SING SONDHEIM!
Singing & Performance Week
Featuring:
Musical Director – Leigh Stanford Thompson
Les Misérables, Miss Saigon
Performance Director – Pippa Duffy
Royal Academy Music
Vocal Coach – Claire Underwood
Hamilton (London & UK Tour), Les Misérables (London & UK tour), Phantom of the Opera (London), Oliver!, Mary Poppins (UK Tour), Wicked (London)
plus Guest Masterclass tbc
Tarifa | Southern Spain | May -June 2026
Check In: 30th May 2026 | Check Out: 6th June 2026
This course is not suitable for beginners. It is recommended for confident Choir Members, Amateur Performers & Theatre/Music Students
Experience the Ultimate Sondheim Vocal & Performance Retreat – Your chance to train and rehearse with Four West End pros.
This retreat will immerse you in over 30 hours of elite singing tuition and performance workshops. Elevate your understanding of Sondheim’s craft with a coveted masterclass and mentorship session with a special guest lead actor and take the stage to perform the iconic songs of America’s most revolutionary, influential, and revered composer and lyricist.
For over 50 years, Stephen Sondheim defined musical theatre excellence, earning accolades that include an Academy Award, an unprecedented eight Tony Awards—including a Special Tony for Lifetime Achievement—multiple Grammys, Drama Desk Awards, and a Pulitzer Prize. His genius transformed Broadway forever, and now it’s your turn to connect with his legacy.
Come with us and retreat to the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Spain, indulge in exquisite all-inclusive food, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey of artistic discovery and personal transformation.
This is more than a retreat — it’s your chance to step centre stage.
Classes will rotate between our three highly talented industry professionals which will take the form of group sessions, full ensemble classes and 1:1 sessions.
It doesn’t end there! As with all SERs, you will be joined by a celebrated performer for a masterclass and mentor session.
The retrun of this Sondheim holiday has been requested by numerous customers so places on this holiday are expected to sell out quickly. Be sure to secure your spot and prepare for an unforgettable musical journey!
As always at Sing Eat Retreat, great fun and good food will be top of the agenda as you meet and work with a small group of new like-minded friends.
Aims of the week
Work with West End Professionals to:
- Enhance Your Vocal and Performance Skills
- Perfect your Choice of A Sondheim Song
- Perform an End of Week Live Showcase
This holiday is tailored for confident amateur singers through to professionals and post-grads.
Prices From £1795*
What's Included in the Price
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30+ Hours tuition & performance
Max 21 attendees / 7 Per Class -
3 Industry professional singing tutors & music directors
3 Rehearsal Studios - Masterclass & Mentor Session with West End lead
- Live public concert performance
- 7 Nights in a secluded luxury villa **
- Full board
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Sauna & Outside Spa
Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers, Travel Insurance
* Prices vary dependent on room type chosen and persons sharing. Contact us for Choir Group Rates
** Hotel Room Options Provided
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. Final costs and times dependent on requests received and flight arrival times.
Gibraltar – Transfer will usually leave the Spanish border side around 2pm. Earlier if everyone is on earlier flights. Budget around £35 each way.
Transfers will depart on check out day in time to get you to Malaga by 10am and Gibraltar by 10:45am
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 (3 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 & Music Rehearsal for the end of week show!
Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Wine is included in the price of your holiday except for 1 night when you will dine out at your own expense.
You will not go hungry on SER holidays with an ever-changing menu served en Famille.
Lunches include: Giant Ceasar with BBQ Lemon & Oregano Chicken Breast – Grilled King Prawn with Orange & Feta Rice – Spanish Tapas Selections – Ploughman’s Lunches – Chicken Fajitas – Home baked Quiches. All served with soup and a selection of salads.
Dinners include: Moroccan Tagine – Mixed Paella – Asparagus Risotto – Salmon en Croute with Hollandaise – Whole Roast Chicken with Wild Mushroom & Dauphinoise – Home baked Lasagnes & Moussaka.
A snack bar of biscuits, fruit and cakes keeps any hunger pangs at bay!
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 pay more reasonable sole occupancy rates, whilst still 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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Shared room £1,895 per person (sharing with one other lady).
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Shared room £1,895 per person
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2 person Shared Room £1,895 per person, or Sole Use £2,395
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