International British Theatre School Reviews 72

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great experience for my son who thoroughly enjoyed himself. The communication could be better- tricky finding out arrival, departure info etc & the parts at the end of week performance weren’t very ev... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This was the first time our almost 8 year old boy joined the theater camp, and he had a great time! This one week programme was fun, engaging and inspiring. We were surprised to see how the end produc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our two children had a terrific time at their British Theatre Group summer camp in St Andrews. They raved about it, loved Ben, and grew noticeably in confidence. Neither are "naturals" so we were real... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My children had a great time in St Andrews last summer, putting together a very ambitious production in the week. The younger ones got to be fully involved and the older ones had a chance to show t... See more

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  1. Performing Arts Group

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We are passionate about bringing high-quality performance training to students no matter where they live or what their background is. We bring the training to you, so you can receive professional performance training with no issues! With over 30 locations in 5 countries set up over the last 5 years, we continue to expand British Theatre training globally to students around the world.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They cancelled 36 hours before

They cancelled 36 hours before the course was due to start. It was too late to get alternative childcare during that week which was a nightmare. They emailed, said they would call to apologise and never did! So disappointing.

April 10, 2026
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Reply from International British Theatre School

Hi Rhea, I am sincerely sorry for the stress and childcare challenges this cancellation caused you and your family. I apologize that the follow-up call you expected did not take place—that is not the level of service we strive for.

As a registered provider in Jersey, we are strictly bound by child safety regulations that limit us to 30 students on-site. Unfortunately, due to a registration overlap, we found ourselves at 32. To ensure the safety of every child and maintain our legal insurance coverage, we had to make the difficult decision to cancel the final booking.

We know this doesn't fix your week, but we would love the chance to make it up to you with the discounted summer placement and priority booking we discussed. If you’re open to it, I would still value the chance to speak with you directly via phone to apologize properly.

Kind regards
Ben Whiteside

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highlight of the week

ITBS's 1-1 tutorials are the week's highlight for our son (9yrs). He thoroughly enjoys Ben’s engaging and dedicated teaching style, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with him.

February 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Although our 7-year-old daughter is…

Although our 7-year-old daughter is bilingual and tends to be reserved, she courageously stepped onto the stage, delivering her lines with a clear voice despite some initial nerves. She had a wonderful time during the camp week, especially while preparing for the performance, and she really appreciated the instructors. We're looking forward to participating again next summer!

January 16, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

After trying out five different theatre…

After trying out five different theatre schools, my children’s enthusiasm has only grown with each experience. It's truly impressive how the team manages to prepare them for a full play in just 4.5 days. As a parent, I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend this to others.

December 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My children have now attended 5 theatre…

My children have now attended 5 theatre schools and they love it more every time they attend. It is quite amazing that the team engage them to perform a full play at the end of only 4.5 days. Highly recommend, very happy parent.

October 17, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great experience for our son, would love to have more

This was the first time our almost 8 year old boy joined the theater camp, and he had a great time! This one week programme was fun, engaging and inspiring. We were surprised to see how the end products (two shows) came alive with all the little ones with just one week practice. Definitely look forward to joining this program another time during school holidays. Thank you British theater camp!

July 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful summer camp experience

My daughter attended a summer camp, and it was amazing! She had so much fun every single day, and only wished the camp could have lasted all summer. She felt seen, motivated, and supported by the staff. We could not have had a better experience; it was perfect.

July 25, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gaining confidence

Our 7-year old daughter is bilingual and quite shy. She got up on stage with confidence, though a bit nervous, and said her lines loudly! She enjoyed the camp week, preparing for the performance and loved the teachers. We hope to join again next summer!

July 25, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely experience

The team put up an amazing show in the space of one week! All the kids seemed to have enjoyed it and participated in the show enthusiastically. The team also had great rapport with the kids, which was wonderful to see! My child is already looking forward to the next one. See you again next year!

July 25, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Wonderful Experience for Our Daughter

A Wonderful Experience for Our Daughter

Our daughter, Mia (8 years old) , had a fantastic time at the summer camp! We were a bit concerned about how she would manage, as English is her third language, but those fears were completely unfounded. The staff and other students were incredibly welcoming, and Mia felt comfortable and included from the very first day.
The week culminated in a wonderful final presentation. It was so clear to see how much the kids enjoyed the entire process. They were having a blast, and it was a joy to watch them all perform with such enthusiasm. Thank you for providing such a positive and memorable experience for Mia! Even more considering this was the first time in NL.
Our daughter wants to repeat next year for sure!

July 25, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed... had lots of expectations

We had a lot of expectations from this theatre camp and wanted our daughter to have her best times there with a lot of learning. We were overwhelmed after going through the websites and the details shown. However to our dismay, it turned out to be a utter disappointment. The main focus and time was given to the elder kids group right from costumes, dialogues delivery as well as presentation. For the smaller kids group it was quiet prominent that very less effort was given by the teacher in terms of training the kids with dialogue delivery, costumes and overall presentation. This was really very sad. Also the lunch provided for all the 4 days was not at all satisfactory considering the huge amount charged for the camp. The kids were not even given drinks and the food was just ordinary!

April 17, 2025
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Reply from International British Theatre School

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are committed to continually improving the experience for all our students and families.

Our warm lunches are provided by a third-party catering service, and water and drinks are available at dispensers located in the canteen.

Regarding the script distribution, I’m sorry to hear it felt uneven. We design all scripts to include a minimum of 6–8 lines per character. However, for many students—especially those new to performing—this can be a challenge, and teachers may adjust line counts to support their individual development.

Our teaching fees start from €7.80 per hour, which includes a warm meal, costume, and small group instruction.

I have reviewed the most recent performance and agree that it did not meet the standard we aim for. As a result, I have arranged additional training for the new teacher and scheduled a performance review meeting to address this.

It’s unfortunate to receive this feedback without having heard concerns earlier, but I truly appreciate your honesty. Please be assured that we take your comments seriously and will work diligently to address the areas in which you felt let down.

I will further reach out via email with you to ask more about where expectations were not met.

Wishing you all the best,
Ben Whiteside

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Was a wonderful first time experience…

Was a wonderful first time experience for my daughter. Even there was some little things we or her didn’t like, but overall was good.

December 20, 2024
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Reply from International British Theatre School

Thanks Karla, always a pleasure to welcome you in Munich. How can we improve?

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Theatre School is such a special…

The Theatre School is such a special environment. My daughters have absolutely thrived there! It is one of the few holiday camps they beg to go to because of the people, the standard of performance and the fun they have.

November 1, 2024
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Reply from International British Theatre School

So wonderful to see this feedback, thank you Harriet!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience for my son who thoroughly enjoyed himself. The communication could be better- tricky finding out arrival, departure info etc & the parts at the end of week performance weren’t very evenly distributed. Some had huge parts, some had tiny parts. But the lovely lady in charge of the group was great with the kids especially as she was on her own with them all week.

November 1, 2024
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Reply from International British Theatre School

Thanks for the helpful feedback Georgina, we are going to review our plays so that each child has a minimum of 6 lines in the show & update our reminder emails to help with the logistics for new parents

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