Musical Theatre Summer School
Free for 16-18 year olds!
£315 for 12-15 year olds (payable and booked through South Hill Park Arts Centre).
Join us for a Summer School like no other!
Held annually at the end of July and beginning of August in collaboration with South Hill Park, this summer programme offers young performers and technicians the chance to work on a full-scale musical production.
Courses Available:
Performers Course: Develop singing, dancing, and acting skills.
Technicians Course: Gain experience in stage management, lighting, and sound.
Free Places for 16-18s: Funded spaces are available, with qualifications such as Arts Awards, RSL Graded Musical Theatre Exams, and RSL Level 1 Certificate in Technical Theatre. Funded places are not available to Artemis College students. Limited performance opportunity scholarships available to any person enrolled at Artemis College. Please speak to the Head of College to apply.
Ages 12-16: Younger students can join through South Hill Park. Course fee: £315 (subject to change).
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, perform, and create amazing memories!
Summer 2026 Show to be announced….
Where: South Hill Park
When: End of July - Beginning of August
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Performance Days: Beginning of August
Performance Times: 2:00pm and 7:00pm Each Day
What: Musical to be announced!
How: Working with a professional creative team, stage and perform the full length musical in just two weeks! And, if you’re aged 16-18, you will get a qualification on the way! Previous qualifications on offer have included RSL Graded Musical Theatre Exams, Arts Awards, Level 1 Certificates.
Bookings Opening Soon!
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16 - 18 Performers
Fully funded performance course, including a qualification! Sing, dance and act in a full musical staged in just two weeks.
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12 - 15 Performers
Take part as a performer or on the production crew, in a full musical staged in just two weeks!
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12 - 18 Crew
Take part as a member of the backstage crew! Work with the technical team to learn all about the different roles needed to put on a show.
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Artemis College Students
Any learners who will be a student at Artemis College in September.
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"If gave me the the confidence I needed"
Connor Clark
Everybody's Talking about Jamie, 2023 -
"My favourite part I've ever played"
Isabel Kardos-Stowe
Everybody's Talking About Jamie, 2023 -
"I thought it was simply fabulous. It took my breath away"
Parent Feedback
Les Miserables, 2024 -
"My son absolutely loves summer school"
Parent Feedback
Les Miserables, 2024 -
"Felt complete confidence in the team, that they would encourage my child's love of theatre"
Parent Feedback
Les Miserables, 2024 -
"Everyone involved was lovely and really supportive."
Parent Feedback
The Addams Family, 2025 -
"The quality of the performance, care taken over the performers and overall experience was exceptional."
Parent Feedback
The Addams Family, 2025 -
"I couldn't fault it in any way and feel really lucky to have this in our area"
Parent Feedback
The Addams Family, 2025
Unlock your potential at the Artemis Summer School, a three-week theatre programme that has wowed audiences and participants alike! Held annually at the end of July and beginning of August, our past productions like Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2023), Les Misérables (2024) and The Addams Family (2025) have been met with rave reviews for their professional quality and transformative experience.
“Show was the best youth show I’ve seen so far!!! Incredible”
Whether you’re aged 16-18 and eligible for a free, funded place or 12-16 and ready to join through South Hill Park, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Performers and technicians will work together to bring a full-scale musical to life, all while gaining invaluable skills and qualifications, including Arts Awards and RSL Certificates.
Join us and experience the thrill of performing in a high-energy, supportive environment, with expert guidance and an audience that will cheer you on every step of the way! Course fees for 12-16s are £315, though prices may vary each year. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next incredible production!