ACTivate WEST END
A high-energy musical theatre workshop led by West End performers, bringing well-known shows to life.
Grab your tickets - we’re off to the West End!
Led by professional performers with West End experience, this fast-paced, high-energy workshop gives pupils the chance to learn and perform extracts from some of the world’s most popular musicals.
From Cherry Tree Lane to Rydell High, pupils become part of their own ensemble, learning songs, choreography and performance techniques inspired by iconic shows.
The focus is on participation, energy and enjoyment — creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where pupils can sing, move and perform together with confidence.
By the end of the session, pupils will have built a shared performance piece, leaving them feeling energised, engaged and excited by what they’ve achieved.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Stepping into the West End
learning songs and routines inspired by well-known musicals
becoming part of a lively, supportive performance ensemble
Singing, movement and performance
exploring voice, rhythm and simple choreography
building confidence through group performance
Working with professionals
learning from facilitators with professional West End performance experience
receiving guidance, encouragement and direction throughout
Building confidence and enjoyment
taking part in a fun, high-energy environment
performing together and celebrating shared success
who it’s for
Suitable for KS1 and KS2, with activities adapted to suit the age, stage and needs of each group.
The workshop works particularly well for classes, year groups or as part of themed days such as Arts Week or end-of-term celebrations.
HOW IT WORKS
Led by professional performers with West End experience, the workshop is highly interactive and designed to build confidence through participation and performance.
Pupils are guided through a series of structured, high-energy activities, learning songs, choreography and performance techniques from a range of well-known musicals, chosen from a selection of hit shows, culminating in a shared performance piece.
WORKSHOP FORMATS
This workshop can be delivered in a range of formats to suit your timetable and cohort:
Half-day workshop
• Up to 3 hours (flexible to fit your school day)
• Suitable for one class or multiple groups
Full-day workshop
• Up to 6 hours (adaptable to your timetable)
• Allows for deeper exploration and extended activities
Whole year / multi-group delivery
• Suitable for larger cohorts
• Multiple facilitators can work with groups simultaneously where needed
With workshops from hit shows including:
Matilda
Hairspray
Grease
High School Musical
Frozen
Mary Poppins
Oliver!
School of Rock
Wicked
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If you’d like to book ACTivate West End or find out more, we’d love to hear from you.