SUMMER SCHOOL
11-15 AUGUST 2025
Once a year, for one week Starmaker creates something very special. This year we present to you "The Musical Magic of Lin-Manuel Miranda". We will be working on musical theatre numbers from shows that Lin-Manuel has either, written, sung or performed in, and will including acting, singing and dancing numbers 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!
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
£60 Tea Club* 3:30pm-5:00pm
£50 non-refundable deposit required to secure your place. Breakfast, afternoon and tea clubs run Monday to Thursday.
*Includes food and drink.
DATES & LOCATION
11-14 August 2025
South Lake Primary School,
Woodley, Reading, RG5 3NA
15 August 2025
The Alan Cornish Theatre, The Oakwood Centre
Woodley, Reading RG5 4JZ
With a fun-packed end of the week show 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)
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3:30pm - 5:00pm Tea Club (optional extra)
FRIDAY
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09:30am - 10:00am Arrive at the Oakwood Centre
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1:30pm - 2:00pm Show #1 Act 1
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2:00pm - 3:00pm Show #1 Act 2 (watching)
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3:00pm - 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
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3:30pm - 5:00pm Tea Club (optional extra)
FRIDAY
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9:30am - 10:00am Arrive at the Oakwood Centre
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1:30pm - 3:00pm Show #1 Act 1 & 2
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4:30pm - 5:30pm Show #2
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5:30pm - Collection from the theatre foyer
SHOW TICKETS
These will be available to purchase nearer the time. There will be two shows at 1:30pm and 4:30pm for you to choose from to watch, the Rising Stars (ages 4-6) will only be in the 1:30pm show. If you have a Rising Star and you want to watch the Shining & Super Stars show at 4:30pm 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 and tea clubs - please do advise us of any allergies when booking.
Book for Summer School 2025 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.