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Performing Arts

Performing Arts – Musical Theatre (Extended) Diploma Level 3

  • Course Type: Diploma/Certificate

What can this course lead to?

Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to the HND in Performing Arts at The Eastern School of Performing Arts or study at prestigious performing arts schools. Previous students have gone on to study at establishments such as: Arts Ed, Guildford School of Acting, Urdang, Performers College, Bird College, Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama, Italia Conti, Liverpool Theatre School, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and Stella Mann. Progression to year 2 is subject to successful completion of year 1. Upon successful completion of year 3, you will be eligible to progress onto our degree programme at University Centre Peterborough. Visit here: https://www.ucp.ac.uk/ for course details.

Who is it for?

If you want to study a triple threat course where you will refine your skills in singing, dancing and acting whilst advancing your individuality and performance technique, this is the course for you. Run at the Eastern School of Performing Arts (ESPA), you will study and train in a variety of areas including: singing technique, rehearsal technique, principles of acting, storytelling, devising, ballet, jazz, commercial dance and performing arts as a business. All assessments are written and developed to enable students to gain and develop practical skills whilst gaining a qualification. You will undertake an additional LAMDA qualification to support your progression to sought after drama schools and/or universities and develop your performance skills. LAMDA qualifications are recognised by UCAS and contribute towards your points calculation. ESPA provides industry-experienced tutors for all their courses, enabling students to develop skills required for their next steps. The course is highly vocational and you will spend your days in the rehearsal studio.

What is covered?

You will study the following units: Principles of Performance Engaging with an audience Introduction to professional practice Critical and contextual studies Production skills and context Performance skills and context Preparation for specialist study Collaborative Performance Project Developing Performance and Production Skills Preparing for progression Exploration of specialist study and context Extended Project

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and Maths, and a successful audition at one of our audition days.

Start date: 01/09/2025

Course Code

FDP3MT4AF$

Location

Stamford College

Duration

2 Years

Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.

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kyle jackson

ESPA’s nurturing tutors shared industry knowledge, guiding us rightly. Now in my 3rd year at my dream school, Performers College, I’m astounded by my achievements, thanks to ESPA.

Kyle Jackson

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