Kander & Ebb:
Sin, Sass & Showbiz
From £1795 – 7 nights | 30+ hours of tuition | private lessons | full board with wine & beer | 4 West End tutors | masterclass with West End star | final showcase
Guest Mentor – Josefina Gabrielle
West End Lead – Chicago (Roxie & Velma) Les Miserable, Oklahoma
Musical Director – Leigh Stanford Thompson
Les Misérables Miss Saigon
Performance Director – Katherine Hare
Director Tina Turner the Musical, Bat Out Of Hell West End
Vocal Coach – Hollie Cassar
Singer-Songwriter. West End Performer. Associate Royal Academy of Music
Tarifa | Southern Spain | November 2026
Check In: 7 November 2026 | Check Out: 14 November 2026
From the smoky decadence of Cabaret to the razor-edged brilliance of Chicago, Kander & Ebb didn’t just write musicals...They defined an era.
Sultry harmonies, dangerous characters, unapologetic storytelling and show-stopping numbers that demand presence.
This is musical theatre with bite.
An Advanced Week — Without the Intimidation
We describe this as an advanced course because we move at pace, dive deep into character, and expect you to come ready to work.
But you do not need to be a professional. If you have amateur musical theatre experience or sing in a confident choir, perform locally, or have previously attended SER — you are exactly who this week is designed for.
You simply need:
• A solid basic vocal foundation
• Some performance experience (amateur level is absolutely fine)
• A willingness to be challenged creatively
If you’re not starting out — but you’re ready to stretch — you’ll thrive here.
Train Like You’re Rehearsing the West End
Across seven nights and six intensive days at our luxury Spanish villa, you’ll work with our trusted SER A-Team alongside a very special masterclass guest:
Josefina Gabrielle — West End leading lady and star of Chicago, joining us for an exclusive masterclass and mentoring session.
Using the iconic Kander & Ebb scores as our core study material, you’ll focus on:
🎭 Acting Through Song
🎤 Contemporary musical theatre vocal technique
🎶 Estill Voice Training methodology
✨ Character depth, storytelling and stage presence
Training rotates between three industry professionals and includes:
• Full ensemble sessions
• Small group work
• 1:1 tuition
• A high-level masterclass
• Over 30 hours of focused coaching and rehearsal
All building toward an end-of-week public performance.
This is immersive. Focused. Electric.
Who Is This For?
Confident amateur performers.
Previous SER attendees ready for the next level.
Choir members who want more character work.
Musical theatre students seeking depth.
Soloists ready to sharpen their craft.
If you’ve ever wanted to feel what it’s like to rehearse at a professional level — this is your chance.
‘Such an enjoyable retreat! Plenty of singing, guided by top notch tutors and industry professionals. Rounded off with a masterclass and show. Tasty food, comfortable accommodation’. – Bernie – March 2025
Aims of the week
Work with West End Professionals to:
- Enhance Your Vocal and Performance Skills
- Perfect your Choice of A Kander & Ebb Song
- Perform an End of Week Filmed Concert
This holiday is tailored for confident amateur singers through to professionals and post-grads.
Prices From £1595 Shared
See 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
- 3 Private Vocal & Performance Sessions
- Live Showcase
- 7 Nights in a secluded luxury villa **
- Full Board plus Drinks
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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
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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Prices shown include accommodation, meals, drinks & all musical tuition & activities
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Sole Occupancy 3* Hotel Room £1,795
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Shared room £1,745 per person, or sole use £2,095
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Shared family / group 2 room unit with 3 person occupancy £1595per person (3 pax) book here
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£2,395 sole use / £2,895 with partner
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Shared room £1,895 per person
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2 person Shared Room £1,795 per person, or Sole Use £2,295
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£1,795 sole use / £2,295 with partner
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Shared Room £1,795 per person
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2 person Shared Room £1,795 per person
Travel
FLY TO MALAGA – Flights are available from most UK and European cities to Málaga – one hour and 45 mins 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 and allow you through passport control and luggage collection no later than 1:30pm for a transfer departure time of 2pm. Budget around £55 each way
Gibraltar – the transfer will usually leave the Spanish border side around 3pm, but this is flexible dependent on when everyone is arriving. Budget around £35 each way.
PLEASE NOTE: Final costs and times are dependent on requests received and flight arrival times.
RETURN Transfers will depart on check out day at 8.30am – Travel time to Malaga Airport is one hour and 45 mins and to Gibraltar Airport is 40 mins (subject to traffic).
If your flight schedules do not align with the designated pick-up / drop-off times, then why not stay a night in stunning Malaga or on the beach in Torremolinos – both are a stone’s throw from the airport.
We will gather your transfer requirements and flight details via the Registration Form once we have received your Singing Holiday Booking.
Coach Travel – Efficient and very reliable! 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 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 subjects; Vocal Tech, Performance Direction & Music Rehearsal in preperation for the end of week show!
Food
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served with Wine is included in the price of your holiday.
You will not go hungry on SER holidays with an ever-changing menu served en Famille.
Indulge in our mouthwatering lunches, featuring: Juicy Giant Caesar salad topped with smoky BBQ Lemon & Oregano Chicken Breast; Succulent Grilled King Prawns served with zesty Orange & Feta Rice; a tantalizing selection of Spanish Tapas; hearty Ploughman’s Lunches; Flavour-packed Chicken Fajitas; and rich, homemade Quiches. Lunches come with freshly made soup and a vibrant assortment of salads.
For dinner, treat yourself to exquisite dishes like: Fragrant Moroccan Tagine bursting with spices; Authentic Mixed Paella with tender seafood and saffron; Creamy Asparagus Risotto; Salmon en Croute draped in silky Hollandaise; Whole Roast Chicken paired with Wild Mushrooms & dauphinoise potatoes; and comforting, home-baked Lasagnes.
A feast for the senses await you!