Announcing: the Branksome Hall Musical Theatre Programming for the 2025/26 school year!
“There’s nothing as amazing as a musical!”
From scripts and music to costumes, sets, and more, Explore It! is dedicated to giving young performers a truly professional experience. Our programs focus on both the personal growth of each student and the creation of a polished, high-quality production. Participants rehearse under the guidance of our talented creative team and conclude the term with live performances—both for their peers and for family and friends.
In our large-scale, Wednesday programs, participants rehearse with our talented team and conclude with a special live performance day — a celebration shared with peers, family, and friends.
For the 2025/26 Season, we will be digging into these exciting shows:
- “Mary Poppins” with the grade 5 – 6s in the Fall
- “Annie” with the grade 3 – 4s in the Winter
- “Seussical” with the grade 1 – 2s in the Winter
Each production offers a rich opportunity to explore singing, dancing, and acting — through both solo and group work.
We can’t wait to get theatrical with you Branksome Hall – because “there’s nothing as amazing as a musical!”
This Fall, Grade 5 – 6 students will have the opportunity to perform in:
“Mary Poppins”
This Fall 2025, Grade 5–6 students will bring the magic of Mary Poppins to life in a delightful production!
With toe-tapping tunes and heartwarming moments, this musical offers plenty of opportunity to explore singing, dancing, and acting — both in solo and ensemble work.
From cheerful lamplighters to the bustling Banks household, students will step into the whimsical world of Cherry Tree Lane, performing beloved numbers like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Let’s Go Fly a Kite.
Rehearsals will run on Wednesdays from school dismissal to 5:35 PM unless noted otherwise.
(September 17 through November 26 with additional rehearsals on Thursday November 20 and 27)
Performance Day: Friday, November 28
The registration fee includes: a snack at each rehearsal, all rehearsal materials, costumes, and hair styling; plus a performance package that features a show-week cast party, tickets for family and friends, a photo package, a video recording of the show, and more!
In the Winter of 2026, Grade 3 – 4 students will have the opportunity to perform in:
“Annie
This Winter 2026, Grade 3–4 students will take the stage in a heartwarming production of Annie!
With unforgettable songs and larger-than-life characters, this classic musical offers plenty of opportunity to explore singing, dancing, and acting — both in solo and ensemble work.
From the orphanage halls to the grand home of Daddy Warbucks, students will step into Annie’s world of hope and resilience, performing cherished songs like It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Maybe, and Tomorrow.
Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from school dismissal until 5:35 PM, with at least one additional Thursday rehearsal scheduled later in the term. The performance date is Thursday March 5, 2026.
The registration fee includes: a snack at each rehearsal, all rehearsal materials, costumes, and hair styling; plus a performance package that features a show-week cast party, tickets for family and friends, a photo package, a video recording of the show, and more!
In the Spring of 2025, Grade 1 – 2 students will have the opportunity to perform in:
“Pure Imagination: Seussical”
This Spring 2026, Grade 1–2 students will leap into the imaginative world of Seussical — a playful musical inspired by the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss!
With colourful characters, catchy songs, and lots of heart, this whimsical show is a joyful way for young performers to explore singing, dancing, and acting — both in solo and group work.
Based on Horton Hears a Who, students will bring to life the story of a kind-hearted elephant who discovers an entire world on a speck of dust — and goes to great lengths to protect it. With characters like Horton, the Mayor of Whoville, and JoJo, this show celebrates courage, friendship, and the power of believing in the unseen.
Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from school dismissal until 5:35 PM, with at least one additional Thursday rehearsal scheduled later in the term. The performance date is Thursday May 14, 2026.
The registration fee includes: a snack at each rehearsal, all rehearsal materials, costumes, and hair styling; plus a performance package that features a show-week cast party, tickets for family and friends, a photo package, a video recording of the show, and more!
Parent Resources
Please visit the following links to learn more about our creative process, how we structure our program and how we’re working with Branksome Hall to provide the best program possible for your child.
- Please see our note on how you can help to support your child in this show here.
- Please see a detailed outline of our audition and casting process here.
- Please note that auditions will take place during the second rehearsal for each group. All materials will be provided, and the entire process will be explained clearly with the participants. No preparation is needed ahead of the first rehearsal.
- The audition experience is designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and help students develop the skills they’ll carry into future productions in middle and senior school.
- Please see the Explore It! Performing Arts Programme Overview & Approach here.