IN THE ROOM

FESTIVAL

WORK AND PERFORM WITH WESTEND PROFESSIONALS

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WORK AND PERFORM WITH WESTEND PROFESSIONALS 〰️

LAUNCH DATE: WATFORD PALACE THEATRE 15/11/26

WHAT’s IN THE ROOM?


Each participating school takes part in a one-day, industry led experience within a professional theatre environment. 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.

In The Room is a carefully curated collaboration between theatre schools and West End professionals.

Schools are invited to take part in a one-day, industry-led experience where students rehearse and perform alongside working professionals - gaining real insight into how the industry operates in practice.It is collaborative, carefully structured, and intentionally limited to a select number of schools. Across the day, students take part in structured workshops and rehearsals led by West End professionals, working within an industry-standard creative process. The experience culminates in an evening performance where students share the stage with their professional in a carefully crafted live performance, shaped to suit each school. Each collaboration is approached individually, allowing space for ensemble work, featured roles, or solos where appropriate. Alongside the industry artists, students are supported throughout the day by the In The Room creative and production team, including choreographers, directors and producers.

In The Room is a carefully curated collaboration between theatre schools and West End professionals.

THE GREEN ROOM

The Green Room is the professional network behind In The Room. It represents the West End performers, choreographers, directors and creatives your pupils may work with on the day. All artists are actively working in the industry, with credits across the West End, UK tours and international productions. While specific performers may vary due to professional commitments, the standard, experience and professionalism remain consistent at every event. Here is who could be In the Room…

  • KAYLEIGH MCKNIGHT

  • RISHARD-KYRO NELSON

  • CATHERINE CORNWALL

  • AOIFE KENNY

  • JOE GASH

  • JACOB MCINTOSH

  • CHARLOTTE FLEMMING

  • JINNY GOLD

  • MONIQUE ASHE-PALMER

  • BILLY MITCHELL

  • LISA ANNE WOOD

  • SAMANTHA SHUMA

Your Questions Answered

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Each In the Room event is designed for a maximum of 10 groups.

    Groups must be between 20 - 30.

    Schools are welcomed to bring two groups. Though please note that chaperone numbers must be calculated per group not school.

  • 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.

  • There is no cost to the school to take part.

    Festival tickets are £45 per performer. This is to be collected by the your school and paid in full no later than 8 weeks prior to your festival date.

  • No.

    Tickets for the evening performance are sold directly through the hosting theatre.

    We simply ask that you share the booking link with your families to help create a full and supportive audience for the performers.


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