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

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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

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Industry-led sessions built around real rehearsal-room standards.
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Professional show material taught in a supportive, performance-focused environment.
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Confidence & stage presence built through consistent, structured training.
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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.