AFTER the success of their summer school last year, Lynn Anderson and Mark Barclay have gone into partnership with the Arts Guild/Beacon Arts Centre to stage two one-week musical theatre schools at the Guild in Greenock.

The courses -- from 23 to 28 July and from 5 to 11 August -- will help young people – aged 13 to 21 -- who want to improve their singing voice and learn the essential breathing techniques which not only strengthen the voice but, more importantly, protect it. There are acting and dance classes too.

Our House performed by Kayos, the most recent show directed by Mark Barclay with Lynn Anderson as musical director

Lynn Anderson has a triple first degree from Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and a post-grad from Leeds. Highlights of her career are eight years at Scottish Opera, performances with Pavarotti and Carreras, extensive TV and film work, including a recurring role in Taggart and a film directed by Tony Palmer, plus musical theatre work.

Mark Barclay is director of Kayos Theatre Company and has tutored around Europe with the International Schools Theatre Association.

The cost is £75 for a full week plus a public performance at the Arts Guild to end the week in style..

For more information call Mark Barclay on 07807 694633 or contact the Guild for an application form.