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Musical Theatre (ages 12-14)

Summer School for Children and Young People

Overview

Let your imagination run wild! 

This summer, we’re exploring the wonders of the natural world through the magic of musical theatre! 

From mysterious rainforests and enchanted woodlands to the depths of the ocean and the changing seasons, nature is full of colour, energy, drama and inspiration. It’s the perfect starting point for an exciting week of singing, dancing, acting and creativity.

Step into the world of storytelling and performance with our week-long musical theatre summer school for ages 12–14. Through daily workshops in acting, singing, and movement, you’ll strengthen your stagecraft while discovering how to collaborate creatively and make bold choices as a performer. Working with professional tutors, you will devise brand-new moments to make the narrative your own. The emphasis is on creativity, teamwork, and stretching your skills—whether you’re tackling a solo, building ensemble numbers, or experimenting with storytelling through movement and song. 

With a focus on building advanced skills in singing, dancing, and storytelling, participants will collaborate to create exciting, original scenes and songs. 

The week will culminate in a thrilling sharing, where our talented young performers will bring the elements to life on stage. 

Please note that although we aim to schedule the sharing times during the course hours, on some occasions they may be go beyond the course end times. All final sharing times will be confirmed at least 2 weeks before the course start date.   

Prepare for an unforgettable week of artistic discovery, teamwork, and adventure! 

By the end of this five-day course, students will have: 

  • Used practical exercises to develop skills in acting, singing and dance 
  • Explored creative methods of interpreting musical theatre 
  • Worked with contrasting music across different styles to respond to the stimulus 
  • Devised a performance using creative ideas developed in the group 

If you have any questions in advance of booking, please contact us at summerschools@rcs.ac.uk 

You may also be interested in: 

Musical Theatre Live Production 

Acting (ages 12-14) 

The important details

Age:
12 - 14

Cost:
£350

Date:
19 - 23 July 2027

Time:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm

Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB


Course Information

There are no entry requirements for this course and no previous musical theatre experience is necessary.

Students should come to the course expecting to work hard, be challenged and enjoy contributing to the creative process.

Students should dress in comfortable clothing that they can move in and wear appropriate footwear i.e. trainers, dance shoes and gym shoes and be willing to work barefoot if required.

Students should bring a packed lunch and water each day, as the course will include physical activities.

The course runs Monday, 19 July – Friday, 23 July, 2027 from 10am to 5pm.

There will be a short sharing of the work students have been engaging with on the Friday afternoon for invited family and friends.

Please note that although we aim to schedule the sharing times during the course hours, on some occasions they may be go beyond the course end times. All final sharing times will be confirmed at least 2 weeks before the course start date. 

Summer Accommodation

We are pleased to welcome students from across the world to our Summer Schools. Our course fees do not include accommodation or food, and these should be organised by the student. Our campus is located in Glasgow city centre, and you can find the addresses below.

We recommend Base Glasgow, a purpose-built accommodation for full-time Conservatoire students, with Rehearsal Rooms, Practice Spaces and Dance Studios. Base Glasgow is perfectly suited to offer short-term accommodation to our summer school students; both safe and secure, with 24/7 staff presence and only 3 mins walk from our main Renfrew Street building, keeping travel costs to a minimum.

Please note that accommodation at Base Glasgow is highly sought after and limited. Short Courses cannot guarantee that there will be room availability at the time of your course, and we strongly advise that bookings me made as soon as possible.

Classic Studio rooms come with a 3/4 bed, kitchen area with a microwave oven and induction hob, en-suite bathroom, ample storage, mirror, study desk and chair. These are self contained rooms with no shared spaces, and can be booked for either single or dual occupancy.

Please note that Short Courses staff are not affiliated with BASE or on site outwith the summer school teaching hours, and therefore cannot take responsibility for students outside of these hours.

For more information about booking accommodation at BASE Glasgow you can contact them directly via their website or email baseglasgow@herestudents.com

Alternatively, there are plenty of hotels, hostels, and B&B options available. We are located close to transport links should you wish to stay outside the city centre. If you are travelling to Glasgow for a course, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers course fees, travel, accommodation, and cancellations due to COVID-19, as RCS will not refund in this circumstance. You can view the Cancellations and Refund policy for full information.

For students under 18 years old, we strongly advise travelling with a responsible adult should any emergency situations arise during class. Students are only monitored by staff during class times.

Where We’re Located

Renfrew Street Campus: 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB

Wallace Studios Campus: 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR

Further Information

We want to ensure as many children, young people and adult learners as possible can access the performing and production arts education that is offered through Short Courses at RCS.

You can find more information about these funds on our Financial Support page.

We run various promotional offers for our Short Courses and Summer Schools. You can view our current offers on our Promotional Offers page.

You should contact us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk to request your discount code before booking a course.

Please note, only one promotional offer can be applied per course and should be used at the time of booking as we are unable to apply a discounts retrospectively.

Please see our Short Course FAQs for more information about all aspects of choosing, booking and attending your course.

Please see our Short Courses – Terms and Conditions for more information about your contract with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and Cancellation and Refund policies.

We run a variety of different short courses throughout the year and update our programme regularly. You can find other courses and summer schools you may be interested in by viewing our full catalogue

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