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Musical Theatre Camps in the UK with BYMT
BYMT's Musical Theatre Camps offer a captivating and intensive 6-day residential experience for young people aged 11-17 (and an Advanced Skills Camp for ages 17-21), focusing on creative theatre training and culminating in a final performance.
Dates & Fees
* Ages: 11-17
* Dates: July 28 - August 20
* Location: London, Wiltshire, Yorkshire, Herefordshire, Manchester
* Duration: 6 days
Summary
British Youth Music Theatre’s (BYMT) Musical Theatre Camps offer an immersive and creative experience for young performers aged 11-17, with an Advanced Skills Camp for those aged 17-21. Hosted at various boarding schools and university campuses, these six-day summer camps provide professional training in acting, singing, movement, writing, and instrumental playing, led by experienced West End professionals. Participants collaborate intensively to devise and perform an original musical, sharing their creation with friends, family, and guests at the end of the week.
The camps focus on developing performance skills and confidence within a supportive and fun social environment. With a specialized pastoral care system, BYMT ensures a safe experience for all attendees, while a Bursary Scheme is available to help subsidize costs. BYMT’s Musical Theatre Camps are ideal for young people eager to explore their creativity, gain new skills, and work alongside peers in producing unique musical theatre pieces.
Program Features
* Intensive training in acting, singing, movement, writing, and devising
* Creation of an original musical in a week
* Collaboration with experienced theatre professionals
* Final performance for an audience on the last day
* Residential stay at boarding schools or university campuses
What's Included?
* Intensive training from professionals
* Residential accommodation with 24-hour pastoral care
* All meals, drinks, and snacks
* End-of-camp performance opportunity
* Chance to earn a Grade 6 Certificate in Musical Theatre
More Information
* Extracurriculars
* Accommodation
The main focus of BYMT is on musical theatre. Participants gain instruction in acting, singing, movement, writing, devising, and instrumental playing. Attendees work closely with experienced theatre professionals to create a new musical piece by the end of their camp. For older participants (17-21), there’s also a focus on audition techniques, drama school preparation, and an academic understanding of musical theatre.
Extracurriculars
BYMT offers theatre games, improvisation sessions, lyric writing exercises, choreography and composing activities, among others. Participants collaborate creatively to devise the musical theatre projects, suggesting lyrics, movement sequences, characters, and storylines. The entire experience culminates in a live performance.
Accommodation
Attendees stay in either BYMT recommended Boarding Schools or University accommodation where all amenities are on-site. The accommodation ensures separate floors for females and males, with shared or sometimes single rooms. Rooms are assigned according to age groups.
Program Campuses
Key Information
Dates & Fees
* Ages: 11-17
* Dates: July 28 - August 20
* Location: London, Wiltshire, Yorkshire, Herefordshire, Manchester
* Duration: 6 days
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