Theatre, Acting & Performance

At Worcester you’ll build strong acting skills while exploring every aspect of performance making – from devising and directing to design and technical theatre. Through practical sessions and regular productions, you’ll gain the experience and industry insight to launch a successful career in the performing arts.

Whether your ambitions are on stage or backstage, this degree course is all about practical work. With modules in acting, technical theatre skills and directed public performance, taught by industry professionals, you’ll have the experience and confidence to kickstart your career in the arts.

From the first year, you’ll work in industry level spaces. These include our own theatre, drama and dance studio, as well as professional theatres in the local area. You’ll also be encouraged to use and perform in unusual spaces too, such as nightclubs, disused churches, festivals, outdoor spaces and gardens. In our Mac suite, which is accessible 24/7, you’ll find all the film editing software you need and theatre specific programs such as Qlab.

This course has a vibrant and friendly student community. Together you can attend ‘Scratch Nights’ where you try out ideas in front of an encouraging audience, go on trips to see performances in Birmingham and London and have the opportunity join two performance societies: Loco (Musical Theatre Society) and Spotlight (the Theatre Society) which offer weekly social events.

We’ll foster a supportive environment where you can build professional connections and your portfolio. Theoretical concepts are taught through practice and most of your assessments will be public performances. We also frequently hold workshops by award winning theatre companies such as Vamos theatre, Talawa or Rhum and Clay. Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington, who is originally from Worcestershire, has given talks to our students.

Placements

In your third year, you will have the option to complete our work experience module with options to try various theatre-related roles, including stage management, theatre in education, arts marketing and acting.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.

• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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