NEW BEGINNINGS

This immersive program is designed to provide aspiring performers with a concentrated burst of skills development, practical experience, and performance opportunities in the vibrant world of London’s Musical Theatre industry and beyond.

INSPIRATION

Your tutors have been drawn from frontline, major training institutions such as ArtsEd, LAMDA, GSA, Mountview and work regularly in the West End and in other major UK based performance arenas.

At the heart of The Academy lies a tale of unwavering belief and boundless energy. It's born from a deep-seated passion for crafting an educational facility that embraces the realities of a career in theatre, coupled with Francesco Grabassi (President) and Stefano Curtis’s (Executive Producer) at Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia steadfast faith in our ethos and experiences.

Guided by the collective wisdom of seasoned professionals, The Academy is the brainchild of Ramin Karimloo and Earl Carpenter, former Valjean and Javert duo from Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Production (Toronto and Broadway). 

Their vision is to fashion an educational sanctuary where aspiring performers are nurtured, equipped, and empowered to excel, drawing from the rich tapestry of their own journeys and experiences in London West End musicals and beyond.

Course Overview

During this seven-day intensive course, you will find yourself in constant motion from dawn to dusk, fully immersed in studying various aspects of musical theatre. You will explore voice, movement, text interpretation, acting through song,

group storytelling, practical monologue techniques, character workshops, ensemble and chorale singing, personal singing

technique and interpretation, and embark on a rigorous dance journey.

Your days will be dedicated to intensive skill development, theoretical exploration, and a range of essential practice sessions. Two bespoke creative performance projects will allow you to integrate and apply all these elements practically. Evening sessions will include open mic events, chorale performances, and Q&A moments, making each day immersive, productive, and challenging.

Our aim is to replicate the high standards of conservatoire musical theatre training available in the UK's and USA's musical theatre hubs. The course will culminate in a concert presentation on the evening of Sunday, August 3rd, showcasing the skills and progress you have made throughout the week.