A POPULAR Musical Theatre Summer School will return to Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre this August, led by West End star Monique Ashe-Palmer.

Ashe-Palmer has an impressive array of theatre credits including ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’ (The Gillian Lynne Theatre), ‘SIX’ (Vaudeville Theatre), ‘Madagascar the Musical’ (UK Tour), and ‘Waitress’ (UK Tour).

The performer will share her experience and knowledge with the aspiring performers, aged between 13 and 19 years, who sign up for the school, which will take place from Monday, August 19 to Friday, August 23.

Artistic programmes & youth theatre coordinator Abbie Riddell said: “We are thrilled to be joined by Monique for our Musical Theatre Summer School this year.

“It’s an exciting time for musical theatre in the UK, with new musicals engaging new audiences and creating a real buzz for the arts industry.

“For local young people to work with someone like Monique, who is currently in the West End cast of Standing at the Sky’s Edge, is an unmissable opportunity.”

The young performers who take part will have the opportunity to work alongside Ashe-Palmer on an array of theatre pieces before performing to family and friends as part of a sharing in the studio theatre.

The week-long course will enable the young participants to express their creativity, make friendships and develop show-stopping dramatic skills and techniques.

Taunton Brewhouse is delivering the course in collaboration with Rest End Ltd, which provides accessible, industry-led performing arts opportunities for schools, colleges, and theatre-loving individuals.

For more information about how to take part in the course, you can visit tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk or contact the Box Office on 01823 283244 (open weekdays from 10am – 4pm).