This Year’s Workshop Has Now Finished
The Artists Lab Workshop · Sydney
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Following the success of The Artists Lab Broadway & West End Experience across our previous Sydney seasons, our flagship program returns to Sydney for our next major season in 2027.
The Broadway & West End Experience is a five day intensive training program for performers aged 12 and over who are serious about developing the skills required to work at a professional international level.
Participants train directly with leading creatives working across Broadway, the West End, Opera Australia and major international productions, gaining rare insight into the professional musical theatre industry.
Open to singers, actors and dancers of all levels, this immersive program is designed to challenge, inspire and elevate performers at every stage of their training.
WHAT YOU WILL TRAIN IN
Across five focused days, participants receive professional training in:
- Musical theatre dance and choreography
- Singing and specialist vocal technique
- Acting through song and character development
- Audition technique and professional presentation
The program concludes with a professional showcase performance presented in front of producers, casting agents, directors and musical supervisors from across the industry.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Participants will:
- Strengthen professional skills in singing, acting and dance
- Receive individual coaching and expert feedback
- Develop their unique artistic voice and performance identity
- Refine audition repertoire with professional musical directors
- Gain direct industry exposure and networking opportunities
- Be considered for representation with The Artists Lab Agency
ARTISTS LAB ALUMNI
Artists Lab alumni have gone on to perform professionally across Australia, London, Asia and the United States.
2026 FACULTY
Participants will train with an exceptional faculty of internationally recognised artists and creatives, including:
- Amy Manford – West End star and international recording artist
- Leslie Bell – Broadway performer and choreographer
- Vanessa Scammell – Leading Australian musical director and conductor
- Pella Gregory – Senior Producer, Opera Australia
- Dolores Dunbar – Legendary Australian theatre performer
- Simon Holt – Musical director and conductor
- Paul Tabone – West End performer, vocal specialist and talent manager
- Simone Sault – West End and Broadway director and choreographer
- Anton Berezin – International stage and screen actor
- John Robertson – Acclaimed producer and director
- Maree Johnson – Broadway performer
ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY LEADERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED
COURSE INFORMATION
DATES
12–16 April 2027
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LOCATION
Academy of Music and Performing Arts
136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
Sydney NSW, Australia
ELIGIBILITY
Open to performers aged 12 years and over at all stages of training.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Two Financial Hardship Scholarships are available for regional and First Nations applicants (ages 17–35).
* Proof of financial hardship is required.
Regional performers may also be eligible for travel funding through Regional Arts Development programs in their state.
WHY ATTEND
- Train with world class Broadway and West End professionals
- Receive elite musical theatre training across all disciplines
- Gain real industry insight into auditions and professional work
- Perform in front of industry decision makers
- Be considered for representation with The Artists Lab Agency
This Year’s Workshop Has Now Finished
The Artists Lab Workshop · Sydney
“Join our mailing list to hear when applications open and receive updates about upcoming workshops.”