Sing Les Mis!
A Mixed Vocal Style Singing & Performance Holiday

Featuring:
Performance Director – Sam Hiller
Associate Director Les Misérables

Musical Director  – Leigh Stanford Thompson
Les Misérables Miss Saigon

Vocal Coach  – TBC

Tarifa | Southern Spain | May 2025

Check In: 17th May 2025  |  Check Out: 24th May 2025

One of our most popular holidays!  Immerse yourself in the grand and uplifting melodies of Les Misérables at May’s Sing Eat Retreat.  This holiday is designed to offer a deep dive into the diverse vocal techniques applied in Les Misérables and is perfect for singers who wish to explore a new vocal style, such as learning a more contemporary sound or a contemporary singer looking to enhance their legit style.

Set in our luxurious villa in Spain, this 6 day / 7 night singing holiday is led by industry professionals including the Associate Director of Les Misérables, the Musical Director of We Will Rock You, who will provide over 30 hours of singing tuition and performance rehearsal.  Join in a week long Masterclass and Workshop with Associate Director Sam Hiller – fresh from Les Misérables in the West End and on tour.

The week will combine group coaching and 1-to-1 assessment using the esteemed Estill vocal training method.

Nestled on the Southern Spanish coast, you’ll have ample time to soak up the spring sun on local beaches, explore the mountainous Spanish countryside, or take a trip with us to whale watch.  This holiday is perfect for modern and classical choir members, musical theatre enthusiasts, hobby singers and Les Mis fans!

As always at Sing Eat Retreats, great fun and good food will be top of the agenda whilst you meet and work with a small group of new like-minded friends.

Aims of the week

Working with professionals to…

This holiday is tailored for experienced amateur singers and performers or music theatre groups who wish to enhance their singing and performance ability by working with West End professionals.

Prices From £995*
What's Included in the Price

Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers, Travel Insurance
* Prices vary dependent on room type chosen.  Contact us for Choir Group Rates
** Hotel Room Options Provided
*** On 1 evening attendees will eat and pay at a local restaurant
**** Subject to Weather


Travel

FLY TO MALAGA – Flights are available from most UK and European cities to Málaga – one and a half hour’s drive from the retreat.

FLY TO GIBRALTAR – There are direct flights to Gibraltar from London and Manchester. Gibraltar airport is a 40 minute drive, once across the border.

TRANSFERS

We usually arrange one transfer from each airport. The cost is variable dependent on how many people have requested a transfer. We use official transfer companies and simply pass on the costs.

Malaga – book your flight to arrive no later than 1:30pm for an approx. transfer of 2pm. Budget around £55 each way. 
Gibraltar – Transfer will usually leave the Spanish border side around 2pm. Earlier if everyone is on earlier flights. Budget around £35 each way.

PLEASE NOTE – Final costs and times are dependent on requests received and flight arrival times. 

Transfers will depart on check out day in time to get you to Malaga by 11am and Gibraltar by 11:30am
We will gather your transfer requirements and flight details once we have received your Singing Holiday Booking.
Coach Travel – Malaga Airport to Algeciras via Avanza Bus. Book online or there is a ticket booth at the airport. Algeciras is a 15 minute journey to the villa in a Taxi.

How it Works

Days are split between group singing and rehearsals, 1 to 1 sessions (2 each), and smaller group sessions in hourly classes starting from 10am through to early evening.

Don’t worry! There will be plenty of breaks and chances for Sun / Pool time!

You will be allocated a mentor for the week but you will work with all directors and coaches rotating through 3 differing classes each day. Vocal Tech, Performance Direction and The Music & Rehearsal sessions for the end of week show!

Food

We know amazing food and new taste experiences are key to a great holiday so we carefully choose chefs who can deliver fresh, healthy, balanced menus showcasing the wealth of fabulous produce of Spain via a variety of local traditional dishes and international cuisine.

This holiday includes all meals and snacks, wine, beer or softs with dinner, except on one night when the group will eat out at their own expense.

The Accommodation

THE VILLA

Huerta Belinda, where the Singing Holiday takes place, is a majestic large mansion in the small and natural urbanisation of El Cuarton.  It is 8km from bohemian Tarifa and its wonderful beaches.  The mansion has a beautiful pool and gardens, lovely patios for relaxing and magnificent views.  There are eight bedrooms at the villa sleeping a total of 17 people.

HOTEL MESÓN DE SANCHO

Offsite and just a 2-minute drive away is Mesón de Sancho, a quaint, traditional Spanish hotel.  The bedrooms offer heating, television, telephone, full bathroom, free Wi-Fi and the hotel itself is set in beautiful gardens for your relaxation, plus outdoor pool and gym.

Those opting to stay at the hotel will benefit from more budget friendly sole occupancy rates, whilst benefiting from all the facilities, meals and drinks at the villa.  Free transfers are provided between the hotel and villa.

Tarifa, Spain is the most southerly town in mainland Europe and is only 14km from Africa.  The views from Huerta Belinda look across to Africa over the Strait of Gibraltar.  Tarifa is a world-class kitesurfing destination and the Strait of Gibraltar is full of dolphins and whales who crisscross from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.

The nearest airports are Gibraltar (30 minutes) and Málaga (1 hour 30 minutes).

Addresses:

  • Huerta Belinda, El Cuarton, Tarifa 11380, Province of Cádiz
  • Mesón de Sancho, Carretera N340 Km 94, Tarifa 11380, Province of Cádiz

Huerta Belinda

Hotel Mesón de Sancho

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Prices shown include accommodation, meals, drinks & all musical tuition & activities

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