Musical Theatre

Entry requirements

Normal entry requirements include an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.

We are able to consider applications from people without formal qualifications who have an exceptional level of ability, practical experience and a good understanding of the musical theatre profession. Working in a professional company or companies for at least three years would substantiate this.

Selection is made on the basis of an audition process, in which you will need to demonstrate strong practical skills in all three areas of musical theatre performance – acting, singing and dance – with an exceptional level of ability in at least two of these disciplines.

Months of entry

September

Course content

In this advanced training programme, we create the circumstances – through class work, rehearsal and performance – that drive you to develop specialised skills in acting, singing, the spoken word, dance and movement.

With it, you can bridge the gap between a degree earned in a different subject (or other previous acting experience) and the standard expected by employers in the musical theatre industry.

Your training combines hands-on experience and specialist tuition led by prominent tutors, directors and coaches. From week one, you’ll delve into an intensive schedule, which include individual singing lessons and repertoire coaching, acting, dance and vocal skills classes, workshops and rehearsals.

You’ll then test what you’ve learned in a series of public performances. Held in a setting that reflects the professional theatre environment, they include an orchestral concert, at least one cabaret and one fully staged musical productions.

Your course finishes with showcase presentations in Cardiff and London’s West End to an invited audience of agents, casting directors and potential employers.

Assessment