PYR YOUNG COMPANY
THE WEST END HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE
Four days of singing, dancing, acting, new friends and West End magic, culminating in one unforgettable live Halloween musical theatre show. Performing alongside West End performers as a Young Company for the week.
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They won't just attend a workshop.
They'll join a company.
For four days, your child becomes part of the PYR Young Company.
They'll work with professional actors, singers, dancers, teachers and West End guest performers while creating their own Halloween musical theatre show.
Everything they learn builds towards one goal: a live performance for family and friends on Thursday.
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Ceili O'Connor
Director of Prep Your Rep LDN
Ceili O'Connor is a professional actor, singer, vocal coach and Director of Prep Your Rep LDN, with extensive experience working both professionally onstage and with young performers.
Ceili recently played Rosalie Mullins in the international tour of School of Rock, working alongside a company of hugely talented young professional performers.
Her West End credits also include playing Miss Lark in Mary Poppins, and she was Understudy Dorothy in the original production of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium.
Alongside her professional performing career, Ceili has worked with Stagebox as a Vocal Balance singing teacher, training the next generation of professional young performers.
Her work with young actors includes coaching children preparing for West End auditions, TV and film work, including young performers auditioning for professional productions such as Mrs Doubtfire in the West End.
Ceili understands both sides of the rehearsal room: what it feels like to work professionally alongside children, and how to help young performers build confidence, technique and resilience.
Her aim with PYR Young Company is to create the kind of professional, exciting and supportive rehearsal environment that makes children feel brave enough to try, learn and belong.
Train. Create. Rehearse. Perform.
Each company rotates through professional singing, dance and acting sessions, while everything they learn feeds directly into the final show.
SING
Musical theatre repertoire, ensemble vocals, harmonies and professional vocal coaching.
DANCE
Original choreography, performance skills, movement and storytelling.
ACT
Scenes, characters, confidence, comedy, storytelling and imagination.
WEST END GUESTS
Professional performers join the children for masterclasses, rehearsals and Q&As.
We're actually putting on a show.
Everything the children work on during the four days builds towards The PYR Halloween Spectacular — a one-hour live musical theatre performance for family and friends.
Three companies. One huge finale.
- Approximately 25 children in each company
- Each company has its own featured performance moment
- Original acting scenes link the show together
- Two full-company musical theatre numbers
- Professional guest performer moments
- Every child performs
- Two audience tickets included with every booking
Professional standards. Supportive environment.
We know you are trusting us with far more than your child's singing and dancing. Their safety, confidence and experience matter just as much.
SAFE & SUPPORTED
Appropriate safeguarding procedures, DBS-checked team members and clear sign-in and collection processes.
THREE SMALLER COMPANIES
Rather than one huge class, children work in groups of approximately 25 with teachers, assistants and management onsite.
CONFIDENCE FIRST
High professional standards without an intimidating atmosphere. Children are encouraged, challenged and supported.
From first rehearsal to opening night.
MEET & CREATE
Meet the company, begin songs, choreography and scenes, and start building confidence as a team.
BUILD THE SHOW
Singing, dance and acting sessions continue, alongside professional guest workshops.
PUT IT TOGETHER
Numbers are polished, scenes connect and the companies begin running the full production.
SHOWTIME
Final rehearsals, dress rehearsal, performance prep — then lights up for family and friends.
Half-term childcare they'll actually want to attend.
The core day runs from 9am–5pm, with optional wraparound care for families who need a little extra flexibility.
EARLY DROP-OFF
From 8:00am
CORE DAY
9:00am–5:00pm
LATE PICK-UP
Until 6:00pm
Quite a lot in four days.
- Four days of musical theatre training
- Professional acting tuition
- Professional singing coaching
- Dance and choreography
- West End guest sessions
- Company rehearsals
- Participation in the final show
- PYR Young Company certificate
- Company lanyard / backstage pass
- Two tickets to the final performance
- New friendships
- A huge confidence boost
Ready to join the company?
Places are limited to approximately 75 children across three companies.
The grown-up questions.
Does my child need previous performing experience?
No. We welcome children with different levels of experience and will divide them into appropriate groups.
Does my child have to audition?
No. Everyone who books becomes part of the PYR Young Company.
Will every child perform?
Yes. Every child will be involved in the final performance.
Where is it taking place?
The programme takes place in Ealing in a venue with three dedicated rehearsal spaces and a larger performance space.
Is early drop-off available?
Yes. Optional early drop-off begins at 8am and late collection is available until 6pm.
Can we watch the show?
Absolutely. Every child's booking includes two tickets to the final performance.
Who will teach my child?
Professional performers, vocal coaches, choreographers and theatre practitioners, alongside guest professionals from the West End and UK theatre industry.
Give them a half term they'll actually remember.
Four days. Three companies. Professional performers. New friends. And one enormous show.
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