Course Modules

Students will develop their knowledge of a variety of professional roles both in the commercial musical theatre industry and in publicly funded performance contexts.

This module builds upon the first year modules British and American Musical Theatre by relating an historical overview of the development of the genre to an examination of current trends and practices in musical theatre both here and in the

This module allows students to enhance their contribution to ensemble performance and to develop their skills in solo work in the context of a large performance project.

This module will begin by setting out the basic requirements, skills and techniques applicable to stage management. You will explore the production planning process, the nature and function of the rehearsal environment, and the roles and function of the personnel

The module introduces you to key skills in examining repertoire drawn from succeeding periods of musical theatre history, supporting an examination of musical structure with a parallel focus on developments in dance and drama within the genre.

This vocal development module uses technical study to explore a variety of skills particular to your individual voice with vocal teachers. The instrument is strengthened and nurtured to support stylistic and dramatic choices which are expressed in solo and ensemble

You will develop fundamental skills in theatre performance, connection to and understanding of self, truthfulness and character. You will achieve this through acting exercises and techniques, for example, Stanislavski, Meisner, improvisation as well as through narrative and script work as

You will be taught by professional dancers and choreographers and receive training in jazz, contemporary, ballet, and tap, with daily technique and body conditioning sessions. You will be placed into a class that reflects your ability. This module supports one

This module will assess your current repertoire and you will begin to explore new work under the direction of individual vocal specialist teachers and in singing masterclass sessions. You will have a dedicated teacher who will look after your technical

This class will develop your acting effectiveness within a performing group, under the direction of specialist acting tutors. It will improve your confidence in ensemble performance and you will learn how to sustain energy through text and how to interpret