Workshops
Have a go at making up musicals! The Showstoppers offer a range of workshops catering to all levels of ability and experience, so whether you are an experienced improviser looking to enhance your skills or wanting to try your hand at something new, we will have the class for you.
You can sign up for one of our public workshops below, or get in touch to arrange a private workshop for your improv group, school, college or musical theatre society. Email workshopsinfo@showstopperthemusical.com for more information.
‘The course was brilliantly challenging while really well supported – it pushed me unlike any other course has but always stayed fun and playful due to the expertise of the Showstopper practitioners. Thrilling and joyful, absolutely loved it.’
Robbie Taylor Hunt, Showstopper course participant, 2024
Improvised Musical Theatre Course – Improvers
Starting April 15, 2025
An 8-week introductory course in long-form musical and narrative improvisation, coached by leading members of the Showstopper team.
Improvised Musical Theatre Course – Returners
Starting April 15, 2025
An 8-week course exclusively for people who have completed a previous Showstopper course or intensive, exploring improvised musical theatre in greater depth.
Improvised Musical Theatre Workshop – Mandarin
April 14, 2025
As part of our ongoing efforts to develop our work in other languages and territories, we are delighted to offer this free one-day workshop exclusively for Mandarin-speaking performers.
Comedy Songs Workshop
September 11-12, 2025
A two-day musical comedy workshop hosted by founder Showstopper member and comedienne Pippa Evans.
Weekend of Women
September 13-14, 2025
A weekend of musical improvisation, exclusively for women.
New Year Intensive
January 5-9, 2026
A New Year’s resolution with a difference: kick off 2026 with intensive 5-day training course in improvised musical theatre.
New Year Intensive – Returners
January 5-9, 2026
A 5-day intensive exclusively for people who have completed a previous Showstopper course or intensive, exploring improvised musical theatre in greater depth.
‘This course has been so great for reminding me not to think ahead too much and to trust my instincts and my cast mates on stage. Added to this, it has ignited my love of singing again and I looked forward every week to what new hit songs we would all create!’
Olly Jackson, Improvers Course participant, 2022
We have a limited number of scholarship places on our workshops and courses for members of the Global Majority, particularly members of the Black, Asian and South-East Asian communities. Please email us at the address above to enquire.
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‘Thank you for the wonderful work that you did with our students, it was one of the funniest hours I have had at Mountview. The project really helped equip these students with new skills.’
Jacqui Somerville, Head of Acting and Musical Theatre, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts