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“Associated Studios will prepare you for a competitive but thrilling business and inspire you as a performer.” - Sir Tim Rice (Patron)

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Musical Theatre Training at its Finest

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“You will be working with brilliant practitioners who have an extraordinary wealth of knowledge.” - Sir Tim Rice (Patron)

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”This course has given me more than I had ever expected” - Claire Wassink (2022 Alumni)

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About Us

Associated Studios is a leading British drama school. We offer a 2-year accelerated BA, an MA and Diploma courses in vocational Musical Theatre performance. We only accept 22 students per cohort. Individualised coaching, as well as maximising practice and performance opportunities for each student, lies at the heart of our training.

We are dedicated to providing top level,

rigorous training in all the disciplines required to become an outstanding, professional Musical Theatre performer including singing, music, acting and dance.

Teaching staff at Associated Studios are experienced industry practitioners who care about you as an individual and will challenge you to work hard and excel.

Modular Courses

Musical Theatre Diploma courses at Associated Studios have a ‘Modular course structure’ and can be taken on a full-time or a part-time basis. We pride ourselves in having a flexible approach with our curriculum. This means we timetable specifically for each student cohort.

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Jeremy Irons Bursary

My name is Gibsa Bah, and I am extremely grateful to have been awarded the Jeremy Irons scholarship for the Core Diploma at Associated Studios.

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Patrons

Sir Tim Rice, Jeremy Irons, Rory Bremner, Scott Alan, Timothy West, Jeremy Herrin, Rosalind Plowright OBE, Danielle Tarento, Alastair Lindsey-Renton, Gloria Onitiri and Mike Dixon

Meet the Patrons

Sir Tim Rice

Lyricist

Gloria Onitiri

Actress

Rory Bremner

Playwright | Comedian | Columnist

Danielle Tarento

Producer | Casting Director

Timothy West CBE

Director | Actor

Jeremy Irons

ACTOR

Scott Alan

Composer

Jeremy Herrin

DIRECTOR

Alastair Lindsey-Renton

AGENT

Rosalind Plowright OBE

OPERA SINGER

Mike Dixon

Musical Director

“Associated Studios will prepare you for a competitive but thrilling business and inspire you as a performer.

You will be working with brilliant practitioners who have an extraordinary wealth of knowledge.”

Sir Tim Rice

Our Alumni

The School has produced some of the best performers working in the industry today.

Alumni have featured as leads and swings in a host of West End shows, UK and international tours including Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Come from Away, Evita, Thriller, Motown, Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ Superstar, Singing in the Rain, Chicago, Cats, The Producers and more.

DAVID O'MAHONY

Recent Credits include:

Father Alexander / Ensemble in Mamma Mia (West End)

The Bodyguard (West End)

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (West End)

FRIDA LINNELL

Currently appearing as Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof at (Västerbottensteatern Theatre)

Recent Credits include:

Sofia and others in The story of the Brothers Lionheart (Astrid Lindgren's World)

Celine in Not Alone (Pik Presens Improkällare)

Multiple Roles in Captain Reko at Lill-Skansen (Theater Pegasus)

Hjärter Dam, Easter Hare in Alice in Wonderland (Kristianstad Theater)

KATE POWELL

Currently appearing as Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours, 1st Cover Mother Superior and second cover Mary Lazarus in Sister Act - A Divine Musical Comedy (UK & Ireland Tour).

Recent Credits Include:

Dan in The Goal (The Courtyard Theatre)

Flo Manero and Vocal Captain in Saturday Night Fever (Royal Caribbean Productions)

Sybil in Private Lives (Adonia Theatre Company)

AIMÉE CUPPER

Aimée graduated our MA Musical Theatre Performance course in 2022

Recent Credits include:

Jill in Jack and the Beanstalk (The Swan Theatre)

ADAM STRONG

Most recently Adam played Jafar in Disney's Aladdin (UK and Ireland Tour)

Recent Credits include:

Rock of Ages (UK and Ireland Tour);

The Barricade Boys (Sisco Entertainment)

The Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood (Daryl Back/Crossroads Pantomimes)

Betty Barnum (Dame) in Goldilocks and The Three Bears (Crossroads Pantomimes)

NATORII ILLIDGE

Currently appearing as Heels Ensemble/Cover La Chocolat in Moulin Rouge Musical at the Picadilly Theatre.

Recent Credits include:

Ikette/Cover Gigi & Zelma in The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre.

Singer/Dancer in Alan Partridge-Stratagem Live (Phil McIntyreLive Ltd. & Baby Cow)

Ensemble in Thriller Live UK & International Tour (Flying Music Company)

GIBSA BAH

Gibsa is currently appearing as cover for Banzai in Lion King (West End)

Recent Credits include:

Knave of Hearts-Jack in Queen of Hearts (Greenwich Theatre)

Anton in Icon of Betrayal (Tapping Frog Productions Ltd)

Mutumbo in Book of Mormon (West End)

SHAKEEL KIMOTHO

Most recently appearing in La Cage Aux Folles (Regents Park) as Jacob in 2023

Recent Credits include:

Coricopat in Cats (International Tour)

Beau Bells, the Spirit of the Bells (Principal) in Dick Whittingtion And His Cat (Norwich Theatre Royal)

Joe in Elegies For Angels, Punks & Raging Queens (Gradfest)

LAUREN WOOLF

Lauren graduated our MA Musical Theatre Course in September '23

Recent Credits include:

Lauren is currently appearing as Ensemble in I Should Be So Lucky (UK Tour)

COLLEEN ROSE CURRAN

Colleen studied on our MA Musical Theatre Course in 2023

Recent Credits include:

Ensemble and Second Cover Christine in The Phantom of the Opera (West End)

REECE MCKENZIE

Reece graduated our MA Musical Theatre Performance course in 2021.

Recent Credits include:

Reece is currently appearing in the ensemble and cover for Banzai in the UK tour of The Lion King

DANIEL N'GUESSAN-LOPEZ

Recent Credits include:

Soloist in A Night At The Musicals (Southwark Playhouse)

Dancer in In The Absence Of Justice (Burnt Lemon Theatre)

Chris in Going Outside (The Space Theatre)

ESME SEARS

Recent Credits include:

Bagheera in The Jungle Book (Derby)

Return of The Soldier (Hope Mill)

The Crucible (Storyhouse Theatre)

Rose in Gaze (Northern Stage)

Eve (First Woman) & Hummingbird in The Genesis Inquiry (Inquisitive Theatre)

Meet the Team

Leontine Hass is an internationally renowned Vocal Coach and Founding Principal / CEO of Associated Studios London and Melbourne.

Leontine has a busy private practice comprising commercial recording artists, West End Musical Theatre performers and younger, aspiring students. She teaches workshops and lectures internationally on singing, voice and performance. She rehabilitates voices after surgery, or as surgery prevention.

Our teaching staff are made up of top industry professionals working in the industry now. We support our impressive offering of Theatre practitioners such as established Musical Directors, Directors, Agents, Casting Directors, Vocal Coaches, Performers and Choreographers by enabling them to teach for us ‘in-between’ shows and professional work commitments.

Meet the Team

Charlotte Scott

Dancer & Choreographer | Dance Tutor

Ben Papworth

Musical Director | Musical Theatre Tutor

Michael Fry

Director & Writer | Senior Acting Tutor

Greg Arrowsmith

Musical Director | Musical Theatre Tutor

Scott Harrison

Deputy Principal | Vocal Coach

Leontine Hass

Founding Principal | Vocal Coach

Tim Jasper

Musical Director | Musical Theatre Tutor

Mark Hedges

Director & Choreographer | Musical Theatre Tutor

Dean Austin

Musical Director | SEnior Music Tutor

Kathy Taylor-Jones

Vocal Coach & Singer | Singing Tutor

Sam Spencer-Lane

Choreographer & Director | Senior Dance Tutor

Martina Laird

Actor | Acting Tutor

Mark Turnbull

Actor | Acting Tutor

Cressida Carré

Director & Writer | Acting & Dance Tutor

“Going to Associated Studios was one of the best decisions I've made to date! Thanks to AS I have been blessed to book 2 major West End shows. The teaching is incredible. I always felt challenged in the best possible way, and felt safe to make mistakes which helped my growth. AS will forever have a massive place in my heart.”

Gibsa Bah - 'Book of Mormon' West End & 'The Lion King' West End

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