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SUMMER SCHOOL
17-21 AUGUST 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
Once a year, for one week Starmaker creates something very special. This year we present to you "SHOWSTOPPERS". We will be working on musical theatre showstopping numbers from The Great Gatsby, Legally Blonde, Oliver!, 13, Les Misérables, Sweeney Todd and more, and will including acting, singing and dancing for our end of week showcase.
Summer School is held at South Lake Primary School, Woodley.
It's a crazy, jam packed five days of fulfilling fun that culminates in the end of the week show to which you are invited!
If you have any questions before booking please do email us!
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
COSTS
£120 Ages 4-6 (10:00am-1:30pm)
£150 Ages 7-18 (10:00am-3:30pm)
£10 SIBLINGS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
£40 Breakfast Club* 8:30am-10:00am
£30 Rising Stars Afternoon Club 1:30pm-3:30pm
£50 non-refundable deposit required to secure your place. Breakfast, and afternoon clubs run Monday to Thursday. Discounts available to all Members of Starmaker, and students of Stage School and LAMDA. *Includes food and drink. Optional filmed recording of the show is £17.50 extra and subject to enough bookings.
DATES & LOCATION
17-20 August 2026
South Lake Primary School,
Woodley, Reading, RG5 3NA
21 August 2026
The Alan Cornish Theatre, The Oakwood Centre
Woodley, Reading RG5 4JZ
With a fun-packed end of the week day at the theatre!
SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE
RISING STARS (AGES 4-6)
10:00AM-1:30PM
MONDAY - THURSDAY
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8:30am - 10:00am Breakfast Club (optional extra)
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10:00am - 1:30pm Half Day Session
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1:30pm - 3:30pm Relaxed Activity Session (optional extra)
FRIDAY
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9:30am - 10:00am Arrive at the Oakwood Centre
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2:00pm - 2:30pm Show #1 Act 1
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2:30pm - 3:30pm Show #1 Act 2 (watching)
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3:30pm - Collection from the theatre foyer
SHINING STARS (AGES 7-11)
SUPER STARS (AGES 12-18)
10:00AM-3:30PM
MONDAY - THURSDAY
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8:30am - 10:00am Breakfast Club (optional extra)
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10:00am - 3:30pm All Day Session
FRIDAY
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9:30am - 10:00am Arrive at the Oakwood Centre
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2:00pm - 3:30pm Show #1 Act 1 & 2
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5:00pm - 6:30pm Show #2
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6:00pm - Collection from the theatre foyer
SHOW TICKETS
These will be available to purchase nearer the time. There will be two shows at 2pm and 5pm for you to choose from to watch, the Rising Stars (ages 4-6) will only be in the 2pm show. If you have a Rising Star and you want to watch the Shining & Super Stars show at 5pm you will need to purchase a ticket for your younger child too.
Tickets are on sale soon!
WHAT'S INCLUDED AT SUMMER SCHOOL
All prices include a free Summer School t-shirt and a link to download all the show photographs. Food and drink is included during the breakfast club - please do advise us of any allergies when booking. There is no tea club this year.
Book for Summer School 2026 by filling in the Registration Form to join in the fun. Summer School is staffed by licensed chaperones and fully DBS checked teachers and assistants.
For full wrap around child care options we are offering optional breakfast and tea clubs outside the core Summer School hours, plus relaxed afternoon sessions for ages 4-6 where they will be able to do fun arts and craft activities, play games and have a snooze if they need it. Timings for the Friday are listed above.
