Sing! Sondheim

  • Tarifa
  • Southern Spain
  • 24 Apr - 1 May 2027
From £1,895 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private vocal sessions · full board · final showcase · masterclass
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West End Professionals

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THE EXPERIENCE

Join us Putting it Together!

Spend a week exploring the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim led by experienced musical theatre professionals.

Repertoire will span some of musical theatre’s most celebrated and iconic works, including Company, Into The Woods, Sweeney Todd, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George and many more from Sondheim’s extraordinary catalogue.

Known for the depth, detail and intelligence of his writing, Sondheim’s music offers singers the opportunity to explore character, storytelling and emotional nuance in every song. The retreat includes daily rehearsals, masterclasses, musical interpretation and a final live showcase.

KEY DETAILS

Voices: All voices
Level: Confident Amatuers +
Focus: Musical theatre, ATS
Includes: Full board, tuition, final performance
Duration: 7 Nights

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The Highlights

Explore the brilliance of Sondheim

Train with leading musical theatre professionals

Work throughout the week with experienced West End performers, musical directors and vocal coaches, developing vocal technique, musical interpretation, ensemble work and the storytelling skills essential to performing Sondheim’s music.

Explore character, lyric and musical storytelling

Known for his intricate lyrics, complex characters and sophisticated harmonies, Sondheim’s work offers a unique opportunity to deepen performance skills through emotional connection, musicality and dramatic interpretation.

Live performance training

Daily rehearsals, vocal sessions and ensemble workshops are designed to strengthen vocal stamina, stagecraft and harmonies, all building towards a final live showcase performance

A luxury week in Tarifa

Based in a beautiful Spanish villa overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, the retreat combines focused musical theatre training with sunshine, great food and time to enjoy Tarifa’s relaxed coastal atmosphere.

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HOW THE WEEK WORKS

Accessible, inspiring and professionally led

Each day combines focused rehearsals and mentor sessions with time to relax, enjoy great food, and develop your voice through one-to-one coaching,

Throughout the week, you’ll focus on:

  • Acting through song
  • Vocal technique and stamina
  • Personal developement
  • Ensemble performance

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.

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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 liad-back old town with a vibrant atmosphere
  • Time to reset each morning
  • Optional trekking and fitness activities
  • A relaxed villa setting close to the coast
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What's included in the price

30+ Hours of musical theatre choir tuition
West End theatre vocal coaches & musical directors
Full ensemble rehearsals throughout the week
2 Private vocal sessions
Guest Star Masterclass 
Final group showcase

7 nights accommodation
Full board (meals, wine and beer with dinner)

Time to relax and enjoy the setting

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

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Mesón de Sancho 3* Hotel
Apr 2027 – Sondheim

Sole Occupancy 3* Hotel Room £1,895

 

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The Right Courtyard Rooms
3 Share
Appr 2027-Sondheim

Shared family / group 2 room unit with 3 person occupancy

£,1445 per person

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The Right Courtyard Rooms
Apr 2027 – Sondheim

Shared 2 room unit with 2 person occupancy

£1,895 per person

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The Right Vista Room
Apr 2027- Sondheim

Shared room £1,895 per person

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The Left Courtyard Room
Apr 2027 – Sondheim

Shared Room £1,795 per person

Sole Use £2,295

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The Left Vista Room
Apr 2027- Sondheim

2 person Shared Room £1,895 per person

Sole Use £2,395

 

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The Garden Room
Apr 2027 – Sondheim

Shared room £1,695 per person

Book Sole Use £2,195

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The Master Suite
Apr2027 – Sondheim

£2,445 Sole Use Master Double Bed.

Plus Partner £850, Bed Share.

 

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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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