Give your pupils the experience their training deserves
In The Room is a one day, industry led experience.
Invited schools work directly with West End professionals, rehearse with them and then perform alongside them on a professional stage in front of a live audience that same evening.
In the Room bridges the gap between training and the industry. Your students step into a real rehearsal room, working directly with West End professionals and experiencing how the industry actually works.
In The Room builds upon the training your students already receive, places them in a professional environment, collaborating with West End performers, directors and choreographers, and gaining insight into the industry beyond the studio.
Working alongside industry professionals offers an experience that is difficult to replicate. It shapes their understanding, raises their standards and challenges them in new ways - all within a professional, supportive setting.
In the Room was created to empower young performers by giving them access to the industry. Not someday - but now.
Your Questions, Answered
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Each participating school takes part in a one-day industry led experience within a professional theatre.
Your pupils will:Take part in a company call with an industry expert
Take part in a workshop led by West End professionals
Rehearse and perform alongside a hand-selected industry professional
Step into our Content Room - a curated space where students capture social and promotional content alongside a West End professional, giving schools material to elevate their social media and website.
Have access to our Live Lounge - a relaxed hangout space where professionals may drop in for a chat, Q&A, or occasional informal performance. It’s designed to be flexible and led by the artists on the day
A full technical rehearsal process
Perform in a fully produced live evening show
Throughout the day, pupils experience professional rehearsal etiquette, industry access, and working within a live theatre environment.
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Our producers work with each school ahead of the day to understand the best way to enhance your school and performers.
Each school will be provided with one carefully selected piece in advance. This piece is rehearsed by the school in their own time It is prepared in your own style and approach.
On the day, the professional joins your pupils in the room together, the piece is shaped and refined, without removing your school’s identity or voice. The professional performs alongside the students in the final performance.
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In addition to the collaborative piece, schools also bring one pre-rehearsed piece of their own choosing to perform independently in the evening show.
This ensures that:
Your school retains full creative identity
Your pupils showcase work that represents them authentically
Our live audience can celebrate the pupils as the next generation of professionals in their own right
This ensures the evening performance reflects both collaboration and each school’s individual identity.
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Each In the Room event is designed for a maximum of 10 groups.
Groups must be between 20 - 30.
Schools are welcomed to bring more than one group. Though please note that chaperone numbers must be calculated per group not school.
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In the Room is a youth targeted event. It is suitable for ages 8 - 21. We acknowledge that some group members may fall outside of this bracket. Please highlight this for discussion with us during application.
Why leading schools are invited to
In The Room:
Reinforces professional standards within a real working environment
Gives students genuine insight into how the industry actually works
Challenges and elevates performance beyond the studio setting
Builds confidence, focus, and professional discipline
Aligns with schools who prioritise high quality training and development
Teachers, let’s chat
We would love to hear from you!
Whether you have questions, ideas, or are ready to get started on your In The Room journey, don't hesitate to reach out.
We have an information pack ready and waiting for you!