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10th Anniversary
FEBRUARY 2012
7th: Charles Dickens Bicentenary Banquet:
Mansion House - London
MARCH 2012
10th: Move It 2012,:
Olympia Exhibition Centre - London
25th: Biggest Band 2012:
Wembley Arena - London
APRIL 2012
1st: Amateur Stage Expo:
Business Design Centre - London
3rd: Royal Variety Charity Performance:
Brinsworth House , Guildford
14th: Saturday Night Live with West End Kids:
Bernie Grant Arts Centre - London
JUNE 2012
23rd: RAF Musical Salute:
Losely Park , Guildford
24th: West End Live:
Trafalgar Square - London
JULY 2012
1st: Great Ormand Street Charity Gala
G Live! Arena - Guildford
29th: Sunday Night Live with West End Kids:
Penteland Theatre - London
AUGUST 2012
1st: WEK Cultural Olympiad Performance
The Scoop at More London - London.
Performances at 12.45pm, 6.30pm & 8pm
Have you got what it takes to be one of the famous West End Kids? Register online...
Read about the young performers who currently make up the famous West End Kids
NEW SPRING COMPANY ANNOUNCED - January 2012
West End Kids announce their January - April 2012 Company. The WEKs welcome one or two new face. The WEKs will perform at Mansion House, Wembley, Move It, Business Design Centre, Brinsworth House and others during this season. Meet The WEK here >>>
WEK TO PERFORM AT WEMBLEY ARENA - January 2012
WEK will support Save The Children on 25th March by joining the Biggest Band event at Wembley Arena and performing a special guest slot for tens of thousands.
SEE WEK AT THE NEW G LIVE! - January 2012
West End Kids will be supporting Great Ormand Street Hospital as they perform as part of a hugh charity gala at the new G LIve! Arena in Guildford. More to follow...
WEK CELEBRATE DICKENS ANNIVERSARY - December 2011
WEK will perform at Mansion House on 7th February, one of London's oldest and most prestigious venues in the Charles Dickens Bicentenary Banquet. WEK will perform music from "A Tale Of Two Cities", "Edwin Drood", "Christmas Carol", "Scrooge" and "Oliver".
OLYMPIC PERFORMANCE FOR WEK - December 2011
West End Kids will part in a London 2012 Cultural Olympia event, giving three performances at The Scoop at More London on 1st August (outside the office of the Mayor of London). Performances will be given at 12.45pm, 6.30pm and 8pm
APPERANCE AT AMATEUR STAGE EXPO - December 2011
The West End Kids will take to the stage at the Business Design Centre on 1st April as they make a guest apperance at the annual Amateur Stage Expo
MEETING THE GOLDEN GENERATION - December 2011
The WEKs will head off to the performers retirement home "Brinsworth House" on 3rd April as they entertain and chat with former professionals in support of the Royal Variety charity.
RAF MUSICAL SALUTE - December 2011
Losely Park, Guildford will be the venue of an RAF Musical Salute concert on 23rd June where West End Kids will be appearing in support of our soliders.
Jan 2012 edition following the fortunes of some of the former West End Kids
EMAIL:
enquiries_westendkids.co.uk
GENERAL ENQUIRIES:
0208 123 2025
PRESS OFFICE / EVENTS:
0208 123 2807
BY POST:
PO BOX 638
West End Kids,
Rochester, Kent
ME1 9GY
NAME: Holly Beaumont
DOB: 20/6/96
LOCATION: Burgess Hill, Sussex
WEK SINCE: 2009
ABOUT:
Holly succesfully auditioned for the West End Kids in April 2009 and has previously studied Ballet, Tap and Modern since the age of 4. She has taken part in many shows and dance festivals with her local dance school and has also performed at Sadlers Wells with the English Youth Ballet in Coppelia. In April 2010, Holly won the internal award within West End Kids for "Most Improved Performer". Holly recently auditioned and gained a place in the centre of advanced training scheme for ballet and contemporary at Laban.
NOTABLE WEK PERFORMANCES:
- West End Live 2009
- Not Forgotten CD Single (Dame Vera Lynn)
- MADD Festival 2009
- Royal Festival Hall 2009
- o2 Arena 2009
- West End Live 2010
- MADD Festival 2010
- Royal Albert Hall 2010
- Bond Street Christmas Lights 2010
- M&IT Awards 2011
- Move It 2011
- United Nations CD Single (Womens Movement)
- West End Live 2011
- Starlight Wishing Party
- Magic of Musicals 2011 - Canary Wharf
- Westminster Palace, Commonwealth Centenary
- London 2012 Olympics "One Year To Go"
- Savoy Hotel 2011 (NSPCC)
- St Pancras International Xmas Launch (Lego)
- Guildford Cathedral 2011 (QEF Charity)
- Royal Albert Hall 2011
FAVOURITE MUSICAL:
We Will Rock You
FAVOURITE FOOD:
Jelly cubes and roast dinner (not together though :) )
A selection of videos from past West End Kids performances.
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West End Kids was formed by Musical Director and specialist vocal coach; Martin-Gwyn Williams in September 2001. Based firmly on the American model of training young Broadway performers.
Now famous nationwide as the UKs highest profile musical theatre song & dance troupe, the West End Kids are in demand throughout the UK with a busy schedule of high profile events, performances and studio recordings. Last year, the West End Kids were seen and heard by over 1 million people, and through online technology have a large following throughout the world.
In recent times, West End Kids have worked / performed for London 2012 Olympic Games, West End Live, The United Nations, o2 Arena, The British Prime Minister, BBC, ITV, Mansion House, G! Live, NSPCC, Move IT, Dreamflight, Mayor of London, Vera Lynn, Rolf Harris, Country Living Fair, World Travel Market, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Children In Need, Save The Children, Childline, The Savoy Hotel, Summer In The Square, London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, Canterbury Oast Trust, Starlight Childrens Charity, Northstar Media and many hundreds of others.
The West End Kids have recorded and released numerous studio recordings, most recently a new arrangement of Aint No Mountain High Enough (available on iTunes). In 2011 the West End Kids performed for British Prime Minister David Cameron along with 500 other Heads of Stage, Foreign Secretaries and other Dignitaries at the Commonwealth State Banquet after being selected as the UKs brightest star with youth music theatre, as well as performing on TV at the London 2012 "1 Year To Go" Celebration.
If you are interested in speaking to the West End Kids about performing at your event, function or gala please visit contact the WEK office on 020 8123 2025 or email enquires_westendkids.co.uk
Please note that as our primary aim is to provide talented young professionals with performance experience - we do not charge for performances.
If you would like to enquire about the West End Kids performing at your event, we would be delighted to hear from you.
WEK exists primarilly to provide exceptionally talented young performers with practical experience; and so we don't charge fees!
We have developed a wealth of experience over the past decade in tailoring our performances to suit any type of event in any location within the UK.
Please contact our events team on 0208 123 2807 or email enquiries_westendkids.co.uk to discuss your event or proposal with us.
I have to say, West End Kids didnt look out of place among the likes of Mamma Mia, Chicago and the rest.
They might have been billed as the stars of tomorrow, but these kids are clearly already stars.
Yet again, they produced a classy, tight and punchy performance.
Mish Toszeghi,
Producer - West End Live
The WEK: Training program is perfect for ambitious, aspiring performers aged 10-18yrs who show the potential to be the West End Kids of the future.
WEK: WORKSHOPS
WEK: TRAINING PROGRAM
1 day school holiday Workhops in London's West End are a fantastic way to find out what West End Kids is all about and see if you have what it takes!
A weekly program in Central London, designed to improve you and bring you to the standard required to be one of the famous West End Kids
LEARN MORE
BEFORE & AFTERS
VOCAL COACHING
Some "before & after" singing examples of young West End Kids past & present
Vocal coaching for young singers by specialist vocal coach, Martin-Gwyn Williams. Available in Central London studios and online, via Skype.
TESTIMONIALS
Find out what WEKs, WEK Parents, industry professionals and producers have to say about the West End Kids
The WEK: Training Program is perfect for ambitious, aspiring young performers aged 10-18yrs who show the potential to become the famous West End Kids of the future.
PROGRESSION ROUTES:
WEK: Training is the ideal preparatory course for the high profile West End Kids performance Company and into drama school, conservatoire or other higher education
AMAZING RESULTS:
West End Kids is a results orientated organization specializing in the coaching, mentoring and development of young performers in the genres of Musical Theatre, Pop & RnB.
To date, many of those who have participated in the WEK: Training program have been promoted to the main West End Kids Company, often within a short period of time. At present just under 50% of the West End Kids are made up of those who have been promoted through the WEK: Training Program.
West End Kids is widely acknowledged as being the most successful training programme for young, keen performers - bringing about dramatic results in virtually all of those taking part.
West End Kids is also heavily focussed on getting you into the first choice performing arts college or university of your choice which the majority of West End Kids secure with ease.
The West End Kids are known and respected throughout the industry for producing young performers who are the most professional, dedicated and capable - and that includes when WEK's are compared to students of full-time theatre school.
If you have the dedication to work hard on your skills, we can assure you that you will thrive within the highly challenging environment of West End Kids.
FUN FAMILY OF FRIENDS:
West End Kids provides you with an opportunity to join a fun family of friends all of whom share your passion, ambition and dedication. The bonds that are formed are strong and last a lifetime. In a recent survey of WEK members; 94.3% of West End Kids said that WEK was the most enjoyable theatre company they'd ever been part of. Something special is created when you bring together a group of young performers all of whom share the same common interests, level of ability, passion, commitment and dedication. It is unique family of friends that has made West End Kids such a popular success amongst ambitious young performers.
AN AWESOME CHALLENGE:
Almost all West End Kids come to us from the same background. They currently attend a theatre school or youth theatre Company and feel that they are not being challenged enough. This means they become frustrated and bored - knowing that they are capable of achieving higher standards and better things, but are unable to do so because of the mediocre ability of others in their class. This can never be said of West End Kids - and this is one of the main reasons why WEK is the most popular choice for ambitious young performers. You can guarantee that, however big your talent - you will find the toughest performing challenge of your life within West End Kids - that is a certainty.
We've always found that really dedicated young performers love to work hard at what they love doing. Above average dedication and enthusiasm deserves above average support, encouragement and coaching and that is the main benefit for all West End Kids.
If you have ambition, desire, hunger, determination, passion and talent for the performing arts - then you have met your match with West End Kids!
WEK: Training currently operate 3 sessions on a Saturday;
SATURDAYS:
9.30am - 12.30pm: WEK: Training "Red"
12.15pm - 3.15pm: WEK: Training "Blue"
3pm - 6pm: WEK: Training "Yellow"
You will be allocated a place in either group if you succesfully audition for WEK: Training.
REGISTER TO AUDITION!
1 day WEK: Workshops are a fantastic way to find out what it's really like to be one of the famous West End Kids and take part in an intensive "WEK style" workshop where you will get to do one of the songs in full, in performance by the West End Kids Company that season.
During your WEK: Workshop:
- Song
- Choreography
- Strength & Fitness
- Vocal Technique
- Story-Telling Performance
- Vocal Harmony
You also have the option of requesting that the WEK Workshop doubles up as an audition for a place in the famous Main West End Kids Company; allowing you more time in a smaller group to impress us and stake your claim!
The WEK: Workshops are designed for young performers aged 10-18yrs who want to experience West End Kids for themselves; find out what rehearsals are all about and to see if they are suited to the unique results based style of West End Kids coaching.
The WEK: Workshop is the ideal preparatory course / audition for the high profile West End Kids performance Company and WEK: Training Companies and West End Kids Choir
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HOW TO SIGN-UP:
Places are limited to 30 per workshop and tend to sell-out very quickly. There is no need to audition for a WEK: Workshop, simply register and arrive on the day.
If you have any questions or queries about the 1 day WEK: Workshops; please email enquiries_westendkids.co.uk or contact the WEK office on 0208 123 2025.
REGISTER ONLINE
SHEENA SERVICE (Parent of West End Kid, Annie Service)
West End Kids have given Annie so much in so many different areas of performing. Her confidence in singing and dancing has grown to heights we never thought possible. The quality and professionalism of the teaching in both singing and dancing is exceptional and there is huge committment from both the kids, parents and especially Martin and Emma.
Annie cannot wait for Sundays to see all the lovely friends she has met through WEK and to learn the next set of songs and dance. The experiences she has gained through the Reviews,West End Live, the 02 and other performances is brilliant for somebody so young. It has become a massive part of her life and no matter how much she has on, she practises WEK every single day. There is a lot of hard work involved but Annie finds this a great challenge! Everyone knows you're only as good as the previous term so they all work really hard and have so much fun along the way.
One of the best things about WEK is that you know exactly where you stand each term. The reports at the end of each term are constructive and give the kids great direction. The fact that you have to audition to get in and it's not all about just accepting people who are willing to pay, makes all the difference. WEK is very different from your local drama or dance clubs.
The type of kids that WEK attracts are all supportive of each other and encourage each other along each step of the way and Martin and Emma nurture this attitude.
I have watched the transformation in Annie for over two years now and it never fails to amaze me when I watch them all perform together.
West End Kids is great for kids who want to succeed in performing arts. There could be no better training out there than what WEK provides. When they perform you can feel the excitment and fun oozing out of each one of them. It's such a pleasure to watch! Over the last two years I have seen so many of the kids grow and become so professional and confident. I watch with amazment every time I see them perform and hear them sing.
I am extremely proud that Annie is part of West End Kids.
I could not imagine a time when Annie is not in WEK, it's become part of our family!
JULIE COX (Parent of West End Kid, Haydn Cox)
As parents of a young male performer we have found what sets West End Kids apart is its unique approach in preparing him in his pursuit for a career in performing arts and the rigours of the industry ahead.
In addition to the unparalleled level of choreographic and vocal training he now receives at WEK he has also gained a mature level of professional conduct understanding. This is as a result of WEK setting its student expectation levels similar to that of professional working practice and encouraging him to take his own responsibility for striving to reach its unique goal of industry-level attainment objectives in his approach both on and off stage.
As parents we think this is a vital approach as the young performer that trains elsewhere and perhaps unfortunately doesnt learn this fundamental WEK discipline, risks not having a full appreciation of professional industry requirements.
As a result, we believe this distinguishes the WEK student from those elsewhere that risk adopting a blasé attitude by missing rehearsals or turning up late for example. We want him to do well, and therefore embrace the fact that WEK has zero tolerance towards lack of discipline of this type. This may seem harsh to some, but we think it is necessary if our son is to succeed in an industry that is highly competitive. To this end are proud that he also embraces this need to act professionally in all these areas, each week, as part of his ongoing participation of the WEK experience and preparation for the industry.
So choosing to enrol him was easy, however WEK is much more a way of life and not to be confused with being an easy option by any means. The faculty expectations are the highest we have encountered and demanding. The volume of material the students learn each term is as extensive as it is wide, and requires dedication and lots of focus. The results of all that hard work however have really to be seen, as words cannot convey the level of professionalism we have seen in WEK performances. Superlatives do not adequately describe the sheer vitality on display or convey the variety and volume of material presented each term.
In respect of communication we think its vital parents be kept informed of progress and to this end the WEK faculty prepare a full and comprehensive progress report on our son each term, containing a complete assessment, which we value as part of his record of attainment.
Overall, we feel that WEK offers the best complete holistic environment for the pre-graduate student in which to learn the business of show to be found and as parents we have never been more proud of our sons achievements than knowing he is part of the WEK troupe both on and off stage.
As WEK continues to strive for excellence in its celebratory 10th year we would just like to add - Thank you West End Kids for inspiring by example.
MILLIE CAFFULL (West End Kid, promoted from WEK: Training)
