Musical Theatre Training For Young Adults Ages 16-25 in London
TRAINING THAT SETS ASPIRING PERFORMERS UP FOR A CAREER IN PERFORMING ARTS
Focused, industry-led singing, acting and dance training every Sunday for aspiring performers preparing for auditions, drama school or a career in the industry. We bridge the gap between learning and a career in performing arts.
- Singing - Acting - Dancing
- West End & Broadway Teachers
- Adult Musical Theatre Training
- Performance Skills
- Drama School Preparation
- Triple Threat Training
- Audition Preparation
- Industry Standards
- Performance Opportunities
- Taster Day
WEEKEND MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Training Built Around Your Life
Our musical theatre training takes place every Sunday, giving students a regular space to train, develop and prepare for future opportunities while balancing school, college, university or work. Each session combines singing, acting through song, movement, ensemble work and performance development, all led by current West End and Broadway professionals.
Beginners welcome
No previous experience required, just a willingness to train seriously.
Experienced Performers Too
Ideal for those with school, college, amateur theatre or previous performance training
Limited Places Each Term
Small groups mean focused attention and personal feedback
taster day
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
Our taster days also act as an informal audition. Students don’t need to be fully polished or professionally trained to be accepted. We look for potential, focus, commitment, creativity and a genuine willingness to develop. Spaces are limited each term, so early booking is recommended.
- Limited Spaces: We keep places limited so students can receive focused training and personal attention.
- Potential Matters: Students do not need lots of experience, but they should show enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to learn.
- A Special Training Environment: Accepted students join a supportive group of young performers who are ready to grow, improve and make the most of the opportunity.
OUR STUDENT SUCCESS TRACK RECORD
MX Masterclass students have gone on to major West End shows, films, TV and prestigious drama schools. For our 16-25s, success is often about preparing for what comes next: auditioning for drama school, applying for performing arts college, building a stronger portfolio of performance material, or gaining the confidence to step into professional creative environments.
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
Our Emmys
Students call themselves "the Emmys," a supportive community built on Love, Respect & Positivity, with access to the Emmy Zone insider portal
Real Stages
Guest masterclasses and workshops with professionals currently working in West End shows including SIX, Les Misérables, Matilda, and many, many more!
Drama School Pathway
Alumni have gone on to Urdang, LAMDA, Mountview, The Brit School, GSA and more
HOW OUR MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING WORKS FOR ADULTS
SINGING - ACTING - DANCING
Each Sunday combines vocal technique, acting through song and movement within the same session. Students develop the core disciplines of musical theatre while learning how to apply those skills 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, helping students understand how to train and perform at a higher level.
CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
Each term introduces new material, new guest tutors and fresh creative challenges. Students continue to build confidence, technique and performance maturity as they progress through the course.
ACTING THROUGH SONG
Students learn how to connect singing with character, emotion and storytelling. This helps them move beyond simply performing the notes and begin understanding how to communicate meaning through musical theatre material.
TRIPLE THREAT DEVELOPMENT
Musical theatre requires performers to be adaptable across singing, acting and dance. Our training helps students strengthen each area while developing the confidence to bring all three together in performance.
AUDITION PREPARATION
Students develop the skills needed to approach auditions with more confidence and clarity. This may include acting through song, solo performance, ensemble work, movement, presentation, material preparation and understanding what audition panels are looking for.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Students are introduced to the expectations of professional rehearsal rooms, including focus, preparation, discipline, responsiveness and creative responsibility. The aim is to help performers understand not only how to perform, but how to work.
Musical Theatre Course Breakdown & Opportunities
Where Are We?
Our musical theatre classes take place in the heart of London at:
Old Diorama Arts Centre
201 Drummond Street
London
NW1 3FE
Term Dates
Professional Musical Theatre Training For Emerging Performers
This course is designed for aspiring performers looking to develop industry-ready skills in singing, acting and dance.
Whether you’re preparing for drama school auditions, professional auditions or simply looking to elevate your performance skills, this programme provides focused, practical training from working industry professionals.
What You Will Learn on Our Musical Theatre Course
- Advanced vocal technique
- Acting through song
- Audition preparation
- Dance and movement for performers
- Professional rehearsal practice
- Industry insight and career guidance
- Confidence and performance psychology
What You Get Each Week
Vocal Coaching
Technique, repertoire and individual performance feedback from acting through song masterclasses. Our head of singing focuses on training the voice in a healthy manner to protect and preserve it using the latest research.
Acting Masterclass
Connecting text, character and emotion. Our head of acting combines a range of techniques from Laban, Meisner and Stanislavski in her method, training our students in a balanced and focused manner.
Dance Training
Technique classes and dance to the latest Musical tunes! Honing each student’s skills, they work on balance, physical musicality, and connection to the body. Our head of dance works on a variety of techniques to enable students to dance any style within the musical theatre genre.
Industry Preparation
Audition masterclasses and professional development.
Who This Course is Designed For?
- Aspiring professional performers
- Drama school applicants
- University students
- Early-career actors and singers
- Those who’ve trained at a full-time college who want to continue their training
Cost Per Term With 0% Interest Pay in Instalments Available
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Full and Half Scholarships Available
Scholarship places are limited and are awarded based on a student’s audition
OUR MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP, WE CALL THEM THE EMMYS
BECOME PART OF THE FAMILY
Students train alongside like-minded performers who share their ambition, creativity and love of musical theatre, many of whom become close friends well beyond their Sunday classes. Becoming an Emmy also gives you access to the Emmy Zone, an insider portal of useful MXM info.
Love, Respect & Positivity: the three words behind how our teachers and students work together. We take care of each other and celebrate every success; we share equal respect between students and teachers, with mentors who guide gently and never shout; and we stay positive, taking the lesson from every week no matter how big or small.
WHAT OUR EMMYS & PARENTS SAY ABOUT MX MASTERCLASS
We asked our Emmys & parents what they think about MXM.
MEET THE TEAM
Our teachers are working West End and Broadway professionals, bringing current rehearsal standards, industry insight and clear, structured feedback into every session, in a warm, encouraging environment, with no shouting, ever.
FAQs
These are questions asked by students, parents and young adults looking to join our Musical Theatre Training for ages 16-25.
Is this course suitable for experienced performers?
Yes. Students who already have experience or are very talenented in singing, acting, dance will benefit greatly from our West End tutors. It is also perfect for students with experience in school productions, amateur theatre, college courses or previous performance training.
Is this musical theatre course suitable for adults looking to start musical theatre training?
Yes. While this is a more focused and advanced musical theatre course, students do not need to be perfect or professionally trained before joining. The course is suitable for beginners who are ready to work hard, learn properly and take their training seriously in a supportive environment.
Does this course help with auditions?
Yes. This course is designed to help students develop the confidence, technique and performance skills that support auditions. We run mock auditions and guide students to audition in a way that lands them roles in shows.
Does our course help with drama school preparation?
Yes. Many of the skills developed in this course are useful for drama school, performing arts college and further training auditions. Students build stronger foundations in singing, acting and dance while learning how to approach performance material with more clarity, confidence and intention.
Is this a professional musical theatre training course?
MX Masterclass offers industry-led weekend musical theatre training with West End and Broadway professionals. The course is designed to accustom students to professional standards, rehearsal discipline and performance expectations while keeping the environment supportive and positive.
Can I try a class first?
Yes. Students can register for a taster day before committing to the full course.
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