Prepare yourself to be a ‘triple threat’ musical theatre performer as you train in the disciplines of acting, singing and dancing while exploring the traditions and contemporary practices of musical theatre on stage and screen.
This course aims to develop versatile, imaginative and employable performers and will instil in you the skills needed to flourish both on and off the stage. You will enhance your practical skills in acting, singing, movement and dance, and also gain an understanding of the theatre industry and how to market yourself and secure professional roles or succeed in related fields.
As well as developing your artistry and creativity, you will gain an understanding of core musical theatre disciplines from a theoretical perspective by examining their key practitioners and pieces.
A host of industry experts contribute to this course alongside our experienced lecturers with specialist workshops and guest lectures. These have included working with some of the most exciting writers, directors, agents, actors and dancers from both the UK and abroad.
On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.
Although this is a Bath Spa University programme it is delivered here at UCW, if you would like to find out more about this programme or apply to it, please click here.
Duration:
Full-time: 3 years (5 days a week)
Fees:
Full-time: £8,900 per year
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Start Date:
September 2024
Location:
UCW Academy of Performing Arts at Knightstone Campus
Delivered in
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About this course
Prepare yourself to be a ‘triple threat’ musical theatre performer as you train in the disciplines of acting, singing and dancing while exploring the traditions and contemporary practices of musical theatre on stage and screen.
This course aims to develop versatile, imaginative and employable performers and will instil in you the skills needed to flourish both on and off the stage. You will enhance your practical skills in acting, singing, movement and dance, and also gain an understanding of the theatre industry and how to market yourself and secure professional roles or succeed in related fields.
As well as developing your artistry and creativity, you will gain an understanding of core musical theatre disciplines from a theoretical perspective by examining their key practitioners and pieces.
A host of industry experts contribute to this course alongside our experienced lecturers with specialist workshops and guest lectures. These have included working with some of the most exciting writers, directors, agents, actors and dancers from both the UK and abroad.
On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.
Although this is a Bath Spa University programme it is delivered here at UCW, if you would like to find out more about this programme or apply to it, please click here.
Meet our Team
Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
Adrian Harris
Lecturer in Acting and Performance Making
Rachel Hickie
Programme Coordinator - Dance for Commercial Performance
Joe Kennedy
Programme Coordinator - Dance for Commercial Performance
Sylvia Lane
Section Lead - Performance
Joe Miller
Lecturer - Performing Arts
Abigail Green
Lecturer - Voice, Performing Arts and Musical Theatre
Eloise Hodder
Programme Coordinator - Performing Arts
Kyle Davies
Programme Co-ordinator - Acting and Musical Theatre
Craig Logue
Technician - Performing Arts
Karl Griffiths
Technician
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We work with a diverse range of local and national employers to ensure our courses are upgraded with career-boosting benefits.
HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?
- Incredible and inspiring guest lecturers
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Key focus on skills employers are after
- Course content is signed off by employers to ensure what you're being taught is up to date and relevant to the industry
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"Make The Most Out Of The Facilities As I Would Love To Still Be Able To Rehearse In A Space Like That Every Day."
Lukin studied Musical Theatre at UCW and has appeared in shows including Book of Mormon in the West End and Bristol Hippodrome and on international tours of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Lukin studied Musical Theatre at UCW and has appeared in shows including Book of Mormon in the West End and Bristol Hippodrome and on international tours of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Lukin, Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
