What is BEAP Xtra?

BEAP Xtra is a musical theatre group for children from any primary school across Liverpool aged between 7-11. If your child has a passion for singing, dancing, acting, or all three, then BEAP Xtra is the perfect ensemble for them.

.The children will look at script work and acting through song in full blown ensemble and solo numbers that will light up the stage. All three aspects of Musical Theatre will be examined through preparing for five extraordinary performances of SHREK JR at the G20 Theatre, located in the City of Liverpool Arts College.

As always, our 2027 production of Shrek will feature full lighting, staging and costuming, all provided through our partnership with the students and staff at the City of Liverpool College. 

We also like to explore all the creative sides of our students as we get to know them and offer them opportunities to design the T shirts and programme. The students will also be involved in set making and prop making.

Auditions

BEAP Xtra is a non-auditioned ensemble. Whilst we do hold auditions in September, these are only for anyone wishing to try out for a lead role, and there is no audition prerequisite to join our BEAP Xtra cast. 

Costs

£230 for the year working out at £4.05 per hour!

However our course is full for this year. Contact us if you want to go on the register for next year's performance or be part of the West End Summer Showcase.

Click here to watch BEAP Xtra's 2025 production of Annie Jr!

This year we are Performing Shrek Jr!

This year's annual BEAP show is Shrek Jr, the musical based on the iconic 2001 movie, following the big Green ogre and his friend, Donkey, as they journey to save their magical kingdom, with help from a variety of fairytale characters along the way. We chose Shrek for our annual show this year as we think it reflects what BEAP is all about: having pride in oneself and not being afraid of anything! Here at BEAP, we have created a welcoming, warm and friendly environment for any child to come and explore their excitement for performance, and what better show to allow them to do that than one that is all about letting your freak flag fly!

This year we are Performing Shrek Jr!

This year's annual BEAP show is Shrek Jr, the musical based on the iconic 2001 movie, following the big Green ogre and his friend, Donkey, as they journey to save their magical kingdom, with help from a variety of fairytale characters along the way. We chose Shrek for our annual show this year as we think it reflects what BEAP is all about: having pride in oneself and not being afraid of anything! Here at BEAP, we have created a welcoming, warm and friendly environment for any child to come and explore their excitement for performance, and what better show to allow them to do that than one that is all about letting your freak flag fly!

Where and when BEAP Xtra based?

BEAP Xtra rehearses every Tuesday down at King David's High School from September to March, making use of their exceptional rehearsal space to put together a polished, West End-ready production. 

The performances this year will be at the state-of-the-art G20 Theatre in the City of Liverpool Arts College, and not for the First Time in Forever! The College's theatre has become the home of BEAP since we did our first production of Moana there in 2021, and they are the perfect venue to house our different ensembles.