The Summer Intensive will take place at Mountview, 120 Peckham Hill St, London SE15 5JT.
Summer Intensive: Musical Theatre
An introduction to drama school
2025 Intensive course dates to be announced
Experience three weeks of intensive musical theatre training at one of the UK’s top musical theatre drama schools. Mountview created the UK’s first specialist three-year musical theatre course and has been training West End and Broadway stars for over 75 years. Our alumni include Olivier Award winners Giles Terera (Hamilton) and Rebecca Trehearn (Showboat), Sha Dessi (Eponine in Les Misérables) and Ben Joyce (Marty McFly in Back To The Future The Musical. Join us this summer for an intensive Musical Theatre experience which could mark the start of your own career in theatre.
Our Musical Theatre Summer Intensive is designed to offer an introduction and access to world-class drama school training at an affordable price. Taking place over three action-packed weeks, you’ll receive 90 hours of training from Mountview’s expert staff in our purpose-built and award-winning building in South London.
Working in a creative setting alongside industry professionals, you will learn how to select, prepare, and perform songs and monologues, preparing you to excel in future auditions. You will build your skills and strength through dance and movement, develop your musicality, discover your vocal potential and more – and each week will be packed with advice, training and tips.
There are limited placed available on this course and early application is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Here’s what some previous attendees said about the course:
“I really cannot recommend this course highly enough. Whether you’re just starting out, unsure about musical theatre as a career, or need a reintroduction to musical theatre performance, this course is the best around. The memories and experiences I had at Mountview will be cherished for the rest of my life…such a joyous three weeks!”
– Melody
“I specifically loved the length of this course. The three weeks gave me the perfect amount of time to fully immerse myself in what life would be like in full-time professional training… I was incredibly impressed by the standard of teaching we received: getting to work with so many industry professionals was completely inspiring.”
– Antony
Week one includes 30 hours of intensive professional Musical Theatre training.
Sessions will develop your skills in three areas which are essential for a professional performer:
- Acting: unlock creativity, find a truthful connection, and bring characters to life
- ·Singing: discover the principles of vocal technique, develop musicality, and improve your sight-reading
- ·Dance: build stamina and strength, improve dance technique, and learn to express yourself through dance
From getting into to drama school to breaking into the industry, auditions are key – and in week three you’ll work on how to make those vital audition opportunities count!
You will learn how to select, prepare, and perform both songs and monologues.
The week is packed with techniques, rehearsals, insider knowledge and tips for unlocking success at your future auditions for drama school and beyond.
Working with a professional creative team towards an ensemble performance, during this intensive week you will develop your skills and responses to direction, vocals and choreography.
The focus in week 3 is on attention to detail and rehearsal process.
USEFUL INFO
| Summer Intensive: Musical Theatre | £1,500 |
Applicants must be aged 17 or over at the start of the course and must be fluent in English. We require a level of English that is approx. IELTS 6.0. It is not mandatory to have taken English language tests prior to attending this course; we recommend that for non-English speakers if you have not completed Level 6 IELTS that you must have the equivalent English language experience.
What is the schedule for the Summer Intensive?
The Summer Intensive will run over three weeks from Monday 29 July to Friday 16 August 2024. Classes will take place Monday to Friday, from 9.30am – 5.00pm (on certain days classes may run until 5.30pm).
How do I enrol?
Please fill in the application form. Once completed we will be in contact with you to let you know if we are able to offer you a place on the Summer Intensive this year. This will include instructions on how pay the course fees and to complete your enrolment on the course.
Do you have accommodation for those taking part?
Please note that Mountview staff cannot arrange accommodation on behalf of Summer Intensive participants.
Will I need to purchase equipment for the course?
You will not be required to purchase any specialised equipment for this course. You will need flexible and comfortable working clothes and trainers for the course.
Terms and Conditions
All course fees are non-refundable or transferable and must be paid in full before the start of a course.
Once a place on the course has been accepted and fees have been processed, if you choose to withdraw your application notice must be received in writing.
If written notification of cancellation by email to shortcourses@mountview.org.uk is received no later than 21 calendar days before the start of the course, the course fees paid to date will be refunded, minus a 10% administration fee. With any less than 21 calendar days’ notice, no course fees will be refunded.
In some instances, due to circumstances beyond our control, we may need to cancel or postpone a course. If this happens, course fees will be reimbursed, however Mountview cannot be held responsible for any additional expenses incurred by the student. These may include purchase of equipment, the cost of airfares, hotels or any other expenses incurred by the student.
Once payment has been made, it is strongly recommended that all students take out insurance to cover the loss of fees in the event of illness, or accident for which Mountview cannot accept any liability.
In the event of a course being cancelled once it has started, a relevant % of course fees will be refunded to cover any training not provided. If a student chooses to leave a course before its completion, full course fees will still apply.
Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If you have any access requirements, please disclose them at the point of application.
Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated according to their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.
Applicants must be aged 17 or over at the start of the course and must be fluent in English. We require a level of English that is approx. IELTS 6.0. It is not mandatory to have taken English language tests prior to attending this course; we recommend that for non-English speakers if you have not completed Level 6 IELTS that you must have the equivalent English language experience.
"I had the most amazing time at Mountview. It gave me the best training for the best job in the world."