Basics Junior Theatre School – Senior Company

Do you think you can capture the hearts of our audience with a dynamic musical theatre performance?

Most professional performers will tell you that their most valuable training came from early experiences. Our ex-members, which include West End performers, actors, singers and dancers, now working professionally have benefited from the training received at Basics.

Our Senior performers work on musical theatre material as they would in professional theatre; rehearsing to deliver shows that are truly breath-taking and every bit as good as you would expect to see on the West End. Basics’ Senior Company offers a truly unique and invaluable experience that pushes these young adult performers to deliver excellence.

We work towards producing and showcasing our professional, live productions which take place at the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne. Rehearsals do involve some Thursday evenings for principals and Sundays from September until show dates.

Professional Triple Threat Training

Auditions for places are only open to existing All Stars Students and take place in October as we announce the next show after which time students will receive coaching and help so that they may audition, if they so choose, for a principal role in the production. Every cast member will play an important role in the production however and many additional parts are allocated during rehearsal programmes.

Singing: Our Vocal Coach and Musical Director deliver learning techniques and coaching to extend repertoire for ensemble singing in a range of styles, whilst rehearsing for our annual professional show.

Rehearsal/Choreography: Our professional choreographer works with students in order to teach routines before polishing and perfecting the choreography in readiness for our annual performance. Choreography is sympathetic to the individual’s talents whilst pushing the boundaries in order to develop new skills and stage presence.

Acting: learning, polishing and perfecting the art of performing as part of an ensemble or as a leading actor. Our Director will guide students through the art of understanding stagecraft and how to create spontaneity and emotion, sharpening acting skills in readiness for our annual show.

Basics Junior Theatre School Auditions

Entry to Basics Senior Company is by audition only and is open only to existing Basics All Stars students. Auditions take place in October, so performers must have completed at least one full term within our All Stars (minimum from Easter term April – October) to hone their skills and demonstrate a level of commitment to their training.

Singing Dancing Acting

Our Musical Theatre Training Programme

Each year, our Senior Company show rehearsals vary depending on the musical rights we’ve secured, which means the style, choreography and rehearsal demands can change from one production to the next.

To ensure our students’ progress remains consistent, our in-depth Singing, Dancing & Acting training programme runs alongside rehearsals, providing a structured and progressive approach to all-round performance development.

This dedicated training ensures you’re always advancing your technique, strength and versatility  – continuously building the skills you need to thrive on stage, whatever the show.

Our Senior students participate in both term-time weekly rehearsals (for our annual production) and training classes in singing, dancing and acting.

The Senior Programme is £105 + VAT (£126) per month

Our two hour rehearsal schedule takes place every Wednesday evening and is delivered by professional individuals with many years’ experience in the industry and rehearsal time is divided between singing, dancing and acting so as to develop the three key aspects of the performing arts. This is known as the ‘triple threat’.

Our Senior Company Show Rehearsal

Wednesday 7.30pm – 9.30pm
(plus additional rehearsal on Thursday & Sunday closer to performance date)

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Engaging sessions specially designed to develop vocal control, musical expression and master harmonies – skills that are essential as you grow into a well-rounded performer.

  • Vocal skill development
  • Intricate ensemble harmonies
  • Solo work opportunities
  • Improving performance techniques
  • Annual cabaret event

Senior Sing
Wednesday – 6:15pm – 7:15pm

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Our Musical Theatre Dance Training Programme makes sure you keep improving your technique, strength and stamina – no matter what show you’re working on – so you can dance and perform with energy and confidence all year round.

  • Strengthen your technique and performance of musical theatre dance including jazz, ballet and commercial styles
  • Develop versatility to keep you relevant and up to date
  • Build precision, power and confidence in picking up choreography
  • Develop musicality and performance quality that stands out on stage

Dance
Thursday – 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Through practical workshops, script work and targeted exercises, you will develop the key skills that underpin great acting, whether for stage or screen.

  • Lively, accessible and supportive sessions, where you will enjoy an in-depth approach to acting.
  • Students are given a toolkit they can apply to any play, musical, or devised piece in the future.
  • An emphasis on truthful storytelling, confidence in choices, and ownership of their craft.

Act 
Thursday – 6:30pm – 7:30pm 

Extended Dance Programme

In addition to our Senior Company dance programme, Senior Company students can access training in ballet, commercial, jazz technique & repertoire and body conditioning to further develop their technique, strength and versatility, in preparation for auditioning.

  • Commercial

    Senior Company & All Stars (> Yr 9)

    Monday – 7:30pm – 8:30pm
    £20.83 + VAT (£25) per month

  • Senior Company Ballet

    Monday – 8:30pm – 9:30pm
    £20.83 + VAT (£25) per month

  • Body Conditioning

    Junior & Senior Company

    Invitation Only
    Tuesday – 7:30pm – 8:30pm
    £22.50 + VAT (£27) per month

  • Jazz Technique & Repertoire

    Invitation Only
    Tuesday – 8:30pm – 9:30pm
    £26.67 + VAT (£32) per month

To join classes, email info@basicsjuniortheatre.co.uk

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Entry by audition only

School years: 9 – 13 (audition required)

Professional industry-level training

Experienced, exceptional technique instructors

Safe & supportive environment

Audition technique, practice & experience

Attendance is mandatory

Annual professional theatre show

If you would like to audition for a place on our Senior Programme

If you wish to audition for a place in our senior programme, you must have completed at least one full term within Basics All Stars previous to October’s audition date, i.e. completed a minimum of one full term (Easter Term from April onwards) and be a current All Stars student at audition date.  Please note, if successful at audition, you will be expected to continue to rehearse for your December All Stars showcase on Tuesday evenings and attend Senior Programme rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. At this point, fees for All Stars no longer become payable and you will just pay for Senior Programme fees.
Register to be added to All Stars waiting list for a place at the start of the next term now

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“The team make everyone feel like a valued member of the Basics family and you really feel part of something amazing – which is exactly what Basics is!”

Olivia Wright – past student