Essex Company · September 2026 intake now open

West End Training in Essex

Train one Sunday a month in a rehearsal-style environment with West End professionals.

Early Access secures your September 2026 place and locks in the current £10 per hour price.

New-student prices increase from 1 July 2026.

11 sessions
1 per month
Time
10:00am–2:00pm
Age range
Ages 8–19
Join hundreds of students training with Front & Centre across our UK locations.

The Essex Company

Designed for aspiring performers aged 8–19 with a monthly training format that fits around weekly classes, without the need to travel to London.

What students get
  • Industry-led sessions built around real rehearsal-room standards.
  • Professional show material taught in a supportive, performance-focused environment.
  • Confidence & stage presence built through consistent, structured training.
  • No London travel — accessible training based locally in Essex.
Sessions take place one Sunday a month (excluding August).
Sunday dates
All sessions run 10:00am–2:00pm
11 datesSeptember–July
13 Sep 2026Sun
11 Oct 2026Sun
08 Nov 2026Sun
13 Dec 2026Sun
17 Jan 2027Sun
21 Feb 2027Sun
21 Mar 2027Sun
11 Apr 2027Sun
09 May 2027Sun
13 Jun 2027Sun
11 Jul 2027Sun
Dates are provided in advance so you can plan early.

Fees & Payment Options

Choose the payment option that suits your family.
Early Access locks today’s price — new-student prices increase from 1 July 2026.

Simple
Pay annually
£440

One payment for the full year.

Popular
Pay in 3
£147 x 3

Split across three payments.

Plan
Pay monthly
£41.99

Monthly subscription-style payments.

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Early Access helps secure a September place and protects your price for as long as you remain enrolled.

Venue Details

The Essex Company sessions are held in the seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea.

Expressions Theatre Arts, Leigh-on-Sea

Expressions Theatre Arts
969-973 London Rd
Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3LB

The venue has free on street parking for student drop-off and pick-up, changing facilities, and large sprung floor studios. Leigh also has a lot of shops and cafe’s; it’s also not far from Southend so there are plenty of options for parents during the day.

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