Performing Arts

About the Course The BA (Hons) Performing Arts consists of two pathways: Musical Theatre and Acting. Each provide in-depth training shaped by current industry trends.

Technique, work ethic, confidence and self-awareness are areas of focus which will give you the tools required to succeed in meeting the demands of the business. In the third year, you have the chance to select from specific options to meet the needs of the industry. Here you can diversify your training and hone in on areas you may have previously explored in less depth. This is a crucial element of training as you are given the opportunity to explore your identity as an emerging creative artist. This course encourages independence, entrepreneurialism and innovation because these qualities will be required of any performer entering the contemporary performing arts industry. We don’t want you just to get work, we want you to make work. All learning is underpinned by regular mental and physical resilience classes; another key element of your training.

The Pathways:

Musical Theatre Being a musical theater performer today means you need a skillset that makes you unique. You also need a direct and extensive network and an innate understanding of the industry you will be working in. Alongside classic high-end musical theatre training, we offer a program that develops other skills essential to a musical theatre performer in order to broaden work opportunities and connections. The course includes:

High-end industry-standard acting dance and vocal training

Physical and contemporary theatre practice, puppetry and circus skills

TV and film techniques

Programmes taught and devised by our network of West End performers, producers, directors and choreographers

Incredible personal and professional development program

Acting for the 21st Century In today’s contemporary theatre, film and television industries,
an actor needs to be skilled, adaptable, entrepreneurial and passionate.You’ll also need to learn how to take opportunities, as well as how to make them for yourself. Our rigorous training will equip you – both technically and creatively – to succeed as an actor, as well as introduce you to a range of areas that you may never have explored before. Discover new passions and develop your existing skills through:

Rigorous training from experienced practitioners working in both film and theatre

A choice of options running alongside your core training

Thorough preparation for the industry including marketing, self-taping, audition technique and presentation

Regular sessions in mindfulness and mental resilience

A chance to hone your own creative identity in the third year and deepen your skills in areas where you have thrived