Summary Key Dates:

• 24 Oct - 1 November: No Weekly Classes (Half Term). Join our holiday schools!

• 1 November: Deadline to apply for a Finale solo or submit an achievement for our Show Programme.

• 3 November: Showcase Online Q&A with Cate. Link will be on Portal

• 21 November: Tech, Dress & Shows (please check your child’s class below)

• 28 November: Dress & Shows (please check your child’s class below)

• 6 December: Last day of term & deadline to sign-up for the Spring Term

For health and safety reasons, students may be unable to perform if they miss too many rehearsals or have not learnt their material sufficiently. Attendance at the final three rehearsals before the show, including the technical and dress rehearsals, is mandatory for all students wishing to perform. This ensures everyone is fully prepared, confident and safe on stage. If any rehearsal materials are missing, or you have any concerns about your child's preparation or attendance, please do let us know as soon as possible. We're always happy to help! 

With our Autumn Shows fast approaching, please encourage your superstar to spend some time practising their songs, scripts and routines over half term.

You can find all their rehearsal videos and materials using the links above

Want to take an even bigger role in our Autumn Showcase? We've got exciting opportunities for our superstars!

We're looking for superstars to sing solo sections in our grand finale!

To audition, simply

1. Compete the form application above

2. Send us a self-tape via WhatsApp on 07449 500530 by 1 November 11:59pm.

• Sing up to 30 seconds of On My Way from Brother Bear. This can be any part of the song.

• Try to sing along with the backing track (link below)

• Most importantly, show us your personality and enjoy yourself!

To be considered for a solo, your child must know all their performance material by the first week back after half term. We’ll also consider their behaviour, positive attitude, support for fellow performers, hard work and dedication throughout rehearsals. At WestWay, we believe being a great performer is about more than just talent!

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

🎬 Film Your Audition

Here’s how to make it look fantastic:

• Film in landscape (that means your phone or camera should be sideways)

• Use a plain background if you can—like a wall or curtain

• Make sure your head and shoulders are clearly visible

• Remember to act and perform, not just sing!

• Please use the backing track provided in the link below.

🎤 Add a Little “Ident”

This just means saying who you are at the start of your video.
🎙️ Example: “Hi, my name is Amy and I’m auditioning for the finale!”

It’s a lovely way to introduce yourself with a smile 😊 Don’t forget to include your full name in the accompanying message so we can find your audition easily. Example: “Max Taylor’s audition for the finale”

💡 TOP TIPS for a Superstar Self-Tape:

• Make sure the room is quiet—turn off the TV and ask people to shhh!

• Use good lighting—stand near a window or lamp so we can see your lovely face

• Speak clearly and don’t rush

• Be yourself and have fun—your personality is the best part!

• Check the video before you send it—make sure you're happy with it!

• Remember, the WestWay team is supporting you every step of the way! We can’t wait to see you shine

We love celebrating our superstars' achievements, both inside and outside WestWay!

Has your child achieved something special recently? Perhaps they've received a secondary school scholarship, secured a professional performing role, won an award, passed a grade in LAMDA or singing exam, or achieved something they're particularly proud of?

We'd love to hear about it and give them a special shoutout in our Autumn Showcase programme!

Simply complete the form application above!

Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope this message finds you well. First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of our small, independent performing arts school. Your trust in us to nurture and develop your children's talents means the world to our team.

As you know, we haven’t increased our prices since the pandemic. During that time, we've done everything possible to absorb rising costs so that we wouldn’t need to pass them onto you. However, to continue providing the exceptional experience you’ve come to expect—small class sizes, top-tier facilities, and our world-class teaching team—we now find it necessary to make adjustments to our rates.

That said, we want to take care of our loyal families. If you book the next term 5 weeks in advance, your current rate will remain frozen,so you won’t be affected by the upcoming price change and by new additional sign-up fees. This helps us plan and allocate our studios and staff effectively, ensuring we continue to deliver the best for your child. 5 weeks notice is already common practice with other dance schools.

For bookings made less than 5 weeks before the start of term, an additional sign-up fee plus the new prices will apply. We encourage early bookings to avoid this fee and help us keep everything running smoothly!

The additional sign-up fee: 45mins Class = £10 | 1.5 Hour Class = £30 | 2 Hour Class = £30 | 3 Hour Class = £55.

New Full Term Fees: 45mins Class £130 | 1.5 Hour Classes = £185 | 2 Hour Classes = £240 | 3 Hour Classes = £360

Price increase = c3%.

Thank you again for being a part of our wonderful community. We are so excited to continue this journey with you and your children!

Warm regards,

Cate (WestWay Founder)

Terms and Conditions Apply

We are using Klarna! You can pay in 3 instalments or pay at a later date.

By choosing this option, you agree to our terms and conditions and understand that you're committing to a full term. The full fee will be required, regardless of how many classes your child attends.

20% off the full term fees for each child from the same household taking the same type of class i.e both taking musical theatre classes.

This is not in conjunction with any other offer. Terms and Conditions apply. Term fees must be paid by the due dates for discount to be added.

20% off an additional class for children enrolled in Musical Theatre

This is not in conjunction with any other offer. Terms and Conditions apply. Term fees must be paid by the due dates for discount to be added.

Please pay remaining fees via bank transfer to:

Account Number: 05642104 
Sort Code: 608371 
Account Name: Westway School Of Performing Arts Ltd.

Please use your child’s name as a reference.

VAT number 455 0179 96

We’re a small independent company and really appreciate your support! Thank you for being a WestWayer!

You can still take part and learn!

We are absolutely thrilled to be putting on a musical and can't wait to see all of your incredible talents shine! 🎭✨

For those of you who can't make the show, we have something really special for you – you will take on the role of a Swing! In the West End, this is one of the most highly respected roles, where performers learn multiple ‘tracks’ (also known as roles) and step in at the last minute in the show and rehearsals when there are absences. It’s an amazing opportunity to develop incredible skills, boost your confidence, and truly experience what it’s like to be a theatre pro!

Your dedication and hard work will be celebrated with a special shoutout in our performance programme – because every single one of you is an essential part of this production.

Let’s make this an unforgettable show! 🎶🌟