Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above

GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 4

GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above

Successful audition

You will study a range of units including:

• Investigating practitioners’ work
• Developing performance skills and techniques
• Group performance workshops
• Musical theatre performance skills combining acting, singing and dance

You will:

• Develop specialist musical theatre techniques
• Work collaboratively to create performances
• Perform in a full musical production

Skills Developed

• Acting, singing and dance skills
• Performance and rehearsal techniques
• Ensemble and collaborative work
• Analytical and evaluative skills

Students learn through:

• Practical workshops and rehearsals
• Performance projects and productions
• Theory-based lessons and written work

Assessment includes:

• Coursework and written portfolios
• Practical performances
• External assessment units

Students have access to:

• A purpose-built theatre with staging, scenery and costumes
• Specialist teaching from performing arts staff
• Facilities for rehearsals and performances

No specific additional costs are listed for this course.

This course can be studied alongside a range of other subjects. Students can't take BTEC Acting and BTEC Musical Theatre together as it’s essentially the same qualification but with a different specialism.

This course supports progression into:

• Higher education in musical theatre or performing arts
• Drama school and conservatoire training
• Careers in musical theatre and performance

You will automatically become a member of our highly successful St Brendan’s Performing Arts Academy which provides an enrichment programme and exclusive opportunities in association with our partner organisations: National Connections Project & 3rd Stage Dance Company. Students benefit from regular workshops, performance opportunities, visiting speakers and theatre trips both locally and in London. As this is a very practical course, and looking to use real theatre experiences wherever possible, there is an expectation that students will be available to perform in a range of showcases throughout the year usually in the evenings, and all students should also experience being part of a supporting backstage crew. All students will be timetabled to do Enrichment weekly as extra rehearsal time to support their practical work. It is also compulsory for all students to take one to one signing lessons with an experienced, professional vocal coach. Please see the Performing Arts team for further details.