MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING LONDON
NURTURING FUTURE STARS AGED 9+
At MX Masterclass, we offer an award-winning weekend Musical Theatre Course in London, a rolling 9 week training academy where a select group of talented performers train under the guidance of West End and Broadway professionals. Each term unveils a brand new syllabus, guest tutors and performance projects, so returning students keep progressing while newcomers slot seamlessly into the group. Our students benefit from unparalleled performance opportunities, including appearances at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall and collaborations with renowned groups such as Collabro. We are committed to inclusivity and excellence, providing scholarships to exceptional talents and fostering a supportive environment that emphasises love, respect, and positivity. Our comprehensive course curriculum covers singing, acting, and dancing, ensuring that each student receives holistic training tailored to their individual needs. By integrating real-world experience with top-tier instruction, MX Masterclass uniquely prepares aspiring performers for successful careers in musical theatre.
- Singing - Acting - Dancing
- World-class Teachers
- Performance Opportunities
- Helping You Reach Your Maximum Potential
WORLD CLASS WEEKEND MUSICAL THEATRE COURSE
EVERY SUNDAY
Our nine-week Musical Theatre course takes place every Sunday, keeping weekdays free for school, work or other rehearsals. Each weekend session combines singing, acting through song, choreography and ensemble harmony, all led by current West End and Broadway artists. New guest tutors and a fresh showcase project arrive every term, so returning performers keep progressing while newcomers fit in quickly. Our recent musical theatre groups have appeared at the Royal Albert Hall and shared the stage with Collabro, proving that classroom skills translate to prestigious venues. Small class sizes provide personal coaching, and an atmosphere of respect and positivity lets every student thrive. MX Masterclass makes world-class musical theatre training truly accessible in a single weekend day.
New to Musical Theatre? Read why the MX Masterclass musical theatre course might be right for you here
THE SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS
MX Masterclass students have gone on to big things, whether that be appearances in major musicals, films, TV shows or being accepted into prestigious higher education establishments. We’re proud of all our Emmys, here are just some of their successes:
Musical Theatre
THEATRE
SIX – West End – Lyric Theatre
Heathers – West End – The Other Palace
Stranger Things (Play) – West End – Phoenix Theatre
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – West End – Apollo Theatre
School Of Rock – West End – New London/Gillian Lynne Theatre
Shrek The Musical – West End – Theatre Royal
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – West End – Theatre Royal
Mary Poppins – West End – Prince Edward Theatre
Standing At The Sky’s Edge – West End – Gillian Lynne Theatre
Kiss Me Kate – West End – Barbican
42 Balloons – Salford
Adrian Mole – Menier Chocolate Factory Theatre
Sound of Music – Regents Park Open Air Theatre
13 The Musical – West End.
Matilda – West End & The Royal Shakespeare Company
Les Miserables – West End – Queens Theatre
Billy Elliot The Musical – UK, Ireland and Germany Tours
Much Ado About Nothing – Globe Theatre
Leopoldstadt – West End – Wyndhams
To Kill A Mocking Bird – Regents Park OAT
Sound of Music – West End – London Palladium
Mary Poppins – UK Tour
Sound of Music – UK Tour
Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – UK Tour
Wozzeck – English National Opera
Annie – West End and UK and Dubai Tour
Priscilla Queen of the Desert – UK Tour
Alligators – Hampstead Theatre
Drama Schools/Colleges
THE SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS
MX Masterclass students have gone on to big things, whether that be appearances in major musicals, films, TV shows or being accepted into prestigious higher education establishments. We’re proud of all our Emmys, here are just some of their successes:
Theatre
THEATRE
- SIX – West End – Lyric Theatre
- Heathers – West End – The Other Palace
- Stranger Things (Play) – West End – Phoenix Theatre
- Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – West End – Apollo Theatre
- School Of Rock – West End – New London/Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Shrek The Musical – West End – Theatre Royal
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – West End – Theatre Royal
- Mary Poppins – West End – Prince Edward Theatre
- Standing At The Sky’s Edge – West End – Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Kiss Me Kate – West End – Barbican
- 42 Balloons – Salford
- Adrian Mole – Menier Chocolate Factory Theatre
- Sound of Music – Regents Park Open Air Theatre
- 13 The Musical – West End.
- Matilda – West End & The Royal Shakespeare Company
- Les Miserables – West End – Queens Theatre
- Billy Elliot The Musical – UK, Ireland and Germany Tours
- Much Ado About Nothing – Globe Theatre
- Leopoldstadt – West End – Wyndhams
- To Kill A Mocking Bird – Regents Park OAT
- Sound of Music – West End – London Palladium
- Mary Poppins – UK Tour
- Sound of Music – UK Tour
- Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – UK Tour
- Wozzeck – English National Opera
- Annie – West End and UK and Dubai Tour
- Priscilla Queen of the Desert – UK Tour
- Alligators – Hampstead Theatre
Film & TV
- Warner Bros – Wonder Woman
- MGM – Tomb Raider
- Netflix – Geek Girl
- BBC & Netflix – A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder
- Altitude Films – Horrible Histories The Movie
- ITV – Finding Alice
- HBO – Game of Thrones
- HBO – House of the Dragon
- Netflix – Anastasia
- Shout Studios – The Magic Flute
- Sky Atlantic – The Tunnel
- Columbia Pictures – Holmes and Watson
- Netflix – Safe
- BBC – New Blood
- ITV – Mr Selfridge
- BBC – Casualty
- Singer Films – Amber
- BBC – Eastenders
- CBBC – The Worst Witch
- CBeebies – Space Pirates
- CBBC – The Dumping Ground
Drama Schools/Colleges
Our MXM students have gained places on full-time courses at the following colleges after training with us;
- Urdang Academy
- Arts Educational
- Mountview
- LAMDA
- Laine Theatre Arts
- Guildford School of Acting
- The Brit School
- The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- London School of Musical Theatre (LSMT)
- American Musical Theatre Academy
- Italia Conti
- Millennium Performing Arts
- Emil Dale
How Our Musical Theatre Training Works
SINGING - ACTING - DANCING
Each Sunday combines vocal technique, acting through song and choreography within the same session. Students develop technical foundations while applying them directly to performance material.
INDUSTRY ACTIVE TEACHERS
Training is led by working West End and Broadway professionals who bring current rehearsal standards into the studio. Feedback is clear, structured and aligned with real industry expectations.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Every term culminates in live performance projects, allowing students to apply their training in professional-scale environments. Performance is treated as part of the learning process, not an add-on.
CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
Students remain within one focused training group, allowing progression to build over time. Expectations increase gradually as technical ability and performance confidence develop.
Musical Theatre Course Breakdown & Opportunities
In The Heart of the West End, in the world-famous Old Diorama Arts Centre!
Masterclasses run for 3 hours each Sunday during UK academic term time, from 12pm-3pm. Each term is 10 weeks. Within each term you can expect:
- Weeks 1-8: Training with LEADING industry professionals – 3 hours per week;
Acting Masterclass – 1 hour each week – you will learn how to approach a script using techniques from different practitioners geared towards an understanding of character, context and delivery.
Dance Masterclass – 1 hour each week – you will learn various dance techniques, working towards a choreographed dance routine.
Singing Masterclass – 1 hour each week – You will learn the basics of the world-class Estill voice training programme, with a qualified Estill voice coach to develop and strengthen your vocal ability. You’ll also be taught how to approach and learn songs in the way the West End professionals do! - Week 9: Sometimes we use these day for a FULL DAY rehearsal (6 hours) – piecing together all your 8 week’s training into a performance
- Week 10: LIVE PERFORMANCE:
- Autumn Term – Informal showing of the term to full school plus fun day followed by annual Christmas charity concertSpring Term – Perform a full musical to family and friends at our studios.Summer Term – End of year performance in a London Theatre to an audience of agents, casting directors and top industry VIPs – plus friends and family, of course!
Taking part in any MX Musical Theatre term provides additional opportunities to perform in extra events, such as:
- CHRISTMAS CHARITY CONCERT WITH LEADING WEST END STARS – St Paul’s Church Covent Garden (Autumn Term)
- WEST END WOMEN – concert with West End leading ladies at CADOGAN HALL
- ROYAL ALBERT HALL – The Best of the West End WITH WEST END STARS
- ROYAL ALBERT HALL – Collabro‘s Road To The Royal Albert Hall tour
- COLLABRO at the LONDON PALLADIUM
- LIVE PERFORMANCE IN A LONDON THEATRE WITH WEST END STARS – You get to work with and perform with leading West End Stars (Spring Term)
- WEST END LIVE – Perform to over 10,000 people in Trafalgar Square (Summer Term) *Not guaranteed each year*
- END OF YEAR LIVE PERFORMANCE IN A LONDON THEATRE – With an awards ceremony attended by VIPs from the world of musical theatre (Summer Term)
- MUSIC VIDEOS – shot by a professional videography team
- SONG RECORDINGS – directed by Michael Xavier or a West End Musical Director
£425.00 + VAT for a 10-week term (36 hours in total). That’s just £14.16 per hour!!
We also offer a pay in instalments plan where a £270.00 deposit is required to secure your place followed by 8x weekly payments of £30.
- Each term offers a slightly different structure and performance opportunities
- Wider variety of performance and recording opportunities
- Certificate of Achievement for completing a full academic year
- Awards ceremony with West End Stars, Casting Directors and Agents for recognised achievements throughout the year, with prizes!
- Perform at London Theatres, such The Other Palace, Greenwich Theatre, The Royal Court, London Palladium and The Royal Albert Hall
- Build a bigger network of friends and industry contacts
- Build mental resilience to cope with rejection that’s an integral part of the performing arts industry
- Push your skills even further
- Never stop learning – after all, the industry never stops changing!
Scholarship places are limited and are awarded based on a student’s audition
OUR MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP - WE CALL THEM THE EMMY'S
BECOME PART OF THE FAMILY
When you join MXM, you instantly become part of the family. The students affectionately refer to themselves as the ‘Emmys’! This was a name voted for by the students and it stuck!
Becoming an Emmy introduces you to a bunch of like-minded friends, who often become life-long friends beyond their Sunday classes.
You also get access to the ‘Emmy Zone’ – an insider portal to useful MXM info.
The MXM Culture
LOVE, RESPECT & POSITIVITY
These are the three words that best describe the ethos of MXM and the way our teachers and students conduct themselves.
LOVE – We take care of each other. We celebrate our successes and support our ‘failures’ – although Michael doesn’t believe there is such a thing as failure in performance.
RESPECT – We respect each other. Both the teachers and the students share an equal respect. There is no pecking order – we are all there to learn from the best and the teachers value how much they also learn from our students. Teachers act as mentors to guide students gently in their training. There’s no shouting in our studios!
POSITIVITY – We remain as positive as we can in our training, taking the lessons learned from each week no matter how big or small. The glass is always half full at MXM!
WHAT OUR EMMYS SAY ABOUT MX MASTERCLASS
We asked our Emmys what it is they love about MXM and here are the most commonly mentioned items:
- The world-class West End professional teachers
- The environment
- The performance opportunities
- The West End guest professionals
- The respect from fellow Emmys and the teachers
- The support
- The people
- The challenge
- Making the BEST friends ever!
- and...Everything!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These are questions asked by both our current MXM students and students looking to join our Musical Theatre course
Many of our students begin with no prior experience at all. Our training focuses on strong foundations, allowing beginners to join with confidence and progress naturally within the group.
Begin with the three fundamentals: singing, acting and dance, and build a simple weekly routine. Start vocal warm-ups at home, learn short monologues, practice basic dance routines from your favourite shows, and when you are ready sign up to a beginner friendly musical theatre class or taster day to develop coordination and confidence. Learning doesn’t stop with physical practice, it is also essential to watch performers in a range of shows (live or streamed) and note how they tell the story through song and movement.
Practical first steps:
Learn basics well: breath support, diction, acting beats, rhythm and counts.
Pick starter material: one up-tempo and one ballad (16–32 bars) plus a short monologue that suits your age and personality.
Look after your voice: warm up/cool down and stay hydrated.
Get feedback early: a structured class will correct habits before they stick.
At MX Masterclass our nine-week Musical Theatre course is the perfect introduction to Musical Theatre and takes place on Sundays. It blends singing, acting, choreography and ensemble work. Small groups, multiple tutors and tiered tasks mean complete beginners learn foundations while more experienced performers push technique.
For sixth form/college courses (16+): most ask for at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, usually including English (and often Maths). Drama, Music or Dance can help, but they’re not essential.
For university/degree-level MT: requirements vary, but a common baseline is 5 GCSEs (incl. English and often Maths) plus Level 3 study (A-levels/BTEC). Audition performance typically carries the most weight.
For drama schools: decisions are primarily audition-based. Some list a minimum of GCSE English/Maths (or equivalent), but strong auditions often matter more than specific GCSE subjects.
If you’re choosing GCSEs now and are looking for a career in musical theatre some nice-to-haves are:
English Language (text analysis, communication)
Drama (acting fundamentals, script work)
Music (musicianship, sight-reading helpful but not mandatory)
Dance or PE (coordination, conditioning)
What if you have low or no GCSEs? Your routes:
Consider Level 2/3 Performing Arts, Foundation/Access courses, or Functional Skills in English/Maths alongside regular training (like our Sunday course) and audition prep. The key is steady progress in singing, acting and dance and building confidence for auditions.
WHY CHOOSE THE MX MASTERCLASS MUSICAL THEATRE COURSE
WORLD CLASS & AFFORDABLE
- Industry-Leading Instructors – Learn from West End and Broadway stars who bring first-hand knowledge, real-world experience, and expert guidance to every session.
- Unparalleled Opportunities – Perform in prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall and collaborate with renowned groups such as Collabro, gaining invaluable stage experience.
- Comprehensive Curriculum – Develop skills in singing, dancing, and acting with a holistic program designed to prepare you for a successful career in musical theatre.
- Supportive Community – Join a welcoming environment that emphasizes inclusivity, positivity, and personal growth.
- Scholarships – We offer scholarships to those that show exceptional potential.
FIND US IN THE WEST END
Our musical theatre classes take place in The Heart of the West End, in the world-famous Old Diorama Arts Centre, London