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LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art): Musical Theatre
| Institution | LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) |
|---|---|
| Department | Acting and Directing |
| Web | https://www.lamda.ac.uk/ |
| admissions@lamda.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 8834 0506 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This MA Musical Theatre course is designed to deliver world class actor training for those committed to a professional career in Musical Theatre performance.
Over the 12 month course students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of new and existing Musical Theatre writing, historical and political contexts of the genre at the time of writing, and work with a wide range of musical theatre practitioners and choreographers to discover a range of approaches to the genre.
Students training on this course will benefit from the exploring a variety of musicals and the effective communication of song, choreography and text, and the thoughtful interpretation of lyric and music. The course will culminate in a public-facing musical production, the chance to develop a showreel, and a UK industry facing showcase.
Graduates will emerge as industry ready 'triple threat' performers with a showreel and repertoire of solo songs for future auditions. The course aims to provide a route into professional performance work as an actor in Musical Theatre.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This course is designed for applicants who wish to pursue and commit to a professional career as a Musical Theatre actor. Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree or relevant professional experience that has prepared them for advanced Musical Theatre studies. They must demonstrate the ability to study at Masters level. No minimum degree classification is required, since admission is based on audition performance rather than past award classification. The audition process is thorough and seeks to engage those candidates that show an aptitude for the vocational nature of this practice based Masters programme. Applicants who are not native English speakers are required to provide a valid IELTS test report. Applicants are expected to achieve an Overall Score of 7.0 (with 7.0 in each sub-test – listening, academic reading, academic writing and speaking). If a candidate has recently studied successfully for an academic qualification taught in English, they may not be required to submit a language test. If this is the case, they will be required to provide copies of certificates that show graduation from institutions in English speaking countries. |
| Location | LAMDA 155 Talgarth Road London W14 9DA |
Fees
| England | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 27232 GBP for Whole course |
Master of Fine Arts - MFA (PG)
Summary
Our MFA Musical Theatre programme will position you to be industry ready for a professional career as a Musical Theatre performer.
This MFA Musical Theatre course is designed to deliver world class actor training for those committed to a professional career in Musical Theatre performance.
Over the 18 month course, applicants will have the opportunity to develop their acting, singing, and dance technique, deepen their understanding Musical Theatre on stage and screen, work on new musicals, work with a wide range of musical theatre directors, musical directors, and choreographers, and receive bespoke guidance on developing an 'audition ready' repertoire.
Students training on this course will benefit from the opportunity to explore a wide variety of musicals, develop future proof skills, and develop as artists. The first year of the course will culminate in a public-facing musical production and a UK industry facing showcase.
The additional elements of the MFA qualification provide a route into teaching or research in musical theatre.
Year two will see the you gaining deeper understanding through taught classes and independent research, exploring new trends in Musical Theatre, and gaining a CPD accredited qualification in LAMDA Examinations teaching.
Graduates will emerge industry ready 'triple threat' performers, supported with professional career advice, and repertoire of solo songs for future auditions. The course aims to provide a route into professional performance work as an actor in Musical Theatre.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | LAMDA 155 Talgarth Road London W14 9DA |
Fees
| England | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 27232 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This MA Musical Theatre course is designed to deliver world class actor training for those committed to a professional career in Musical Theatre performance.
Over the 12 month course students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of new and existing Musical Theatre writing, historical and political contexts of the genre at the time of writing, and work with a wide range of musical theatre practitioners and choreographers to discover a range of approaches to the genre.
Students training on this course will benefit from the exploring a variety of musicals and the effective communication of song, choreography and text, and the thoughtful interpretation of lyric and music. The course will culminate in a public-facing musical production, the chance to develop a showreel, and a UK industry facing showcase.
Graduates will emerge as industry ready 'triple threat' performers with a showreel and repertoire of solo songs for future auditions. The course aims to provide a route into professional performance work as an actor in Musical Theatre.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This course is designed for applicants who wish to pursue and commit to a professional career as a Musical Theatre actor. Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree or relevant professional experience that has prepared them for advanced Musical Theatre studies. They must demonstrate the ability to study at Masters level. No minimum degree classification is required, since admission is based on audition performance rather than past award classification. The audition process is thorough and seeks to engage those candidates that show an aptitude for the vocational nature of this practice based Masters programme. Applicants who are not native English speakers are required to provide a valid IELTS test report. Applicants are expected to achieve an Overall Score of 7.0 (with 7.0 in each sub-test – listening, academic reading, academic writing and speaking). If a candidate has recently studied successfully for an academic qualification taught in English, they may not be required to submit a language test. If this is the case, they will be required to provide copies of certificates that show graduation from institutions in English speaking countries. |
| Location | LAMDA 155 Talgarth Road London W14 9DA |
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