Home›Musical Theatre›Musical Theatre›How to Write a Musical How to Write a Musical BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Have a story you want to tell, but don’t know where to start? Interested in writing a musical? Then this How to Write a Musical course for you! This two day introductory musical theatre course teaches you how to craft and ultimately write your own musical. We'll breakdown successful musicals - both the classics and more contemporary hits like Six and Hamilton to understand how and why they work. We'll explore form, structure, character, narrative arc with a focus on generating narratives, building characters, and writing script and lyrics. Song creation and placement will be looked at, but you don’t need to be able to play an instrument or read music to take part. Using this knowledge, you will develop an original story and begin to write a brand new musical, complete with scenes, song ideas/structure and the all-important 'pitching document’ needed to take your show to the stage. This course will give you all the tools you need to complete your musical, and set the West End ablaze! No experience in performance or writing is required and this course is for all levels of ability. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE This is your opportunity to shape an original story and discover the craft behind great musicals. Start developing your own original musical idea in a supportive, creative environment Build confidence writing for musical theatre, even if you have no previous experience Understand how successful musicals work, from classic shows to contemporary hits Explore how story, character, scenes, lyrics and songs come together Gain practical tools to help you continue developing your musical beyond the course Create early material for your show, including scenes, song ideas and structure Learn how to communicate your idea through a pitching document Leave with greater motivation, clarity and direction for your musical theatre project Musical Structure Learn how to structure, outline and shape a musical, giving your idea a clearer creative framework. Building a Story Develop story-building skills through imaginative exercises, helping you generate stronger ideas and narratives. Character Development Create interesting, fully formed characters who can drive the story and support the world of your musical. Narrative Arc Explore how form, structure and narrative arc help shape the journey of your musical from beginning to end. Script and Lyrics Learn how to write scenes and lyrics in the same voice, creating a stronger connection between dialogue and song. Song Ideas and Placement Explore song creation and placement, understanding where songs can support character, story and emotion. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026 Sat 10:00-17:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Victoria Gimby City Academy, Farringdon £265.00 Book Now 31 Oct 31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026 £265.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-17:00 Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Tutor: Victoria Gimby Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Want to learn more? Many students continue their musical theatre journey by exploring further training in singing, dance and acting. Whether you want to keep building confidence, develop your performance technique or work towards more challenging repertoire, our musical theatre courses can help you take the next step. Musical Theatre – Improvers Musical Theatre Company Musical Theatre Studio Company Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Victoria Gimby Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026 Sat 10:00-17:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Victoria Gimby City Academy, Farringdon £265.00 Book Now 31 Oct 31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026 £265.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-17:00 Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Tutor: Victoria Gimby Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'How to Write a Musical' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Victoria Gimby View Profile
