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Workshop on Song Interpretation with Gonzalo Campos López

We have some fantastic news for everyone who not only loves musicals but also wants to really tell a story on the stage: For our workshop ‘Stage Basics: Song Interpretation’, we’ve been able to secure Gonzalo Campos López as a guest lecturer – currently appearing as Simba in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ on stage in Hamburg.

This workshop is a special opportunity to work with a professional musical theatre performer who takes to the stage night after night in front of large audiences. The focus is on the question: How does a song become a scene? How do you manage not only to sing in tune, but also to shape a song emotionally in such a way that it truly connects with the audience?

The workshop is intensive, practical and inspiring – and just the thing for anyone who wants to develop their musical and acting skills.

What is the ‘Stage Basics: Song Interpretation’ workshop about?

Singing on the stage means more than just good technique. In musicals in particular, it’s the combination of voice, lyrics, emotion and stage presence that counts. In this workshop, we’ll work on interpreting songs in such a way that they tell a story – authentically, clearly and with a strong stage presence.

Among other things, you can expect the following content:

  • Song interpretation: understanding the lyrics, emotional depth and storytelling
  • Stage presence and expression: what makes a performance credible?
  • Solo and group work with professional feedback
  • Practical insights: How do professionals work on large-scale productions?

The workshop is structured so that you can both work actively on your own material and learn a great deal simply by watching others.

About the instructor: Gonzalo Campos López

Gonzalo Campos López is currently appearing on stage in Hamburg as Simba in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’. Previously, he played the title role in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ in Stuttgart, amongst other roles, and was also part of ‘Disney 100 – The Concert’.

His other stage credits include productions such as ‘Dance of the Vampires’, ‘Bat out of Hell’, ‘West Side Story’, ‘Rent’ and ‘Evita’. He completed his training in London at the International College of Musical Theatre.

With this combination of international training and professional stage experience, Gonzalo brings not only technical expertise but also genuine stage experience to the workshop – and that is exactly what all participants will benefit from.

Find out more about Gonzalo Campos López

Who is this workshop suitable for?

The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their song interpretation and stage presence – regardless of whether you already have plenty of stage experience or are just starting to work more intensively on your expression.

The workshop is particularly suitable for:

  • Musical school students and ambitious singers
  • Teenagers (aged 14 and over) and adults
  • Participants preparing for auditions or castings
  • Anyone who wants to learn how to perform songs in an emotionally compelling way

According to the announcement, the workshop is generally open to those aged 10 and over.

Date, venue and details

Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Time: 10:00 – 20:00
Venue: Musicalschule Ahrensburg, Bogenstraße 47, 22926 Ahrensburg (Studio 1)
Language: German and English available
Catering: included

Important: The workshop will be documented through photography and video (particularly during the solo sessions). Furthermore, according to the event details, no cancellations are permitted.

Programme (Overview)

The day is structured like a professional rehearsal and performance day and ends with a short concert:

  • 10:00 – Registration
  • 10.30 am – Welcome & group warm-up
  • 11.30 am – Solo sing-throughs & filming
  • 12.45 pm – Break (catering)
  • 1.30 pm – Solo sessions (Part 1)
  • 3.30 pm – Coffee break
  • 3.45 pm – Short group work
  • 4.15 pm – Solo sessions (Part 2)
  • 6.15 pm – Joint closing group work
  • 7.00 pm – Concert (active participants present their song)
  • 8.00 pm – End

Tickets: active or passive participation

You can choose between two ticket types:

Active participation (€139.00)

  • Solo work with Gonzalo Campos López
  • Group work
  • Participation in the concert as a performer
  • Catering included

Passive participation (€59.00)

  • Participation in group work
  • Observation of the solo sessions
  • Concert ticket included
  • Catering included

Behind the scenes: How we’re preparing for the workshop in Ahrensburg

A workshop like this only achieves its full potential when the participants are well prepared. In the weeks leading up to the event, our instructors have been working specifically on the fundamentals in our regular classes – elements that Gonzalo will build upon: text work, phrasing and the conscious use of voice and body in ensemble performance. Hauke Wendt, a conductor and musical director with decades of experience in productions such as *Cats*, *Dance of the Vampires* and *Disney in Concert*, has been working on the musical aspects with the advanced students. Jacqui Dunnley-Wendt, our artistic director with an international solo career in West End and Hamburg musical productions, has been coaching the students in stage interpretation in parallel. This rehearsal work at the studio at Bogenstraße 47 in Ahrensburg forms the foundation upon which a guest workshop with a practising musical theatre performer can truly build.

Register now

You can find all the information and tickets here:
https://www.musicalschule-ahrensburg.de/workshops/

We’re really looking forward to an intensive day of workshops with you – and to a unique opportunity to work on interpretation, expression and stage presence together with a genuine musical theatre professional.