In Partnership with – Theatre Royal Wakefield, Actual Size Theatre Company

This performance programme, at Mechanics Performing Arts is for students who wish to study in a lively and challenging environment. As performing arts students, you will have the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition into higher level study or employment in the performing arts industry. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to perform in our professional theatre, alongside chances to attend professional performances in both regional and national venues. You will be taught by industry experienced tutors alongside visiting professionals working within the industry.

Future Career and Earning Potentials:

Actor/Entertainer - Variable

Performance skills in singing, dancing and acting

Develop characterisations using movement and vocal skills

Exploring different performance mediums, such as improvisation, script work and devised work

Live Performances

On completion of the Level 2 Diploma you will be able to progress onto Level 3 Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre.

Through performances, practical and theoretical project-based work.

3 GCSEs 9-3 including English or maths

OR

Level 1 Music, Performance & Production Arts

PLUS

Satisfactory interview/audition

If you complete the course with an appropriate pass grade with maths and English you can progress through the levels.

HND Theatre, offered by Wakefield College, or degrees in acting, drama, theatre arts or performing arts at other Universities. Vocational courses at drama schools.

You may find work within a wide range of performing arts roles such as actor, performer, playwright, director, community arts worker, teacher, entrepreneur.