Musical Theatre Festival
Together with Tanglin Trust School, Singapore and LITA, we are delighted to invite COBIS students to take part in our first in-person Musical Theatre Festival, taking place 12-14 November 2026.
This in-person event will bring together COBIS schools giving students the opportunity to perform in a range of solo and ensemble performances, including a final group showcase.
Through intensive collaboration with top-tier professionals from London's West End, students will engage in the dynamic world of musical theatre, focusing on the core disciplines of singing, dancing, and acting. The event will culminate in a final showcase performance, featuring both student-devised ensemble pieces and pre-prepared numbers brought by participating schools. Check out the West-End talent below!
New dates have been announced: 12-14 November 2026!
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Schedule
Please click here to download the information pack with further details. A detailed schedule will be circulated with confirmed participants closer to the time of the event.
Check out the fantastic West-End talent that will be supporting the MT Festival here. James Bennett, Christina Modestou, Noel Sullivan, Peter Houston, and Amy Thornton have extensive experience ranging from Hamilton, Six, Britain's Got Talent, Hearsay, Evita, Moulin Rouge, and more! Sign up now to get the chance to work with these incredible West-End stars!
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London International Theatrical Arts (LITA)
- Noel Sullivan and James Bennett
Noel Sullivan and James Bennett
Noel Sullivan and James Bennett are the co-founders of London International Theatrical Arts (LITA), an organisation bringing West End experience and professional insight to students and schools around the world.
Noel is a celebrated West End performer and recording artist, originally finding fame in 00’s pop group Hearsay, he is now best known for leading roles in We Will Rock You, School of Rock, Grease, Rock of ages, Fame and many more. Alongside his extensive screen acting career he brings over 25 years of professional experience to his role as Director of LITA.
James began his performing career in the West end in hit shows, Hairspray, We will rock you and Dirty Dancing. He is now a creative director, choreographer, and educator, serving as an Associate Choreographer on Britain’s Got Talent and a regular contributor to Strictly Come Dancing. He has extensive experience developing performing arts programmes and international training opportunities for young people.
Together, they design and deliver LITA’s global workshops, residencies, and productions — inspiring the next generation through creativity, collaboration, and performance.
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Thank you to Tanglin Trust School, Singapore and LITA for partnering with us for this inaugural COBIS event!
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