WELCOME TO THE
MUSICAL THEATRE CHOIR
Your West End vocal coach-led Adult* Musical Theatre choir. Experience the joy of singing show tunes together in beautiful harmony whilst improving your own voice.
Led by Kate Benson
*If you are below the age of 18, please contact the choir leader before purchase
SHOWTUNES & HARMONY
Sing songs from the West End and Broadway
IMPROVE YOUR VOICE
Singing tips from a West End vocal coach
PERFORM TOGETHER
National and local Community performances
WHERE
Herons Dale Primary School
Hawkins Crescent
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 6TN
This Venue is Fully Accessible with ample parking on site. For any specific access requirements, please contact the choir leader.
WHEN
Spring term 2025
Thursday 16th January -
Thursday 3rd April
12 Sessions
7:30pm - 9:00pm
AS SEEN...
CADOGAN HALL
Our choirs are came together on 1st July 2023 at Cadogan Hall in Central London for a huge Singalong hosted by West End Star and Olivier Award winner Cassidy Janson !
Sing-Along-A-Gareth
Gareth Malone has invited us to join his tour at the end of this year, for the second year in a row, as his on stage choir in multiple venues including the Cambridge theatre in the West End!
BBC RADIO LONDON WITH GABY ROSLIN
Sing Space Founder, Rachel Lynes, chatted with Gaby Roslin on BBC Radio London about our amazing choirs.
CHOIR LEADER
KATE BENSON
TRAINING:
Vocalist | Pianist | Conductor/Musical Director | Teacher (schools, private, theatre schools/academies)
MA, BA (Music)
I've lead all types of choirs for over 15 years, mostly contemporary, pop and rock, so I'm thrilled to be at the helm of two choirs focusing solely on show tunes as I've loved musical theatre since I saw the original production of Cats when I was a little girl. The drama, emotion and energy of that show shook my soul and lit a fire deep within me. I knew then and there that I would always be involved in creating music, and sharing its unique power with as many people as possible!
So come and sing with me. It'll be one of the best decisions you've ever made...
With grade 8 certificates in piano, voice and the clarinet, Kate is a highly accomplished music graduate from the University of Nottingham who has successfully inspired thousands of people to find their voice as a teacher and director of numerous amateur contemporary choirs. Kate believes our voices can help us to achieve a greater sense of happiness and has developed a fun, nurturing and empowering teaching style that unites and uplifts people of all ages and abilities. Kate regularly performs as a pianist and vocalist and has shared the stage with many house-hold names at many popular, public events - including BBC Proms in the Park and the annual LTA Winter Gala at the Royal Albert Hall.
Alongside her musical life, Kate is also a highly skilled and experienced pranayama (breathwork) practitioner and a professional and passionate writer. She earned her Masters of Art degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Surrey and has worked as a senior producer and reporter for both commercial and BBC radio stations. In March 2022, Kate published her debut novel, a fictional memoir: Limbo Land.
"I can’t think of a better opportunity than Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir to join."
KERRY ELLIS
West End Leading lady (Wicked, Les Mis, We Will Rock You)
West End Leading lady (Wicked, Les Mis, We Will Rock You)
"Sing Space is the real thing and you can get involved with it.”
ALICE FEARN
West End Leading lady (Come From Away, Wicked)
West End Leading lady (Come From Away, Wicked)
"Inclusivity is so important and I love that they bring communities together through singing."
KARIS ANDERSON
West End Leading lady (Tina Turner)
West End Leading lady (Tina Turner)
TERM FEES
1 TERM - one fee.
(12 weeks: Jan 16th UNTIL apr 3rd)
£125.40 one off fee
One off payment,
GBP VAT Included where applicable.
Total cost per term £125.40
- 12 weeks of term.
- One off payment of £125.40
- Know your term is completely paid for from the start.
- Transaction Fees included in price
1 term - INSTALMENTS
(12 WEEKS: Jan 16th UNTIL apr 3rd)
Bookings made before and including Sunday 19th Jan
£42.80 per instalment
3 instalments, paid monthly from sign up
GBP, VAT Included where applicable
3 monthly payments of £42.80 to the termly cost.
Total cost per term £128.40
Bookings made from Monday 20th Jan until Sunday 2nd Feb
£63.70 per instalment
2 instalments, paid monthly from sign up
GBP, VAT Included where applicable
2 monthly payments of £63.70 to the termly cost.
Total cost per term £127.40
- 12 weeks of term.
- Convenient option to spread cost of the single term's fee
- Transaction Fees included in price (per transaction)
*TERMS & CONDITIONS ↓
- Our Choir fees are available to purchase termly, in full OR an instalment payment plan.
The instalments will be charged as follows:
First payment on the day of sign up - then 2 further payments on the same date for 2 consecutive months on the 3 part instalment plan for bookings made before and including Sunday 19th Jan
OR
First payment on the day of sign up - then 1 further payment on the same date for 1 consecutive month on the 2 part instalment plan for bookings made from Monday 20th Jan until Sunday 2nd Feb
Your payment plan will automatically end when the last payment has been made. - When you choose the payment plan option all payments are required to be paid irrespective of attendance, or if you decide to leave the term part way through. This is not a pay as you go plan, but a way for you to pay the full term fee more comfortably if needed.
- Our Instalment payment plan and monthly rolling payments are available each term for a limited time, once the payment plan option has been removed from the website you will be required to pay the pro rata fee in full if you wish to join.
- Monthly Rolling payments cannot be stopped mid term unless the full amount of £125.40 has been paid. If you wish to cancel before this is fully paid, you are obliged to pay any outstanding fee.
- Any members who are renewing their Choir membership for a consecutive term will not be eligible for a refund under the 14 day policy or 14 day extended policy.
- ** Even though we believe YOU’LL LOVE IT, we understand that circumstances may mean you change your mind. We offer a 14 Day cooling off period from the day of purchase. Where payments are made in advance before the term starts, we will extend this gesture to include 7 days from the FIRST session of term. Sessions that have been attended, have already occurred after purchase or fall on the date of notification will be charged.
- After this 7 day period has ended, the fees are non refundable and the option to sell your seat to someone else who is not an existing choir member will be offered. We will also consider deferring your place to the next term if your request has been made by the 3rd week of term.
- If your purchase has been made after a taster session - the 14 days is reflective from your taster session date.
- We are understanding towards people's individual circumstances and will support you as best we can if you are having difficulty with payments. Please always reach out to us if you find you are having any financial difficulty. If after notification or 3 communication attempts the fees continue to go unpaid we have the right to revoke your membership or attempt to take payment on an alternative payment method on file.
- If for any reason you cannot attend a session you will have the opportunity to catch up with these sessions online via your choir's Facebook page - if you know you cannot attend sessions in advance of the term - the full fee is still required.
- Performance opportunities will require you to purchase a Sing Space T-Shirt.
- Any Government mandated lockdown or restriction of any kind may warrant us to move to online sessions. No refund will be given as sessions will still happen via live streaming.
- In cases where your Choir Leader may be ill - our priority is always to still have the session go ahead and your Choir Leader will provide cover for this session. If they are unable to find suitable cover for the session, time will be given to make up for the session missed. This may mean extended sessions throughout the rest of term or a week added to the end of term. You will not be refunded for this session in the first instance unless an alternative option cannot be given.
- Bank Holidays - for choirs who may be affected by Bank Holidays your Choir leader will decide ahead of term if the session will still go ahead on that day or moved to another day in the week. You will not be compensated if you cannot attend on bank holiday or the alternative day.
WHAT MAKES OUR CHOIRS SPECIAL
The Sing Space musical theatre choirs offer singers at all levels the opportunity to experience the joy of singing original musical theatre arrangements with like-minded musical theatre lovers. No audition needed for the regional choirs.
Led by qualified vocal coaches, you will benefit from expert and well-executed vocal technique instruction and learn how to use and develop your voice safely and effectively.
This is a musical theatre choir - we only sing songs from musical theatre. We are not an amateur dramatic society, so there’s no dancing or costumes.
The Sing Space musical theatre choirs offer performance opportunities throughout the year, ranging from local venues to iconic spaces such as Cadogan Hall in London. There are also opportunities to sing solos and/or in small groups, in a safe and supportive environment.
We recognise that members learn in different ways and come from a diverse range of musical backgrounds. With that in mind, we offer a multi-channel learning experience. You will learn new pieces each week with the guidance of your choir leader and be provided with sheet music to follow. You can support your learning between choir sessions using your vocal guide tracks and/or YouTube lyric/audio guide videos.
We know life can get busy and you won’t always be able to make every choir session. Each session is live-streamed through your choir’s Facebook group for you to watch in real-time or later at your own convenience, so no-one will feel they are falling behind.
Group singing offers mental health and wellbeing benefits, such as reducing stress and supporting social connection. The Sing Space choirs are a supportive and inclusive community.
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