Musical Theatre BA(Hons)

1st Year

You’ll build core skills in all physical disciplines – focusing on body, voice and acting – while learning the histories and contexts of performance and the development of musical theatre. We’ll then concentrate on specific techniques and skills for voice, singing and dance, alongside character development and text analysis.

Modules

• Physical Skills for Performance
• Performance Cultures & Contexts
• Acting 1: Storytelling & Improvisation
• Dance & Movement 1: Core Skills
• Voice & Singing 1: Core Skills
• Acting 2: Naturalism & Character

2nd Year

Developing your vocal practice, you’ll study techniques for both the spoken and sung voice. You’ll also learn ballet, tap, jazz and core dance skills, before integrating them into your first musical theatre project. Finally, you’ll engage in professional preparation and repertoire in dance and singing and learn to act for recorded media and digital technologies in musical theatre.

Modules

• Dance & Movement 2: Developing Techniques
• Voice & Singing 2: Developing Techniques
• Integrated Skills 1: Musical Theatre Rehearsal Project
• Dance & Movement 3: Professional Preparation & Repertoire
• Voice & Singing 3: Professional Preparation & Repertoire
• Acting 3: Performing in Recorded Media

3rd Year

Focusing on examples of industry practice, you’ll work on pieces from established shows and gather audition material. You’ll undertake a portfolio or dissertation engaging with emerging practice in musical theatre and learn from a series of guest industry practitioners. Towards the end of the year you’ll put on a final musical theatre production and have the chance to create a digital showcase.

Modules

• Advanced Techniques for Performance
• Professional Development 1
• Musical Theatre Futures
• Professional Development 2: Digital Showcase
• Integrated Skills 2: Musical Theatre Performance