Performing and Production Arts (Musical Theatre)

This full time vocational musical theatre course focuses specifically on developing your acting, singing and dance technique to become a diverse, resilient and industry aware musical theatre performer. 

On this course you will:  

• Explore a range of Musical Theatre styles, practitioners, composers, lyricists, choreographers, directors and live performances 

• Improve acting, singing and dance technique 

• Develop a practical understanding of musical theatre industry work expectations, through developing professional etiquette within technique classes, rehearsal and performance settings 

• Develop practical and creative experiences with visiting specialist lecturers, professional musical theatre performers, organisations and companies 

• Build a website and track your learning digitally 

• Develop audition technique and repertoire 

• Develop interpersonal and other transferable skills to enhance your employability  

Assessment: All assessment is carried out as coursework, both practical and written. There is a continuous assignment assessment process involving practical and written work. All units are assessed through practical and written work, grades awarded for each assignment go towards a final grade for each unit. The course is designed to enhance and expand upon your knowledge and understanding of musical theatre, enabling you to access a range of creative possibilities within the musical theatre industry. 

Choose this course if… you aspire to a career in the industry, are able to work collaboratively, have an open mind, are willing to take risks and have a passion and curiosity about Musical Theatre performance.   

Future Steps: You could progress to university or drama school. Previous students have progressed on to courses at Urdang, Italia Conti, GSA, Laines, Performers, Bird, Hammond, Emil Dale, Trinity Laban, Chichester, Falmouth and Bath Spa Universities. Future job roles might include musical theatre performer, cruise ship entertainer, cabaret artist, dance captain, choreographer, musical director, vocal coach, dance teacher, performance artist, personal trainer, agent or casting director. 

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths* 

This course is highly competitive. Entry is via audition only. Applicants will be required to demonstrate a high level of competency and experience in all three disciplines 

You will have access to all the College facilities, including a student restaurant, full media suite, gym and fully equipped Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

The CCI boasts a range of specialist studios, a professional theatre, and an industry standard dance studio. As well as this there will be access to off site professional venues and dance studios. There are also two Apple Mac suites, equipped with the latest Adobe Creative Suite software, and a broad range of media equipment to borrow and art supplies to purchase from it’s excellent Learning Resource Centre.

You will need to have workshop clothing (black t-shirt and leggings/ tracksuit bottoms), for practical work. We charge an annual, non refundable £100 course administration fee. This will cover all compulsory theatre visits, workshops and venue hire.