Performance in Musical Theatre

This course is taught at the Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) in Guildford.

This programme will provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of performance from day one. You’ll learn by doing – training and developing your learning by working towards presentations, live performances, collaborative projects, devised work and fully rehearsed productions. Every experience is grounded in research and real industry insight; this will help you build a strong understanding of key concepts, techniques and performance skills that today’s employers are looking for.

As you progress, you’ll grow into a confident “thinking performer” – someone who not only performs with skill and passion, but who reflects critically on their creative process and professional development. Through industry workshops, portfolio development and guided reflection, you’ll build the tools, resilience and adaptability needed for a long and successful career.

De Montfort University has partnered with Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) who offer enviable industry links and will promote you into the world of a triple-threat performer. This will give you access to agents, casting directors and potential employers via your Showcase in London’s West End. You will have access to an outstanding team of successful industry mentors to help you develop your networking skills whilst in training.

This course is based at PPA in Guildford. Please contact us on 01483 459080 for further information. Alternatively, you can visit our website: https://ppacademy.co.uk/ba-hons-performance-in-musical-theatre/.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.