Stage Management and Operations – Level 3

A wide range of options are offered for the specialist units including:

• Deputy Stage Manager
• Production Workshop
• Assistant Stage Manager
• Lighting Operation
• Sound Operations
• Scenic Construction for the Stage
• Scenic Painting
• Stage Model Making
• Mask Making
• Prop Making
• Front of House
• Stage Make-up for Performance

September – June

You must have achieved an appropriate Level 2 vocational qualification and/or five GCSEs at grade 4/5 (C) or above.

You will be continuously assessed through succesfully completing a series of assignments and projects.

University opportunities

Past students have progressed to study degrees and professional diplomas in stage management, production arts, lighting design, sound design, technical production, event management, entertainment management and theatre studies.

Stage school opportunities

Past students have progressed to a number of stage schools such as LAMDA, Mountview, LIPA, and Backstage Academy.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities include stage management, lighting, sound, technical management, theatre management and events management.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Many people qualify for free tuition fees, for more information please contact Course Information on 01642 333333. Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here for more information.

You can apply online by clicking on the apply button at the top of this website page. Once we have received and processed your Application Form, we will be in touch. You can also print an application form and send it to us via post. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk.

All full-time students will be offered a number of options to secure at least 10 days of meaningful work experience during the year. This is an important aspect of the course and will help to develop your skills to get a job, progress to a higher level qualification at Middlesbrough College or potentially gain a place at University.