Musical Theatre

LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art)

Postgraduate MFA (PG) Full-time 18 Months Music

Musical Theatre MFA (PG) is a postgraduate degree at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art), based in London, taught full-time over 18 months.

About this course

Our MFA Musical Theatre programme will position you to be industry ready for a professional career as a Musical Theatre performer.

This MFA Musical Theatre course is designed to deliver world class actor training for those committed to a professional career in Musical Theatre performance.

Over the 18 month course, applicants will have the opportunity to develop their acting, singing, and dance technique, deepen their understanding Musical Theatre on stage and screen, work on new musicals, work with a wide range of musical theatre directors, musical directors, and choreographers, and receive bespoke guidance on developing an 'audition ready' repertoire.

Students training on this course will benefit from the opportunity to explore a wide variety of musicals, develop future proof skills, and develop as artists. The first year of the course will culminate in a public-facing musical production and a UK industry facing showcase.

The additional elements of the MFA qualification provide a route into teaching or research in musical theatre.

Year two will see the you gaining deeper understanding through taught classes and independent research, exploring new trends in Musical Theatre, and gaining a CPD accredited qualification in LAMDA Examinations teaching.

Graduates will emerge industry ready 'triple threat' performers, supported with professional career advice, and repertoire of solo songs for future auditions. The course aims to provide a route into professional performance work as an actor in Musical Theatre.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Fine Arts - MFA (PG)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
18 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Music