A Two-Week Professional Musical Theatre Experience in Kent

This is not just a holiday club. This is not just childcare. This is a fully staged, live theatre production rehearsed and performed in just two weeks!

Open to talented young performers from across Medway, Kent, and surrounding areas, this unforgettable experience includes:

✨ Professional set

✨ Full costumes

✨ Theatre lighting

✨ A live orchestra

✨ Four live performances at The GlassBox Theatre, MidKent College!

For two weeks, your child will experience what it’s truly like to rehearse and perform in a professional musical production. They will gain invaluable skills and memories that will last a lifetime!

Why This Is the Ultimate Summer Opportunity for Young Performers

Taking part in the MAPA Summer Youth Musical gives children and young people:

• Real experience rehearsing a full-scale musical

• Professional theatre exposure

• Teamwork and collaboration skills

• Increased confidence and stage presence

• Discipline and rehearsal experience

• The opportunity to perform in a professional theatre venue

• The chance to make new, lifelong friendships

  
  

For those considering a future in musical theatre, performing arts, or drama school, this is an invaluable addition to their experience. And for those who simply love performing? It’s the summer of a lifetime!

Audition for Grease the Musical – Sunday 1 March 2026

Auditions will take place at:

📍 The Howard School, Rainham

📅 Sunday 1 March 2026

We are welcoming both familiar and new faces from across Medway and Kent.

🎤 Junior Ensemble Auditions (Ages younger performers)

🕙 10:00 am – 11:30 am

• No preparation required

• You do not need to learn anything in advance

• If you’d like to familiarise yourself with “Grease is the Word” or “We Go Together”, that’s helpful but not essential

  
  

We create a supportive, welcoming environment for young performers to shine!

🎭 Senior Ensemble & Principal Auditions

🕦 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Anyone auditioning for a Principal role must also attend this session.

⭐ Principal Auditions for Lead Roles

🕜 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Audition to be a T-bird, one of the Pink Ladies, or for iconic roles such as:

Sandy, Danny, Rizzo, Kenickie, Jan, Marty, Doody, Roger & Teen Angel!

Please bring drinks and snacks if attending the afternoon session.

Important Dates – Save These Now!

📅 Auditions: Sunday 1 March 2026

🎬 Week 1 Rehearsals: Mon 27 July – Fri 31 July 2026 (10 am–5 pm)

🎬 Week 2 Rehearsals: Mon 3 August – Thu 6 August 2026 (10 am–5 pm)

🎟 Live Performances: Fri 7 August – Sun 9 August 2026

📍 The GlassBox Theatre, MidKent College

Parents and carers will have the opportunity to watch all four performances — and see the incredible results of just two weeks’ hard work!

The Perfect Summer Holiday Activity in Medway, Kent

If you’re searching for:

• Summer theatre camps in Kent

• Musical theatre summer schools in Medway

• Creative summer holiday childcare

• Drama workshops for teenagers

• Performing arts intensives in Kent

  
  

This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Instead of two weeks of ordinary childcare, give your child two weeks of:

🎭 Creativity

🎵 Music

💃 Dance

🎤 Performance

👯 Friendship

🌟 Confidence

Why Families Across Medway Choose MAPA

At Medway Academy of Performing Arts, we are known for:

✔ Professional productions

✔ Industry-trained teaching team

✔ Inclusive, supportive atmosphere

✔ High performance standards

✔ Exceptional stage experiences

Last year’s Les Miserables production was extraordinary — and Grease is set to be even bigger!

Join Us for an Unforgettable Summer!

We believe that every child has the potential to shine on stage. With our expert guidance and nurturing environment, we will help them unlock their creativity and confidence.

👉 Sign up for auditions now and enjoy an unforgettable summer at Rydell High!

Let’s make this summer a magical experience filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories!