Musical Theatre [Shockout, Manchester] BA (Hons)

Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree covers the core techniques of acting, voice and dance while supporting you in developing a wide range of knowledge in devising and developing a production, audition and casting techniques, preparing you to an advanced and professional level. Youll study and train in purpose-built, high-specification studios at Shockouts Manchester Studios.<br/><br/>Within an ever-changing industry, its vital to ensure youre fully equipped for a long, diverse career. A strong, professional skill set covering singing, dancing and acting is essential for a musical theatre performer. Our ambition is to help you become not only a triple threat but also nurture your individual identity and ability to create and produce your own innovative work. We want to foster your skills in creative entrepreneurship.<br/><br/>Delivered by Shockout, our intensive 3-year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree supports you in acquiring, developing and refining the technical and artistic skills essential to becoming a professional musical theatre performer. Additionally, well help you gain a clear contextual understanding of the wider industry to support your progression into employment and ensure a sustainable career.<br/><br/>Throughout your training, youll explore the core techniques of acting, voice and dance. Our qualified and specialist professional practitioners will also support you in developing a breadth of knowledge in devising and developing productions, musical theatre for stage and screen, and audition and casting techniques. Additionally, youll have regular performance opportunities to help you build a diverse range of technical performance skills and prepare you for the industry.<br/><br/>If youre an aspiring performer, successfully completing our 3-year BA (Hons) provides an ideal springboard into a professional career in musical theatre and its associated pathways. If you wish to continue your education at the masters level, Shockout also has a fast-growing postgraduate provision to accommodate your needs.<br/><br/>Shockouts teaching staff are professional and world-renowned practitioners and choreographers. They are keen to make your time with them as stimulating and rewarding as possible and enjoy a well-deserved reputation for being approachable and interested in your progress. As teaching often takes place in small groups, youll have access to individual support and guidance at every stage.<br/><br/>For full details about Shockout, their open days and accommodation, please visit http://www.weareshockout.com/.