Sing! Kander & Ebb: Chicago to Cabaret

  • Tarifa
  • Southern Spain
  • 7-14 November 2026
From £1,795 · Special Guest Josefina Gabrielle · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private lessons · luxury villa · full board · West End tutors · final showcase
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FEATURING

West End Professionals

Josefina Gabrielle

Guest Mentor

West End Lead – Chicago (Roxie & Velma),
Les Miserable, Oklahoma

Leigh Stanford Thompson

Musical Director

Les Misérables, Miss Saigon

Katherine Hare

Performance Director

Director Tina Turner the Musical,
Bat Out Of Hell – West End

Hollie Cassar

Vocal Coach

Singer-Songwriter, West End Performer,
Associate Royal Academy of Music

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THE EXPERIENCE

Give ’Em the Old Razzle Dazzle

A week of musical theatre training built around the work of Kander & Ebb — where character, storytelling and musical detail take centre stage. From the smoky decadence of Cabaret to the razor-sharp brilliance of Chicago, this is material that demands confidence, control and intent.

Across the week, you’ll work closely with expert tutors to develop vocal technique, explore character depth and refine performance skills, through a mix of ensemble sessions, small group work and focused coaching.

KEY DETAILS

Voices: All voices SATB
Level: Beginners to amateur Intermediate
Focus: Acting through song, musical theatre performance
Includes: Full board, private sessions, masterclass, final showcase
Duration: 7 nights

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The Highlights

Train like you’re rehearsing in the West End

Guided by West End professionals

Work with industry professionals, including a guest masterclass with a leading West End performer.

Deep character and storytelling work

Explore acting through song, character depth and stage presence using iconic Kander & Ebb material.

Intensive, focused training

30+ hours of structured coaching across ensemble sessions, small groups and private tuition.

A demanding but supportive environment

A mixed course without the intimidation, designed for beginners thought to confident amateurs ready to stretch.

Final showcase performance

End the week with a live performance bringing together everything you’ve developed.

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HOW THE WEEK WORKS

Higher level. No pressure. Just focused musical theatre training

Days are structured across group rehearsals, 1:1 sessions and smaller classes, from morning through to early evening.
The week builds steadily towards a final showcase performance.

Throughout the week, you’ll focus on:

  • Acting through song and character work
  • Vocal technique and control
  • Musicality, phrasing and interpretation
  • Performance confidence and stage presence

We rehearse with focus, always in a supportive and encouraging environment.

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Sing Eat Retreat is the best holiday experience I have ever had. The location was paradise, the food outstanding, and the coaching genuinely transformative. The team delivered a level of hospitality beyond anything I’ve experienced. This is the greatest retreat ever.

Guest, 2025 Retreat
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THE EXPERIENCE

Beyond the music

The week unfolds on the southern coast of Spain, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.

  • Beaches, sea air and open landscapes
  • A laid-back old town with a vibrant atmosphere
  • Time to reset between sessions
  • A luxury villa setting close to the coast
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Prices From £1,795

What's included in the price

7 nights accommodation
Full board with meals, wine and beer
30+ hours of tuition and rehearsal
2 private vocal and performance sessions
West End tutors and musical directors
Guest masterclass and mentoring session
Final showcase performance

Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers & Travel Insurance
Please Note – Final activities will be dictated by the weather

BOOK YOUR RETREAT

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The Garden Room
Nov 2026 – Kander & Ebb

Shared room £1,745 per person, or sole use £2,095

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Shared room £1,895 per person

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Mesón de Sancho 3* Hotel
Nov 2026 – Kander & Ebb – Sole Use

Sole Occupancy 3* Hotel Room £1,795

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Contact Us

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We’ve got you covered! Travel feels uncertain right now—we know!

That’s exactly why we’ve introduced our Peace of Mind Booking for all bookings from today.

If your flight is disrupted due to major travel issues, you won’t lose your retreat.
We’ll simply move your experience to another date—no stress no hassle!

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The Situation

The choir wanted to give the group:

Fresh musical energy
Deeper expressive singing
Time to reconnect as an ensemble

What they didn’t want was a conventional choir course.

They were looking for something serious enough to develop musically — but uplifting and enjoyable at the same time.

The Retreat

Thirty-six singers travelled to southern Spain for a five-day Sing Eat Retreat.

Each day balanced focused musical work with time to relax, explore the landscape and enjoy being together outside the rehearsal room.

The musical programme was led by West End musical theatre professionals, working in close collaboration with the choir’s own leadership to support the choir’s artistic goals.

Together they explored:

Vocal technique
Expressive storytelling in music
Ensemble balance and blend
Performance confidence

There were also smaller sectional sessions and coaching, allowing singers to explore their voices in more depth.

Despite several hours of singing each day, the experience never felt heavy.

“We worked hard — really hard — but it never felt tiring.
It was energising.”

The Turning Point

The real change came midweek.

As the singers relaxed into the environment and coaching style, something shifted in the ensemble sound.

Voices became freer.
Phrases became more expressive.
The choir began singing with greater emotional connection.

“Suddenly we weren’t just singing the notes anymore —we were telling the story.”

The Final Performance

The retreat concluded with a relaxed public concert for locals.
There was confidence, connection and joy.

“It felt like we were singing together again.”

Impact of the Retreat

By the end of the week the Duffers & Gruffers Choir reported stronger vocal confidence, improved ensemble blend and a renewed musical energy. But the biggest change was emotional.

“It re-ignited the joy of singing.”

Since returning to the UK, the impact has continued. The choir has embraced more expressive repertoire, rehearsals feel more relaxed and energised, and members describe the group as “better and happier” — a powerful shift for a choir that had been together for more than two decades.

Several elements made the difference: collaborative musical leadership from the SER coaches, time together beyond the rehearsal room that strengthened the choir’s sense of community, and a carefully curated programme working towards a final performance that gave the week focus and momentum.

Could This Work for Your Choir?

Many choirs reach a point where they want to refresh their sound, reconnect as an ensemble, and give members a meaningful shared experience.

Sing Eat Retreat designs private, fully tailored retreats for UK choirs, supporting and enhancing the work choir directors already do. We collaborate closely with each ensemble to create a programme that fits its repertoire, goals and singers — whether classical or contemporary.

If you would like to explore what a retreat might look like for your choir, we would be delighted to talk.

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