Develop your writing skills and create an original musical for the stage

How to Write a Musical

How to Write a Musical

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.

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31 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026
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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.

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Cancellations Policy

Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked.

 

Weekly courses and one-day workshops
Cancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead.

 

Intensive courses of five consecutive days or more
Cancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead.

 

We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance.

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*Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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