Contemporary Musical Theatre
Being a musical theatre performer today means you need to be much more than a triple threat; you need a skill set that makes you unique. You also need a direct and extensive network and an innate understanding of the industry you will be working in.
Alongside classic high-end musical theatre training, we offer a program that develops other skills essential to a musical theatre performer in order to broaden work opportunities and connections.
Performers College boasts a stellar network of industry professionals who are directly connected to the industry our graduates will be stepping into.
With a toolbox of freshly developed current industry skills, you will be the most versatile, employable version of yourself and open to a long
career as a new-age contemporary musical theatre performer. The course includes:
- High-end industry-standard acting dance and vocal training
- Physical and contemporary theatre practice, puppetry and circus skills
- TV and film techniques in conjunction with Screen and Film School
- Programmes taught and devised by our network of West End performers, producers, directors and choreographers
- Incredible personal and professional development program
What to expect
Musicals produced today make demands on performers like never before. Yes, you need the techniques that will equip you to perform at a high level as dancers and singers, but if you can also be proficient in aerial skills, puppetry, multimedia and camera work, you stand a better chance of being employed.
If you are a strong actor, able to approach choreography, able to take initiative, understand contemporary scores, have a knowledge of music theory, you will stand a better chance of being employed.
If you can work in immersive theatre, applied theatre, site-specific theatre, cabaret, you stand a better chance of being employed. If you are mentally resilient and focused you stand a better chance of being employed. This pathway equips you with the tools.
The aim of this route is to ensure that students are technically proficient in dance, acting and singing, equipping them to work at the level expected in the field of musical theatre. This route addresses both the traditions of the art form as well as encourages students to challenge convention.
Musical Theatre has developed over the years. Performers are expected to be able to adapt to a range of styles and challenges; graduates of this route will be confident that they can respond to the diverse demands of the industry secure in their knowledge and expertise. The Musical Theatre route will also focus on entrepreneurship, creative identity and individuality.
Masterclasses
We believe that developing your industry connections is a key component to a successful career in the creative arts. Performers College offers a wide range of Masterclasses with performers and industry experts.
The likes of Dominic Keavey (TV Director), Layton Williams (West End Performer) and Natalie Weiss (Vocalist) have given our Training Professionals advice and career tips that you won’t find in any textbook.
Choose a course
Our courses are aimed at presenting the industry with individuals who are not only talented and professionally trained, but also well-equipped, both physically and mentally, to face the inevitable challenges they’ll encounter as they break into the business.
BA (Hons) Performing Arts consists of two pathways: Musical Theatre and Acting; each providing in-depth training shaped by current industry trends.
Performers College specialised one-year Degree Top-up programme has been designed to enable committed performers to extend their understanding of performing arts in either: Contemporary Musical Theatre, Acting for the 21st Century.
Our student stories
Sam trained at Guildford School of Acting. He has worked extensively as an actor, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Another Country and Unexpected Host. As well as a formidable acting career Sam has directed some of the most well-known West End productions.
Noa, a Contemporary Musical Theatre pathway graduate from our Brighton Campus has already had an interesting story, from drama training in New York, to finding her dance and singing styles at Performers College - while also appearing in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Apple TV's Ted Lasso, and a variety of stage and screen roles. Find out what shes up to, and hear her reflections on life at Performers College.
Meet Danielle Gordon, a third-year Contemporary Musical Theatre pathway student from our Brighton campus. She talks about how the course was perfect for her because of the even split of singing, dancing and acting and the work she was started to do with the BBC!
Read more of our Student Stories on our BIMM University Blog.
Your lecturers
Our expert lecturers will provide you with essential insider tips and exclusive knowledge that you won’t find anywhere else. It’s their role to help you step into the performing arts industry with confidence.
During his time in training, he partook in numerous concerts and won the prima vista piano prize for sight-reading. Josh has been the Assistant Musical Director on a number of Lambert Jackson Production shows including Dr Zhivago, Main Men in Musicals, There’s Nothing Like a Dame and West End Women all at London's prestigious venue; Cadogan Hall.
Holly is a Principal Lecturer and Body Module Coordinator. She currently teaches classes in tap, jazz and musical theatre dance styles at Performers College Manchester and works with students on their in-house projects, public performances and agent showcases.
Toby has Musical Theatre running through his veins, as a young performer he travelled to London to pursue his singing and acting career; crossing paths with the likes of Sylvia Young and Kiki Dee who pointed him in the right direction.
Any questions?
For more information on our Contemporary Musical Theatre pathway or if you have any questions about how to apply to Performers College, please contact our Enquiries Team on 01273 840 346 or email [email protected].
