ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME
WORTHING & HORSHAM
THE FACTORY LIVE BOHUNT SCHOOL
WORTHING BN14 8BX HORSHAM rh12 6ap
Sundays 10aM-2PM
£660 per year / £55 monthly option
Applications for our 2027/28 programme are now open. Applications close 31 December 2026.
FOR STUDENTS choosing to progress their skills to an elite level
Our Associate Programme is a specialised advanced training pathway exclusively available to Inters & Seniors students already enrolled in our weekly Theatre Academy classes.
Designed to support and accelerate the development of our most dedicated performers, the programme offers a more tailored and industry-focused training experience, helping students prepare for auditions for higher education performing arts courses, professional training programmes, and the performing arts industry.
Associates attend one intensive Sunday session per month, consisting of four-hour masterclasses led by some of the industry’s most respected professionals.
Training extends beyond performance skills alone, focusing on elite-level technical development in voice, audition technique, self-taping, professional practice, and industry preparation. Students gain invaluable insight into working with West End directors, choreographers, producers, voice coaches, and agents, alongside developing the confidence, discipline, and professionalism expected within the industry.
Entry into the Associate Programme is via audition only and includes both a written application and self-tape submission. Successful students are expected to commit to all monthly sessions for a minimum of one year to ensure consistent progression and professional development.
Associate students also benefit from exclusive performance opportunities throughout the year. This year, our Associates will perform at one of London’s most iconic West End theatres as part of the prestigious Young Future Stars Showcase.
MASTERCLASSES
NOTABLE PREVIOUS MASTERCLASSES: LEARN FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
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Every month our Associates train with working professionals from the West End, TV and the wider industry. Recent masterclasses include:
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Vocal Coaching with Matt Shaw, renowned West End vocal coach
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Agency Masterclass with Bonnie & Betty, top children's and teen acting agency
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Comedy Masterclass with Sean Carey, actor from Mischief Theatre
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Musical Theatre with the Resident Director of Les Misérables in the West End
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TV & Screen Acting with Steph Parry from The Blame
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Screen Acting with Jamie Kenna from Coronation Street
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Dance Technique with Anouska Eaton from Evita, Top Hat and Joseph in the West End
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Rock/Pop Musicals with Glenn Adamson from Bat Out of Hell, We Will Rock You and Rock of Ages
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Hamilton Masterclass: ensemble harmonies and swing technique with Lydia Fraser, lead actress in the West End cast of Hamilton
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Acting Technique with the West End Director of Hamilton
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Audition Technique with Lizzie Bea, star of Les Misérables, Sister Act and Hairspray
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Stage Combat with Captivate Action UK
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
ON STAGE IN THE WEST END
Our Associates performed Beetlejuice and Les Misérables medleys at The Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End as part of Showtime Future Stars: a real West End stage, a real audience and an unforgettable night under the lights.
Associates also enjoy exclusive theatre trips, including Hamilton in the West End and Legally Blonde on its UK Tour, watching the professionals at work and getting inspired together.
Personal development is built in too, with goal setting through the year and individual end-of-year feedback from our Principal.
PERFORMANCE
IN THEIR WORDS:
WHAT OUR ASSOCIATES SAY
“My confidence has progressed hugely throughout this programme.”
“I love West End Theatre Academy and I love the Associate Programme. I would like to pursue this as a career and think the Associate masterclasses are vital in supporting me on this path.”
“Fun, challenging, interesting – I gained a lot of knowledge from it, especially in relation to auditioning and techniques.”
“Every masterclass has helped me in ways I didn’t know could help me – and they were so fun and an amazing social opportunity!”
“I’m getting a lot out of it – I really love it. I find it useful, as I am considering drama school.”
“Every Associate session is what I look forward to, and the programme makes me feel good getting recognised for what I love doing.”
ASSOCIATE VOICES
FEES, DATES & HOW TO APPLY
Programme dates: February 2027 – January 2028
One Sunday a month, 10am – 2pm (no sessions in April or August)
The Factory Live, Worthing BN14 8BX and Bohunt School, Horsham RH12 6AP
£660 per year, or £55 per month over 12 monthly payments
That’s 10 four-hour masterclasses (40 hours of expert training) with your Associate T-shirt and varsity jacket included.
Full attendance is expected at every session, so you get the maximum growth and progression from the programme.
How to apply: complete the written application form, submit a self-tape and attend an audition.
Applications close 31 December 2026.