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Leeds Conservatoire: MA Musical Theatre Writing

Institution Leeds Conservatoire
Department School of Drama
Web http://www.leedsconservatoire.ac.uk
Email Hello@lcm.ac.uk
Telephone 0113 222 3416
Study type Taught

Summary

Our MA Musical Theatre Writing is the first and only course in the UK specifically designed to develop the next generation of Musical Theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists. It is an individually tailored programme for anyone interested in creating new musical theatre and pursuing a professional career as a creative within the industry, whether as a composer, writer, lyricist, or any combination of the above.

This unique course focuses on developing your creative artistry in both solo and collaborative settings, offering opportunities to work closely with students and staff across our full suite of MA programmes.

By collaborating with leading institutions across the North of England and internationally renowned practitioners (including professional composers, lyricists, book writers, dramaturgs, and facilitators) students will graduate with a strong portfolio of work, a deep understanding of how to build and lead a creative team, and a distinctive artistic voice to help shape the Musical Theatre of tomorrow.

From day one, you will work directly with leading composers, lyricists, directors, and creative practitioners through tailored tutorials, workshops, and classes. Your training is shaped around your individual interests while giving you the full range of writing and compositional skills required to thrive in today’s Musical Theatre industry.

You will build confidence across all elements of Musical Theatre writing, strengthening your versatility and your ability to collaborate within a creative team. Your studies culminate in the creation and public presentation of your original musical, individually or as part of a team, at the annual Leeds Theatre Festival. This offers a major platform to showcase your work to industry professionals and audiences.

Collaboration lies at the heart of our MA. You will work with students across our postgraduate programmes to test new ideas, gain real-time feedback, and explore your work in a variety of performance settings. Through structured R&D processes, you will develop, refine, and elevate your creative output while expanding your specialist skillset.

You will also join shared modules with the School of Drama, where you will generate new work in a collaborative, student-led environment. This cross-disciplinary approach encourages bold experimentation and helps you discover and refine your unique artistic voice. Throughout the year, your developing projects will be shared across multiple performance opportunities, giving you practical experience and exposure in live creative environments.

This programme is designed to connect you directly with the professional world. Workshops, masterclasses, and creative projects are led by established industry figures and supported by the region’s vibrant theatrical community.

You’ll benefit from Leeds Conservatoire’s strong partnerships with renowned organisations including Leeds Playhouse, Red Ladder, Opera North, and Slung Low, as well as our wide-reaching professional network spanning the West End, the wider UK industry, and international Musical Theatre makers.

These connections give you unparalleled access to current industry practice, creative mentorship, and potential career pathways; equipping you with the knowledge, experience, and professional visibility to launch your career as a Musical Theatre creator.

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