

Choose from CLASSICAL BALLET, MODERN DANCE, TAP CLASSES, PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS, ACTING CLASSES, LAMDA EXAMINATION CLASSES, MUSICAL THEATRE (COMBI CLASSES), STREET DANCE and GROUP SINGING.

Please visit our website for more information.

Choose from PRE-PRIMARY BALLET & TAP DANCING, MUSICAL THEATRE (MINI COMBINATION) and STREET DANCE (MINI HIP HOPPERS)...

For more information, please visit our website.

Bambino Ballet and/or Bambino Combination

Bambino Ballet - £40 per month (£5.00 off Monthly to any child who signs up to BOTH Bambino classes)
Children are encouraged to use their imaginations and creativity whilst developing real music and dance skills. During these carefully designed classes, pupils use a variety of fun props and musical instruments to enhance their learning. Ballet Based.
Mums and Dads are welcome to watch and enjoy!

Bambino Combination - £40 per month (£5.00 off Monthly to any child who signs up to BOTH Bambino classes)

Children will learn fun exercises and commercial routines to some of their favourite current pop songs using lots of exciting props and accessories. Singing and Drama games will also be included.

Parents are asked to join in with their child to give them a little helping hand during the session.

This Funky Feet class will not only boost their confidence but will also help them with their co-ordination and performance skills.

Our 5 Day Singing Foundation course is an inspiring and creative experience designed for anyone who wishes to develop their vocal technique, explore their musical identity and grow in confidence

Participate in a planned progression of technique and repertoire singing lessons, masterclasses and workshops, concentrating on core vocal techniques designed to give students a foundation in singing and performance skills. Our course is formulated to give a rounded base in vocal performance and technique, building confidence and skills through a practical approach to training.

City Academy Musical Theatre Company gives you a unique opportunity to put all your hard-earned Musical Theatre techniques to the test, and show off your skills to friends and family!

This ongoing group offers an opportunity to perform twice a year: a Christmas Musical Theatre themed Pantomime and a full musical production in the summer. These are both staged in a large theatre with full technical production, giving you valuable experience of working in a professional environment with an expert creative team comprising of a Director, Musical Director and Choreographer.

This is an ongoing weekly group for which you pay a monthly membership fee which will entitle you to participate in all rehearsals, perform in top venues to a public audience, and get involved in social events.

Our Musical Theatre Classes for Beginners will introduce you to the fundamental techniques needed to perform on the West End stage, and is the perfect way to explore the magic of musicals.

We select the repertoire from the popular musical theatre canon exploring work from composers including Boublil and Schöenberg, Kander and Ebb - and many more.

Musical theatre classes are taught in a fun an d supportive environment so don’t worry if you feel a bit nervous. Most of the time you will be singing in a group, although if you do want to leap into the spotlight there's the opportunity for some solos too!

MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS - COURSE CONTENT
Exact content may differ depending on students' needs and course duration, but topics generally covered include:

- Vocal and physical warm ups to work on Musical Theatre technique
- Integrate singing, dance and acting
- Introduction to fundamental techniques and application to song and dance routines
- Learn vocal and acting through song material - repertoire includes At The End of The Day, I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables and Do You Hear the People Sing (Les Miserables) and All That - Jazz (Chicago)
- Learn dance material - repertoire includes You Can't Stop The Beat (Hairspray) and All That Jazz (Chicago)
- Solo masterclass focusing on Acting Through Song and vocal technique
- Rehearse and hone material before an informal showcase to friends and family
You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the course and will be taught by a variety of tutors from our Musical Theatre department. Any material covered within the class, will also be available online, to be accessed and practised at home during the course.