Workshops
Rising Stars Summer Workshops
Booking is now open for our Musical Theatre Workshops.
*Dates:* 4th–6th August 2026
*Venue:* Studio 7
*Time:* 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
*Cost:* £25 per session
*Tuesday 4th August* – Hamilton Workshop (Recommended for ages 9+) – *Led by Helen*
*Thursday 6th August* – Annie Workshop (Recommended for ages 6–13) – *Led by Louise*
TEACHERS
meet the teachers
Helen has performed throughout her whole life and absolutely adores musical theatre. It gives you a chance to not only gain confidence and create incredible relationships with the people you’re performing alongside, but also makes memories that you are able to take with you into all walks of life.
She has performed many roles in musicals around the East Midlands which include: Elle Woods, Legally Blonde (GCMT), Nickie, Sweet Charity (KTCollective), Ariel, The Little Mermaid (GCMT), Princess Fiona, Shrek the Musical (GCMT), Eva Peron, Evita (KTCollective) Sister Mary Robert, Sister Act (Theatre and Beyond & GCMT) Judy Burnly, 9to5 the Musical (RAMTC) Rita O’Grady, Made in Dagenham (GCMT), Cathy Hiatt, The Last Five Years (Chesterfield Studios) and more.
She has performed many roles in musicals around the East Midlands which include: Elle Woods, Legally Blonde (GCMT), Nickie, Sweet Charity (KTCollective), Ariel, The Little Mermaid (GCMT), Princess Fiona, Shrek the Musical (GCMT), Eva Peron, Evita (KTCollective) Sister Mary Robert, Sister Act (Theatre and Beyond & GCMT) Judy Burnly, 9to5 the Musical (RAMTC) Rita O’Grady, Made in Dagenham (GCMT), Cathy Hiatt, The Last Five Years (Chesterfield Studios) and more.
Louise Simcox, is a primary teacher, with 30 years experience performing on stages in the East Midlands. Founding Rising Stars 3 years ago with her husband Phil, she believes performing arts is key to building confidence, creativity and teamwork (as well as many other benefits).