How I Got into the West End | My Training Journey | Georgie Ashford
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
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Hi there! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas! I'm back in this confusing Festive period between Christmas and New Year with a highly requested video all about how I got into Performing in some of London’s Top West End Shows. I’m talking you through how I started, and where I trained, studied etc. I really hope that it’s helpful for those of you who are interested and that you enjoy!
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Thanks so much for the support! Absolutely no idea what I'm doing but that's the fun isn't it!
Lots of Love, Georgie xxx
Basically, I'm from up north in the UK and it's my dream to perform on the west end. I do musical theatre and dance. Not long ago I did a Cats west end workshop with actor Gary Watson and he said when I leave school I would definitely audition for one of the London performing arts schools.
I’m only 15 and my dream is to be in the west end when I’m older :)
This has been super helpful! I'm 26 and only now starting to follow this path. It would be really great if you could do a video on agents!! :)
Hi Georgie, im new. My daughter is auditioning right now for drama schools, she's 20 and currently doing a foundation year at EVOLUTION in Colchester, studying dance, acting and singing. She's wants to do MT with all her heart and soul. I hope she gets in somewhere. It's a tough nut to crack and lots of competition. My daughter says a career you do for love and not money. You are a lovely lady, full of inspiration and honesty. I loved your day in the life of a west end show. Great to see what goes on behind the scenes. Keep up the blogs x
I wish this had been my story, I auditioned so many times and got to second rounds and even final rounds but never any further. You did so well to get into every where first time.
Keep on trying! You can do it no one got it on their 1st time!!🥳
your story is incredible! I'm so jealous your life is what I dream about! I am looking to apply to GSA and arts ed as well, what songs did you do for your modern and legit because we have really similar voices! I'm not a very strong dancer... do you have any advice!?
thank you!!
I would love to hear about agents 😊
Really love that you’re doing these videos because there is not enough advice out there from people who’ve actually been through it s I’m cloning this as a career myself. However this is not intended to be hate just advice but I am in the industry at an amateur level at the moment and i know it gets even hard professionally so I just feel that for those who may not undersant the industry and are coming to this fresh you make it sound really easy. getting a scholarship to arts ed is no small thing. I understand you’re trying not to brag but it may be worth emphasising the difficulty and toughness of the industry. Just a suggestion! Love the video x
This is really helpful x I’d love to see interviews and talks about agents and I must ask what lipstick you are wearing because it is gorgeoussssss xxxx much love x
Thank you! It's Mac Hot Tahiti :) xx
This is exactly what I was wondering about thank you for making this video I live in Northern Ireland and there are no performing arts schools so I hope when I’m older to move to London and go to a college there I do dancing festivals and workshops too x hopefully I’m on the right track
Hi, I really really want to be in musical theatre as a career, and your videos have been so inspiring. I'm currently in Y11 and your journey have been everything I wish mine had been! I only starting considering a performing arts career in Y9, so I don't feel like I have enough experience. I would love to see a video on agents, I think it would be super helpful!
Thanks, Evie xx
I feel the same! I would love to get more involved in musical theatre but I also feel really inexperienced and don’t really know where to start, as I’m very average at singing, dancing and acting
Wow your are such an inspiration. I am doing btec performing arts in a sixth form college in west London area. I really want to go to drama school but I know it’s extremely tough to get in and they look for certain people and are very critical. I also don’t have much experience. It’s my third year doing performing arts in school/ college and I have two more years left. I am hoping to join Jackie Palmers stage school to help me improve.
Thank you for your videos.
Oreo 101 I'm going to Jackie Palmer Academy for 6th form in September! They are definitely a good stage school, and especially focus on dance (jazz, tap and ballet)
i’ve always dreamed of being on stage but i’m a decent singer but i haven’t got ‘musical theatre vocals’ if you get what i mean
a girl can dream :,)
Go for it!!!!
Georgie Ashford thank you❤️❤️
This is my dream!! I started doing musical theatre age 7 and I’ve always dreamed to work on the west end. I’m in yr11 and doing musical theatre at college to hopefully then go into a dance or drama college in the future. I can’t wait! Thank you for this video it’s really helped me x
Hi Georgie that was really interesting thank you. And yes, please do continue with what shows you have done. Hope you had a lovely Christmas 😊x
Thanks so much Julie! Hope you did too! xx
This was really inspiring
Can you also do a video on the differences between theatre colleges☺️
I can certainly try! 😊
Hi, I’m 12 and I’ve been dancing since the age of 2, however, I quit ballet at age 7. I really regret quitting because I feel like everyone goes ballet in the west end industry. Now I do HipHop/Streetdance, Musical Theatre dance and latin/ballroom. I’ve done a lot of drama and shows too. However, I don’t do much singing but I’m thinking of joining a school choir. Do you have any advice for me or anything? I’m wondering if you HAVE to go to a stage/dance school to get in to the West End? I wanted to stay at normal school until after sixth form, do you think this is the best option and what age do you think you should start auditioning? Thank you x
Hi I think that you should definitely do whatever is best for you! You do not have to go to stage school- but I think it’s something to look into! Don’t worry about the ballet thing! Not everyone does ballet and it sounds like you’re still doing loads of dance which is great! Joining a choir really helped me with my confidence when singing so I think that’s a great idea 😃 Best of luck with it all x
Georgie Ashford Okay, Thankyou so much! Xx
Georgie Ashford literally wanted to ask the same question so thank you as I really want to go to drama school for sixth form since I wasn’t able to go for high school. Thanks for the advice❤️
If you aren't already learning to read music, if you join a choir I would suggest you join one that does use at least some music rather than teaching by rote. It's not essential but it is a very useful skill to have
I'd love to see interviews with other people in theatre xx
I'm working on it :) xx
INTERVIEWS YES PLEASE!!!
Would you say that to be on the west end you have to be a triple threat? I am currently going to a drama college and am wanting to go to drama school (uni) and hopefully go into musical theatre yet my dancing ability is not as strong. What’s your opinion on this :) love your videos you’re very inspirational X
Hi I’m so sorry for the slow reply! I absolutely do not think you need to be a super strong dancer to have a career in the West End! I think, when you’re starting out it does help to have a basic understanding of dance, but it will completely depend on the parts you want to play and the types of shows you would like to be in :) I hope that is helpful? Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoy them :) x
Georgie Ashford that makes me feel a lot more confident. Thank you so much!😊x
Yes! Do a video on your past jobs! xx
Ellese Pegler Okie dokie 😊 xx
I’m starting stageworks college in September then hoping to go italia conte after that :) can’t wait to start my career in this field!! Xx
Woo best of luck! :)
Very glad i found your channel :) x
Currently at the Brit School doing Musical Theatre and this is very helpful:) x
Yay amazing I’m so glad you find it helpful :) xx
I would love to do anything on the west end from the ensemble all the way to the lead role. I don’t care because I have a passion for performing and I’d do anything to do this for a living 💜💜
Have you already done an agency video if not, can go do one please😘🙂
Sure 😊
Interviews sound so fun! Maybe the musicians/choreographers/managers, too if you're able to! xx
if you don't mind me asking which dance school did you attend when you were younger , I'm just curious because you are from my hometown Xxx
Hi, I know I'm kinda late but I wanted to ask if you have any advice for someone who isn't from the UK but wants to study acting there. I'm from Germany and that would be my biggest dream.
I love your vids and thank you in advance❤
So helpful and encouraging! Thank you!!! Xx
Thank you for watching 😊 xx
In 3rd year shows, if you don’t play a lead or have a part (ie you’re in the ensemble) are you as likely to get scouted by an agent than not having a lead? x
Loved this video! I was just wondering because I'm 16 years old and interested into going into the theatre industry and I've been given a conditional offer to a college to study Performing Arts diploma but I haven't had proffesional dance lessons for a while now, do you think it's too late for me to re-start?
No absolutely not!
Hi Georgie , my dream is to be in the west end but I do dancing basically everyday after school but it’s pop / street dance . Would you say I need to start like tap or contemporary or jazz dance classes even though I am self trained when it comes to the flexibility part of it . I also take vocal lessons but I don’t feel like my voice is currently at “ west end material “ if you have any tips to kind of improve my singing skills that would be much appreciated btw love your videos ( I’m 14 ) ❤️❤️
Hi Gabby! I definitely think learning as many different types of dance is helpful, in particular jazz, ballet and tap! Also I think having regular singing lessons is brilliant for vocal training but don't worry too much you have lots of time and your voice is still changing :) xxx
Thanks xxx
I am only 14 but planning on taking performing arts a level. Im an alright actor and plan to take singing lessons. i would lov eto perform on the west end and big theaters but i feel like im not a good enough actor
Hi, I know it’s been a while since this video came out but I have only just found this channel and it’s so so helpful, do you personally think that if you want to be on the west end and have a career on the west end that you need to go to a London performing arts school to have a better chance? I have got into a performing collage and I don’t know if it will provide me the best chance as it isn’t actually in London.
Hi! I don’t think it is a necessity to go to a school in London. I think a school can be anywhere and still be great as it’s ultimately what you take from your time there! However schools in London are good for connections and reputation wise but it is really up to you!
Thank you, I understand about having better connection from a London school but also that makes me feel better about going somewhere else other than London
Hi! I love your videos and was wondering if you could give me some advice. I love musical theatre and want it to be my future career but I also want a degree in a different subject and I know universities have theatre productions and societies that you can be apart of. Do you think it would practical if I did my BSc in computer science while performing on the side then do my masters in musical theatre?
I'm 14 and it's been my dream since I was 7. I dance, sing and act! Is it possible???
Yes definitely! Go for it!
What was the performing arts school called? Xx
Hi I am just wandering if their are any shows or musicals that I could audition for as I have been in school of rock and jophese and goodnight Mr tom and I have been in the assemble but I am wanting to push myself to sing solo or say lines. Many thanks jack
Do you think there's a lot of discrimination in the industry based on where you get your degree from? Its always artsed and mountview in the programmes, never universities, but the cost of those drama schools are so unreachable for a lot of people. Have you worked with people with degrees from unis?
Hi I understand what you mean, i think it’s because the schools have such a good reputation, however I definitely have worked with people who have been through lots of different forms of education. It really just depends but it’s not the be all and end all if you don’t go to those colleges!
@@GeorgieAshford Thank you for your reply!
Hey Georgie,
Do you think going to high end performing schools/uni matters when auditioning for the west end? Or do small town schools (ie. in Scotland) have as likely a chance?
Hi Hannah! I think it helps only in that lots of Agents will specifically go into the top schools to find people to sign, that does not mean however that it isn’t possible it most definitely is!! There are lots of great schools out there and just because a school isn’t one of the biggest it doesn’t mean it isn’t great! Also, I’m a firm believer in it being how hard you work at whatever school you go to, not just what school you happen to be at :) I hope that helped xx
Is it still possible for one to get into musical theatre even if you don't attend a drama school such as your former school? I'm 13 and don't have the chance to go to one but attend to dance lessons (ballet, tap and jazz) and I also do musical theatre
Yes definitely! You do not need to go away to school at all :)
I want to try and get the role of Elphaba in Wicked The Musical x
Go for it!
Hi! I really want to be on the west end, like it’s my dream and I’m good at acting and singing and I’m 13 now and I’m not very strong in dance. I may be joining a dance group soon to improve. Although I do all these things I just don’t think I’m good enough but I believe I could make it. Have you got any advice? Like agents, auditions etc..
Hi Aliyah! The most important thing is to believe in yourself and then everything else will follow. I'd say keep working hard at all three and then when you're a bit older start looking into theatre schools. Also in terms of auditions it's always good to get a head start, so maybe start thinking about songs that you could sing or monologues to perform :) Hope that helps! x
Georgie Ashford thanks !
Hi I’m 14 and have been dancing since I’m 3 and I love it and it’s my dream to be on the west end I am not clever and cannot sing I’m okay at acting but dancing is my strongest but how would I get on the west end because I would like to go to dance college but don’t know where to go from there do I have to do auditions and will my dance teachers at college apply me for them xx
Hi there! The best thing to do is to do lots of research online and also chat to your dance teachers and parents about it. Best of luck with it all :) xx
Hi I’m in training hopefully getting into the west end and I was just wondering what was the school where you did half school work half dance because it sounds interesting!
Hi Sam, it was a school called Tring Park School of Performing Arts! x
Georgie Ashford Omg it's so cool that you went to Tring - they are an AMAZING school! I auditioned for their MT course for 6th form but didn't get in 🙁
Hi Georgie I have recently just taken level 2 performing arts i will now be going onto level 3 performing arts for two years and if I work hard enough I should be getting a extended diploma out of it, I am extremely passionate about performing and I am determined to take it further. Your videos have really helped me and inspired me to go on to the west end just like you! my question is after level 3 should I go onto studying performing arts in university or study at a performing arts school and also is there any other certain tips and tricks or advice you could give me to up my chances of getting onto the west end because I am very determined to do it, thanks for taking your time to read this❤️
Hi Kat! Thank you so much, I'm so happy you're finding the videos helpful! I would definitely recommend auditioning for performing arts school- however there are also some amazing university courses out there so it's really just about your personal preference and doing your research. Keep practising and most importantly- believe in yourself because you CAN do it :) Best of luck with everything! xx
Georgie Ashford I really appreciate you taking the time to reply, thank you so much! xx
Do you need to be able to read sheet music for an audition
Hi! I’m from Ireland, where we don’t really have schools that let you do musical theatre part time or anything like that. Do you have any suggestions of how to get into the industry, having less options for schools?
Hi, there! I'd say get involved as many classes as you can in your area and then if you find you're really serious about it, maybe look into auditioning for some schools in or near London? xx
whats the name of the performing arts school you got into when you were 13?
Hi i'm very grateful for your videos. You're so kind😍. i'm korean, and 21. I dream to be a musical actress, and west end is my stage of dream .It would be really lovely if you answered my question. Is there any way that asian musical actress performs in west end? I want to know the examples of character, agents, cognition, and sth like that. Please answer to me, god bless you.
Hi thanks so much! Most definitely! The west end has people from everywhere performing in lots of different roles!
I sing but don’t dance but I would love to but I’m so busy singing! I’m doing a musical theatre summer school at a famous theatre school and I’m trying to improve my flexibility to make sure I can do my best without actually dancing. Is dance key to being able to perform on the west end? My dream role is Glinda in wicked so would dancing benefit me?
Hi that's amazing! No dancing is definitely not key, however it does help in some cases. It really depends on the show :) x
Georgie Ashford thank you so much ❤️❤️
Okay literally me!! Going to YMT this summer and on my way to the splits since dance isn’t my thing, plus glinda dream role! xxx
Georgia Tuke twins! I’m starting dance in September now so hopefully I can get better at it xx
sophie h what’s your twitter we should chat! xx
Hi! It’s my dream to be in the west end! I am 19 and didn’t do gcse or a level performing arts, do you think I’d still be able to get into drama college? 😊
Of course! Go for it :) xxx
What was the school called where you did academic stuff half day?
Liberal arts school I think!!
My dream is to be in Wicked the musical haha :)
Do you need to have a strong dance ability to get into musical theatre school if you are a strong singer/ acter ?
No you don't :) x
I would love to be in the westend
what performing arts school did you go to ?
Arts Ed!
i want to audition for bruce in matilda but i don't know how to dance that well
Maybe find a local dance class!
I would love to be in Matilda, school of rock or Mary poppins but I’m too tall for all 3 :(
Don’t worry! There’s lots of shows and lots of time :) xx
what have you performed in
Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, Beautiful, ShowBoat, Oliver, Oklahoma and a fair few others :)
What school was it where you did dance and school x?
It was Tring Park in Hertfordshire x
Woo basingstoke
What performing arts school did you go to?
Arts Educational in London x