Home›Musical Theatre›Musical Theatre Company Musical Theatre Company Our Musical Theatre Company is a unique opportunity to take to the stage in a central London theatre. Learn your craft in musical theatre as part of a performing ensemble. The Musical Theatre Company is one of our longest running companies. They have been performing together for just over a decade, since the first production of Rent in 2012. Since then, this ongoing group performs twice a year, a Christmas musical theatre-themed pantomime and a full musical production in the summer. These are both staged in a large theatre with full technical production, a professional environment with an expert creative team consisting of a director, musical director and choreographer. The company is a welcoming, fun and passionate group who love musical theatre, and new members are welcomed with open arms! What will I achieve? As part of this musical theatre experience, you’ll have the opportunity to perform twice a year in a lavish summer production and Christmas pantomime. Through extensive rehearsals and training, you’ll develop the art of musical theatre performance, learning how to bring singing, dance and acting together with confidence. This is your chance to explore the dynamic between all three disciplines and light up the stage in a central London theatre. Loading shows × Title Terms & Conditions go here… Useful information When do you rehearse? Rehearsals take place once a week, giving participants the flexibility to balance training with other commitments. You can choose from Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday evenings, depending on what suits your schedule best. How often do you get to perform? Performances take place twice a year during dedicated show weeks at a central London theatre, in front of a public audience. The show will usually run multiple times throughout the 'show week' giving you lots of opportunities to perform on stage. How do I join the company? We welcome passionate performers who are ready to take the next step in musical theatre. There are two ways to join the Musical Theatre Company: If you’ve completed our Musical Theatre Beginners and Improvers courses, you’re automatically eligible to join, no additional audition required. If you have previous musical theatre experience outside of City Academy, we’d love to hear from you! Simply follow the steps above to submit a short performance video for consideration. Whether you’ve trained with us or gained experience elsewhere, we’re always excited to welcome new talent into the company. Can I join without having taken a course? We’re always happy to hear from new performers with musical theatre experience.If you have experience in musical theatre and are interested in joining the company, we’d love to hear from you.To apply please email a video of yourself performing a musical theatre song-accompanied by piano or a backing track to our Head of Musical Theatre, Abigail Welford, at abi-mt@city-academy.com. Abigail will review your video and get in touch with next steps. ✨ Our next production The Witches of Eastwick - Summer 2026 City Academy’s Musical Theatre Company proudly presents The Witches of Eastwick, the devilishly clever musical comedy by John Dempsey and Dana Rowe, based on the iconic novel by John Updike. Set in a sleepy New England town, this bold, bewitching show follows three strong-willed women whose lives are turned upside down by the arrival of one enigmatic (and undeniably wicked) stranger. With a heart-pounding score, razor-sharp humour, and a supernatural twist, The Witches of Eastwick is a wickedly entertaining tale of desire, power, and unexpected sisterhood. Expect dazzling performances, show-stopping numbers, and spellbinding storytelling from our talented cast of adult performers Book Tickets Theatre: POSK Theatre, Hammersmith, London, W6 ORF 6th - 12th July 20 ✨ Our next production Puss in boots - Pantomime 2026 City Academy’s Musical Theatre Company proudly presents The Witches of Eastwick, the devilishly clever musical comedy by John Dempsey and Dana Rowe, based on the iconic novel by John Updike. Set in a sleepy New England town, this bold, bewitching show follows three strong-willed women whose lives are turned upside down by the arrival of one enigmatic (and undeniably wicked) stranger. With a heart-pounding score, razor-sharp humour, and a supernatural twist, The Witches of Eastwick is a wickedly entertaining tale of desire, power, and unexpected sisterhood. Expect dazzling performances, show-stopping numbers, and spellbinding storytelling from our talented cast of adult performers Book Tickets Bridewell Theatre14 Bride Ln, London EC4Y 8EQ (Blackfriars) 7-14 Dec 2026 Your Fabulous Creative Team Bringing a production of this scale and imagination to life takes exceptional vision, collaboration, and creative talent. Meet the team behind the magic of The Hispaniola - a group of dedicated professionals who have poured their expertise, artistry, and passion into every detail of this thrilling theatrical adventure. Director: Robert Hazle As director, credits include Noel Coward’s London Calling! at the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End (with Damian Lewis and Indira Varma) Writer: Helena Northcote Helena work has been seen in venues across London including The Arcola, The Pleasance, Stockwell Playhouse, The Chelsea Theatre, and The Hope Theatr Musical Director: Sarah Vaughan Credits include: Cinderella in Cinderella (Plymouth Theatre Royal, Wycombe Swan & Venue Cymru); Ripper Street (BBC), Buckingham Palace, Princess Apricot/Jill in Jack & the Beanstalk Choreographer: Ughetta Pratesi Ughetta has collaborated with various artists from Central Saint Martins, both as a dancer and movement director, and has been involved in projects with Danish choreographer Sarah Louise Kristiansen Head of Department: Abi Welford Abi has been part of the City Academy Team and Musical theatre department at City Academy over the past 10 years Musical Theatre Company History Our musical theatre department productions have been running since our 2012 production of RENT. Take a look at the wealth of shows they have produced here. Why Train with City Academy? Perform on stage Rehearse and perform a famous Musical on stage at a theatre in central London. Previous shows include: Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and more. READ MORE West End Teachers All of our tutors have experience performing on the West End and their friendly and supportive teaching will breakdown the steps into bitesize chunks. READ MORE
