TOP PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL IN THE UK
Shortlisted, The Education Insider 2026
DRAMA SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025
10 TOP EDUCATION PROVIDERs
Featured in The Times 2025
Best of Music & Culture
Featured in The Guardian 2024
COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Club Hub Awards 2024
Performing Arts School of the Year
Prestige Awards 2022, London & South-East
Welcome to WestWay!
Recognised as a leading UK performing arts school for children, WestWay offers exceptional singing, acting and dance training for ages 3+.
We’re a small, independent company with a team of top industry professionals and experienced, qualified teachers. Our affordable and accessible training combines individual support with a fun, energetic and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. Students perform throughout the year on stage and screen, from musical productions to film, with exciting opportunities including the West End and Disneyland Paris.
Classes take place at weekends and in the evenings. We also run holiday schools.
Elms Academy Studios, Elms Rd, Clapham Common SW4 9ET
Southfields Academy Studios, 333 Merton Rd, SW18 5JU
The Exchange Theatre, 75 London Rd, Twickenham TW1 1BE
WEEKLY classes
From dance and acting to singing and musical theatre, we have a huge range of weekly classes for all abilities, from ages 3–110! Our prices are competitive so you get the best training at affordable rates.
Students perform every term, with additional opportunities to perform in the West End and at Disneyland Paris!
All taught by top industry professionals and qualified teachers who are warm, friendly and supportive.
HOLIDAY CAMPS & CLUBS
Ages 5+ | All abilities & new students welcome!
Our exciting holiday camps give children the chance to perform in a full musical in just one week, take part in themed workshops or explore Screen Acting. Whether they’re new to WestWay or already budding stars, our camps offer an unforgettable experience where creativity and confidence take centre stage!
PERFORM
We're proud to give every student the chance to shine on stage each term and during the holidays! Whether it's in showcases, thrilling musicals, or special performances at iconic venues like Disneyland and the West End, our WestWayers are always in the spotlight. And we're especially proud that our Advanced classes were selected to open the 'Stars of Tomorrow', showcasing the best of south-west London talent. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
PERFORM AT DISNEYLAND
Are you ready to experience the magic? The performance will take place on the main stage in the centre of the park. This 3-day adventure and includes travel, a subsidised stay in a Disney hotel and time to enjoy the magic at the Disney parks, all supervised by our Pro WestWay team. Open to all abilities and ages 11+, we can’t wait to represent our award-winning school on this international stage for the 3rd time!
How we work
At WestWay, it’s all about the individual. You’re never just a number. As a small, independent company, we lead with kindness, offer plenty of individual support and prioritise building confidence.
Every child is different, so we tailor our classes to help each student develop their skills and flourish.
STUDENT SUCCESS
Our students have performed professionally in film and TV, in the West End, in campaigns for leading brands and at Disneyland Paris.
They’ve achieved distinctions in singing exams, earned full scholarships to leading secondary schools, and gained places at prestigious conservatoires and drama schools in the UK, New York and LA, including Mountview, Bird College and London College of Music.
westway’s home
Train in purpose-built performing arts spaces, including theatres seating up to 300, dance studios with semi-sprung floors and black-box drama studios.
You’ll find us in Twickenham, Clapham Common, Southfields and Earlsfield, all easily accessible by public transport.
THE TEAM
WestWay was created by top industry professionals and qualified and experienced teachers with degrees and years of experience in Education.
At WestWay, students work with performers from some of the biggest West End and Broadway shows, including Hamilton, Matilda and The Lion King, as well as film and TV actors with credits including Game of Thrones, Wonka, Wicked and EastEnders.
AGES 16+ & ADULT CLASSES
ADULT DANCE CLASSES
WestWay is now running adult dance classes. This is a no judgement space where we cheer each other on, celebrate progress (not perfection), move our bodies, build confidence, boost our mood. Plus, join us for a class of fizz the first day of term!
DRAMA SCHOOL AUDITION PREP
Are you dreaming of training at a leading UK drama school? WestWay's Drama School Audition Preparation Course is designed specifically for young performers aged 16-21 who are preparing for drama school auditions, acting conservatoire applications and professional actor training. This specialist programme provides expert coaching in audition technique, monologue performance, self-tape preparation, interview skills and actor training, helping students build the skills needed to succeed at competitive drama school auditions.
Singing Classes, Dance Classes, Drama Classes, Acting Classes, Musical Theatre Classes, Workshops, Holiday Clubs and Activities. Theatre School for Children!
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