BROADWAY Saturday Academy

What is the programme?

The Broadway Saturday Academy is a weekly musical theatre training programme for young performers in Years 3–13 (ages 7–18). Open to students from across the region, it offers training in acting, singing and dance in a supportive, inclusive and kind environment.

Sessions take place on Saturday mornings during term time and focus on building performance skills, confidence and creativity through practical, ensemble-based work. Across the year, students take part in in-studio sharings and full-scale musical theatre productions, applying their learning in real performance contexts.

What makes this programme unique?

Broadway Saturday Academy combines high-quality musical theatre training with a strong culture of kindness, collaboration and encouragement. Students follow a clear annual structure: skills development in the autumn term followed by a full-scale musical production in the spring and summer terms. This creates a focused but creative progression through the year without formal levels or tiering.

The programme brings together young performers from across the region, creating a vibrant ensemble environment where students learn from each other, build confidence and develop through shared performance experiences. Delivered by experienced performing arts practitioners within Rossall School’s established performing arts provision, students benefit from both expertise and professional-standard facilities.

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Key benefits for students

Develop skills in acting, singing and dance through weekly practical training
Build confidence, creativity and stage presence in a supportive environment
Experience a strong culture of kindness, inclusion and teamwork
Work collaboratively as part of a large ensemble
Take part in in-studio sharing’s and full-scale musical productions
Learn discipline, resilience and commitment through rehearsal processes
Gain real performance experience in a professional school setting
Make friendships and become part of a welcoming creative community
Be taught by experienced performing arts practitioners
Experience the pride of performing in front of an audience

Programme options

The Broadway Saturday Academy is a single weekly programme for all students in Years 3–13 (ages 7–18). There are no levels, tiers or separate pathways.

Students follow a consistent annual structure: Autumn term: skills development and exploration and Spring/Summer terms: rehearsal and performance of a full-scale musical production

Additional costs

Programme fees cover weekly Saturday Academy training and performances. Students are required to purchase a Broadway Academy uniform for the annual November skills showcase. This is available via a provided link upon enrolment. Any other production-related costs, if applicable, will be communicated to parents in advance.

Meet The Team

Michael Holdsworth

Michael Holdsworth oversees Rossall’s performing arts provision and mainstage productions. With more than 20 years of experience developing young performers, he has supported students who have progressed to leading drama schools and careers within the performing arts industry. His expertise includes acting technique, theatre education and musical theatre performance.

Helena Jackson

Leads the Broadway Saturday Academy and is an experienced choreographer and director with a strong background in musical theatre training and performance. She plays a central role in designing and delivering the Academy’s weekly programme, supporting students in developing their skills in acting, singing and dance within a positive and inclusive environment.