Performing and Production Arts (Musical Theatre) Level 3

How to Apply

Starts 8 September 2025

Runs at

Melton Campus

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full-Time

Starting

8 Sep 2025

Ending

3 Jul 2026
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This Musical Theatre programme delivered by SMB College Group's IGNITE Performing Arts Academy offers intensive training across the three core performance disciplines of acting, singing and dance. You will explore a wide range of musical theatre styles from traditional classics through to current West End shows.

  • What will I learn?

    Projects include:

    • Traditional Musical Theatre
    • Contemporary Musical Theatre
    • Theatre for Children
    • Film/TV and Urban Dance
    • West End Musical
    • Company Performance

    Skills and techniques include:

    • Singing Techniques
    • Urban Dance
    • Jazz Dance
    • Acting Styles and Practitioners
    • Audition Techniques
    • Theatre for Children
    • Rehearsing and Performing
  • Where could this course lead to?
    Learners may wish to progress onto our Performing Arts Degree course, which is delivered in partnership with the University of East Anglia. Other progression routes include Drama Schools, 'CDET' accredited Dance Schools, universities, or directly into employment. Previous students have successfully gained places at Mountview, Guildford School of Acting, PPA, Urdang Academy, Birmingham School of Acting and Bird College. Others have successfully gained employment in West End productions, touring work and feature films.
  • What qualifications or experience do I need?
    5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English, or Level 2 Performing Arts and Level 1 Functional Skills. An audition will also be required. If you miss the English and/or Maths requirements of your course, don't worry - there are options to study these alongside your course.
  • How long is the course?
    2 Years