Act 1 PERFORMING ARTS | From Bushey beginnings to West End dreams! Welcome to Act 1, performing arts school founded by West End star Danny Becker, created for young people with big dreams. Based in Bushey, where Danny’s own journey began. Act 1 offers high-quality Musical Theatre training for students aged 7–18 in a warm, inspiring, and professional setting. Each week, our students dive into acting, singing, and dance, learning from a dedicated team of industry professionals and special guests from top West End productions! With a rolling, term-based syllabus, exciting performance projects, and small class sizes, every student gets personal attention and space to grow — whether they’re new to the stage or ready to take their training to the next level. We build more than just skills; we build confidence, friendships, and unforgettable experiences. We believe that world-class training should feel like home, and that no dream is too big when you’re supported by people who care. Whether your dream is the West End or simply finding your voice. This is where your first act begins — right here in Bushey. "With over 10 years of experience performing in hit West End shows. Growing up in Bushey, I always dreamed of being on the West End stage. Now, I’m here to help young performers like you take that same dream and make it a reality." DANNY BECKER DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL Danny Becker is a celebrated West End performer and passionate educator with over a decade of experience across the UK’s top stages. Originally from Bushey, Danny trained at The BRIT School and ArtsEd London, he has gone on to build an acclaimed career spanning musical theatre, television, film, and concert work. His West End credits include Operation Mincemeat (The Fortune Theatre), If/Then (Savoy Theatre), Bad Jews (Arts Theatre), The Light in the Piazza (Royal Festival Hall & Los Angeles), The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre), Disney’s Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), and Disney’s Aladdin (Prince Edward Theatre). Danny has also performed in major UK and international productions including Chicago, Kinky Boots, The Last Five Years, Singin’ in the Rain, HMS Pinafore, and The Who’s Tommy, as well as workshopping new musicals like The Band’s Visit at the Donmar Warehouse. On screen, he has appeared in Rocketman, The Theory of Everything, and multiple ITV productions including All Star Musicals, The Olivier Awards, and Dancing on Ice. He also features on the Grammy-nominated original cast album of The Prince of Egypt. A regular on the concert stage, Danny has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, toured Europe with Disney in Concert, and featured in BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night. As the founder of Act 1 Academy, Danny brings his wealth of industry knowledge, his passion for mentoring young performers, and his belief that big dreams can come true — just like his did. Instagram: @dannybeckeruk