Following the success of The Artists Lab Broadway & West End Experience in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, our flagship program returns to Sydney in 2026.
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 performerAdditional industry leaders will be announced
Course Information
Dates
9–13 April 2026
Location:
Academy of Music and Performing Arts
136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
Sydney NSW, AustraliaEligibility:
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
Apply Now
Spaces are strictly limited.
Apply now for The Broadway & West End Experience 2026 and take the next step in your musical theatre career. – remember ROBOTO only please with headers.