Musical Theatre (Primary 5-7)
Year-long Weekly Short Course for Children and Young People
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Overview
Musical Theatre (Primary 5–7) is an exciting and welcoming class where young people can explore the world of performing arts in a fun, supportive environment. It’s a space where creativity is encouraged, friendships are formed, and every student is given the confidence to try something new.
Throughout the course, students will work with a wide range of songs, from much-loved Musical Theatre favourites to modern pop hits. They’ll discover how singing, dancing, and acting come together to tell exciting stories and create memorable performances.
From the very start of the year, classes focus on building strong foundations in musical skills such as rhythm, pitch, and musicality. These are developed through engaging games, group activities, and hands-on learning that make every session enjoyable and accessible. With guidance from a Director and Musical director, students will learn fun and dynamic songs while growing in confidence through movement and dance.
As well as developing performance skills, the course supports personal and social growth. Students are encouraged to share their ideas, express themselves, and work collaboratively with others. Regular discussion and gentle feedback are an important part of the experience, helping students reflect on what they’ve learned and celebrate their progress in a positive way.
Above all, we want every young person to feel comfortable, included, and inspired each week—excited to take part, be themselves, and enjoy the creative process.
By the end of the third term, students will have the opportunity to share their work in a short, informal performance for an invited audience of family and friends—a chance to celebrate everything they’ve learned in a relaxed and supportive setting.
We run a variety of different courses throughout the year, and update our programme regularly – you can find all courses by clicking here.
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Contact us
If you have any questions about this course before you book it, please get in touch with us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk.
FAQs
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The important details
Age:
Primary 5-7
Cost:
£807
Date:
5 September 2026 - 19 June 2027
Time:
Saturdays, 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Course Information
There are no entry requirements for this open access course. Students do not need to have previous experience. Students should show up to class eager to learn and take part.
If you have any questions about this class or the support we can offer, please get in touch with us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
- Dress comfortably in clothes which are suitable for the activity you are taking part in.
- Bring a notepad and pen/pencil in case you wish to make notes.
- Please bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during your class.
- Classes will have a short break throughout, please bring a small snack.
- Due to allergies throughout our courses, we ask that students not to bring any nut products for break time.
- We ask that no toys or valuables are brought to class.
- Any mobile phones must be kept in bags and on silent during class time.
The course fees for the full year (34 weeks) are £807 which can be paid in full or instalments throughout the year.
The termly fee breakdown for this course is:
- Term 1 (14 weeks) = £332
- Term 2 (11 weeks) = £261
- Term 3 (9 weeks) = £214
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. Financial support options available for Short Courses include:
Agnes Allan Bursary
Agnes Allan was a teacher, passionate about inclusion, and this bursary scheme exists to offer support to students to participate in the performing or production arts.
The Agnes Allan Bursary provides some support to students who may require financial assistance to take part in a short course in drama, music, production or screen.
Anyone who wishes to take part in our Short Courses and faces a financial barrier can apply for bursary support to help meet the cost of tuition fees.
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships
BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is committed to nurturing the creative potential of young Scots who experience barriers to access and participate in drama at RCS Short Courses.
James is a graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS and Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama. The Glasgow-born actor has funded the new James McAvoy Drama Scholarships to enable young people to experience the world-class drama training at RCS as he did.
The scholarship aims to support applicants who would otherwise find meeting the cost of tuition fees at RCS a barrier to accessing pre-Higher Education drama training at the Royal Conservatoire.
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.
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