020 8742 2861
At CTA we believe that a training in dance and drama is one of the best investments you can make for your child's future
Autumn Half-Term 2026 Annie v. Matilda Camp
Monday 26 October - Friday 30 October: Ages 6-14 years
CTA Performing Arts, established in 2008, is an award-winning dance and musical theatre school for young performers aged 3-18, featuring a world-class faculty of West End creatives. We are proud to have trained four West End Matilda’s, including one young performer from our *Matilda Musical in a Week* Summer Camp in 2023, who has gone on to play Matilda in the West End and is currently portraying Young Cosette in *Les Misérables*!
About Our Matilda v Annie October Half Term Musical Theatre Camp
Join us for an exciting week of musical theatre as we pit two beloved shows against each other: *Matilda* and *Annie*! Led by a talented team of West End creatives—including the acclaimed West End star **Stevie Doc**, who recently starred in *The Devil Wears Prada* as Andi, and has starred in *Mamma Mia* as Sophie, after winning the ITV reality show *Mamma Mia: I Have a Dream*—your child will have a unique opportunity to learn from the best.
Who Is This Musical Theatre Camp Suitable For?
This camp is perfect for children who love musicals, singing, dancing, and acting! No previous performing experience is necessary—just enthusiasm and a passion for the stage. Beginners will be nurtured throughout the week, while more experienced performers will be encouraged and challenged, with opportunities to take on lead roles. Most importantly, your child should love *Matilda* and *Annie*!
Camp Schedule
- **Dates**: Half-Term Monday 26 October to Friday, 30 October.
- **Time**: 10am – 5pm
- **Location**: CTA Performing Arts in our professional dance studios
- **Performance**: Friday at 4pm for parents and siblings
About the Shows
Which musical do you prefer: *Annie* or *Matilda*? During this week-long camp, your child will delve into both musicals, as well as explore songs from other favourites like *Wicked* and *Seussical*. Together, we will create an amazing and fun show, leaving the ultimate decision up to you, the audience, to decide which musical reigns supreme!
Our cast will perform in costume, adding to the excitement and creativity of the week!
Get ready for a fun-filled week that promises to inspire and entertain!
About CTA Performing Arts
A warm welcome to CTA Performing Arts. As a family business, run by myself and my husband Phil, and located in central Chiswick – we are not a franchise and we pride ourselves on our commitment to every student who attends CTA Performing Arts, whether they attend weekly classes or attend our holiday camps. If your child loves musicals and performing or if your child has dreams of a career on the stage – then our Musical Theatre Half Term camp will be the perfect outlet for their talent and enthusiasm.
Our students have starred in West Ends shows, Disney films, Regional Theatre, TV shows, and worked with Hollywood royalty. Graduates have also gone on to study at Oxford and Cambridge, training to be Doctors, Lawyers, Architects, Social Workers as well as those who have chosen a career within the Performing Arts. We believe that the skills we teach are transferable to all life aspects. In many findings, researchers are linking the study of performing arts to better child development and higher academic achievement.
We can’t wait to welcome your child to CTA Performing Arts and to give them the most amazing half term camp ever!
CTA Performing Arts - Where Memories Are Made.
Best wishes
Georgina Burns
Founder & Artistic Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What does my child need to bring on the day?
Food & Water
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Packed lunch and snacks. We take breaks halfway through the morning and afternoon sessions. We do not have microwave facilities on-site.
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Water Bottle. Please no fizzy drinks.
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We operate a No Nuts policy and we require all grapes to be cut up.
Clothing
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Trainers, something comfortable to wear and coats, jumpers.
Where do the Holiday Camps take place?
Our holiday camps take place in our own premises located in central Chiswick, next to Sainsburys and just off Chiswick High Road. Our studios are housed over 3 floors, with 2 professional dance studios, with sprung floors and wall to ceiling mirrors.
Main Location
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CTA Performing Arts 2 Belmont Road Chiswick London W4 5UH
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Reception Tel Number: 020 8742 2861 – our reception is manned from 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri.
Getting to CTA Performing Arts
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Nearest Tube: Chiswick Park
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Nearest Overground: Gunnersbury
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Parking: Metered parking in adjacent streets and outside. 2 hours free parking in Sainsburys.
Drop Off and Pick Up
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Children are dropped off at our Front Door. Doors will open 5 minutes before our morning session starts.
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Pick up from our Car Park at the back of the building. Please arrive 5 minutes before the camp ends.
Optional Early Drop Off
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These can be booked on our website when booking the camp and can be booked for individual days (please note there is no Late Pick Up available for this camp.
What happens if I am not picking up/dropping off my child?
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Please inform our reception staff when dropping your child off if there will be someone different picking up your child. Or email the office in advance who will be bringing/dropping off your child.
Do I have to book the whole week?
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Yes, for the Annie v. Matilda camp attendance each day of the week is required.
What Breaks do children having during the day?
There are 20 minute breaks halfway through each morning. Please bring healthy snacks for your child to have as well as their packed lunch. And NO NUTS.
Staff DBS Checks and First Aiders
At CTA Performing Arts, the safety of all our students is always our number one priority. All our staff are DBS checked. There is always a minimum of one qualified paediatric first aider on-site. We employ a mixture of qualified teachers, professional theatre performers and CTA Performing Arts students as part of our Student Training programme. The ratio is normally 1:8 staff to children.
Booking Cancellations
Please notify us immediately by phone or email if you need to cancel a booking.
14 Days before the camp commences
If you cancel a Booking more than 2 weeks before the camp commences, we will provide you a full refund.
Within 14 days before the Camp Commences
We will refund you the fees paid – less £15 which covers the booking fee paid to a third party.
24 hours before the camp commences
We cannot refund the fee, but will transfer your booking to a future camp.