Musical Theatre - Performance

Gain professional musical theatre training with a focus on future career destinations

You will receive a comprehensive training in every aspect of musical theatre targeted at developing your acting, vocal and dance technique, with the opportunity to focus on one of these three disciplines as your principal study in your final year. The programme also places a firm focus on the integration between technical progression and performance development.

Key components of the curriculum include:

• Jazz, contemporary, tap, ballet and commercial dance

• One-to-one vocal tuition

• Vocal repertoire and ensemble

• Acting technique (Stanislavski/Meisner)

• Play rehearsals

• Acting through song

• Camera technique

• Voice class (recorded voice reel)

• Audition and castings preparation

• Integrated performance projects/showcases

• Full-scale musicals at regional venues

• Emotional wellbeing and mindfulness

Perform in full-scale productions, cabaret evenings and workshops of brand-new musicals

You will have access to full scale production work with professional creative teams, masterclasses with visiting practitioners, world premiere productions and workshops of new musicals, late night cabaret events and industry-focused practical modules including devising skills, ensemble work and a swing project.

Course Modules

Year One
Your first year introduces you to the fundamentals of acting, dancing and singing, and begin to expand your knowledge and skills in music grammar, as well as specific examinations of British and American musical theatre styles.

Year Two
In your second year, you will explore the history of musical theatre performance from its origins through to the modern day, alongside your continued musical theatre development. You will also study wider aspects of the industry itself that will prepare you for your future career, including professional resilience and an examination of the business side of musical theatre production.

Year Three
Your third year acts as the culmination of your training throughout your degree, as you plan, rehearse, and perform multiple productions. You will also take part in swing projects, where you will learn multiple parts of a production that helps prepare you for your career within the industry.