This 3-month full-time course is designed for aspiring performers ready to take their first serious step into professional musical theatre training. Based in Hamburg, one of Europe’s leading cities for musical theatre and the performing arts, you will work intensively across the core disciplines of acting, singing, and dance while developing the confidence, discipline, and stage presence essential for future success.
The course is ideal for students preparing to audition for longer-term professional training or those who want to sharpen their foundational skills in a structured, supportive, and high-expectation environment.
Over 3-months, you’ll receive daily classes from our expert faculty drawn from the UK and German industries. The course focuses on:
You’ll participate in masterclasses, workshops, and performance-based projects designed to stretch your skill set and prepare you for further vocational training or the next step in your journey.
Hamburg is home to Germany’s third-largest musical theatre industry and an internationally renowned hub for performing arts. It has a dynamic international environment and a thriving musical theatre scene, with major productions regularly staged across the city. Training takes place in a professional rehearsal space in central Hamburg, creating an immersive studio experience that reflects industry expectations while offering the inspiration of a major European arts capital.
This course is perfect for:
"At the ICMT I got to train with amazing teachers currently active in the West End, Broadway and on screen, who bring their experience and professionalism with passion and dedication every day. And, what’s even more important is the genuine care they have for each student, which creates a positive and safe learning environment.
The course is well structured and gave me a realistic view of how the industry works. I would definitely recommend this experience!"
To be accepted on our musical theatre courses, students must audition first. If you need any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@theicmt.com.
You will need to prepare 2 contrasting songs of your choice (1 ideally musical theatre). You should bring sheet music with you to the audition, and each song should last no longer than 2 minutes.
The panel will take into consideration: acting-through-song, range, tone, interpretation, technique and musicality.
You will need to prepare a monologue of your choice that is no longer than 3 minutes.
The panel will take into consideration: truth, text connection and understanding, characterisation, vocal clarity, projection, and presentation.
You will take part in a group jazz class led by a member of our faculty. You will learn a routine and work through techniques to demonstrate technique, musicality, spatial awareness, timing, style, and presentation.
If you are auditioning via video, you will be given a link to a dance routine to learn. There is a routine for beginner/intermediate levels and another routine for advanced levels.
Applicants will undergo a short interview with a senior member of the ICMT team. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to tell us why you would make a great ICMT student.
Acceptance is by audition only and the first round is by video. Our team from London and Hamburg will review each video to find suitable candidates for the course.
Audition Requirements
- An introduction of yourself (in English).
- 2 contrasting songs (roughly 32 bar cuts).
- A monologue of your own choice (one minute or less).
- A short dance routine (can be of a performance but clearly identified)
Recalls
Recalls will be held at Stage Entertainment Studios in Hamburg. All participants must attend in person and undergo an interview in English. In exceptional cases, some auditionees may be offered a place after the video round.
£5,500
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