Performing and Production Arts

Our performing arts courses will develop your skills in acting, directing, movement and singing. We have a range of levels on offer and are here to help you develop and grow, ensuring you gain both the practical and academic skills that you’ll need to progress on to Higher Education including drama school or directly into work. 

The college has a state-of-the-art purpose-built theatre, a dance studio and workshop spaces. You will be taught by an experienced team, who continue to work in the Creative Industries and enhance your studies through guest visits and real-world experiences at professional theatres.

Industry Partners

Gaining employability skills is important so we work with a number of companies to provide work experience and work-related project opportunities either individually or in a group. We have strong links with Drama Schools such as LAMDA, Fourth Monkey, Rose Bruford and Oxford School of Speech and Drama.

Over the last five years we have worked with The Old Vic, True Edge Stage Combat, Little Angel Theatre, Rise Collective, the Wellcome Trust and Mandala Theatre Company. This year our learners are working with the Donmar Theatre on a term long project with a number of industry professionals.

Do you know… 

Our performing arts students take part in the National Theatre Connections Festival every year, including performances at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Other projects include casting for Wind/Rush Generations at the National Theatre Connections Festival, a Children’s Theatre tour to local primary schools, performing at both the Kiln and Soho Theatres (in association with National Theatre Connections) and a Christmas production of Little Shop of Horrors at our Sarah Siddons Theatre.

Why study with us?

• Work on projects that reflect real industry standards
• Express your creativity and have your voice valued
• Develop skills that can be transferred across multiple industries
• Prepare yourself for a portfolio career in the arts

What you'll learn

• Acting
• Movement
• Vocal Work
• Puppetry
• Choreograph
• Production Skill
• Creative Writing
• Ensemble Work
• Devising
• Directing

Our courses incorporate themes such as social justice, sustainability, and equity, diversity and inclusion to help students link their studies to the wider world.

Career Paths 

Actor, Artistic Director, Casting Director, Choreographer, Dancer, Drama Coach, Performing Artist, Playwright, Producer, Prop Manager, Set Designer, Singer, Stage Hand, Stage Manager, Theatre Director and Theatre Producer. 

Earning Potential 

Ranging from £10,000 - £14,000 at entry level with uncapped potential once established.