Performing Arts

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OVERVIEW

Were you born to perform? Does performing in front of a large audience or perfecting something in a studio give you a thrill? If you love acting, singing or dancing, performing arts is for you.

Whilst studying at Middlesbrough College, not only will you perfect your technical and performance skills, but you’ll also develop the confidence and professionalism to succeed in this competitive industry.

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Why study Performing Arts?

Performing Arts at Middlesbrough College

CAREER CHOICES

The performing arts industry is at an all-time high due to multimedia accessibility. With so many varied career opportunities, performing arts is a diverse and exciting industry to become a part of.

Career Progression Routes

Former students have progressed into careers including:

Choreography  |  Singing  |  Set Design  |  Teaching in Education  |  Events Management

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EMPLOYERS

Middlesbrough Theatre

Less is MORE Productions

Billingham Forum

Ten Feet Tall

Crash Bang Wallop
 

WHY STUDY WITH US?

  1. Performance and production arts students have the opportunity to partake in 11 live productions per academic year ranging from Christmas pantomimes to traditional musical theatre
  2. You’ll have access to our range of large dance and drama studios, fully equipped recording studios and practice rooms
  3. Course tutors boast industry experience meaning students will learn from the best!
  4. Previous students have gone on to University to study everything from Music Performance and Events Management, to Stage Management and Sound and Lighting Design
  5. Many of our former students have become professional performers and choreographers, as well going one step further opening up their own dancing and production companies
Middlesbrough College Alumni
My tutors were really supportive and always on hand to offer support - I'm still in touch with them now!
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Emily Baxter
I initially studied A Levels at Stockton Bede Sixth Form but found this wasn’t right for me. I loved the theatre but didn’t want to be on stage so this course seemed the ideal match.
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Jamie Nelson
The teaching staff are really supportive and on hand when you need them.
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Britney Johnson
The productions are really good. I’ve enjoyed working on lighting and set design.
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Lydia Holford

Studying at Middlesbrough College has allowed me to develop my practical knowledge in a theatre setting, developing management skills when working on live shows.
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Cameron Nunn Middlesbrough College
The theatre is a great asset to the College and it's great to be involved in so many productions across the year.
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95% of our Performing Arts students thought the teaching on their course was good

COURSE