Performer Development: Training & Opportunities

I’ve put together a collection of useful links for new graduates and performers looking to build opportunities or continue their training in the arts:

Workshops with Agents & Casting Directors

Often asked to prep two contrasting songs, really useful if you want to be seen by a specific casting team and always beneficial to steer your choices towards the kind of shows they cast:

http://runatitshouting.com/events/

Events & Classes

More aimed toward Film & TV but sometimes have MT panels. Their foundation course can also help you become Spotlight accredited:

https://mixingnetworks.com/Event

West End Calling

A nationwide competition and workshop programme for performers aged 7–21, designed to help young singers develop confidence, performance experience and audition technique while receiving feedback from working West End professionals

https://www.westendcalling.co.uk

Intensive 10 Week Courses 

For graduates (application only) with crazy busy alumni. Quite a few clients have taken part and loved the training. Potential showcase opportunity once you've reached advanced level:

https://www.theactorsclass.co.uk/about

Musical Theatre Open Mic Nights

This is more about singing for fun and building connections. Held at The Phoenix Arts Club, lots of you guys love this and some have even booked jobs off of it:

https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/gotta-sing-the-longest-running-musical-theatre-open-mic-night/

Sheet Music Resources  

The Musicnotes app can play your sheet music out for you, isolate just the melody to make sure you’ve learned it correctly, and triple-check it’s in the right key.

https://www.musicnotes.com/browsehome

Comment below with any helpful resources I've missed!