The Accredited Performing Arts Diploma Course
The three year D&B performing arts Diploma in Musical Theatre is the perfect start for professional performers, providing a strong grounding in practical technique and performance skills. We boast an incredible number of contact teaching hours and students can expect to have at least 33hours per week of in-person tuition from our incredible performing arts college faculty.
Accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT), our three year performing arts course London is balanced equally between singing, dancing and acting. Our goal is to develop our students to be triple threats, equally as confident to tackle lead roles in TV, Film and Theatre and finding their passion on stage, on set or in the studio.
The performing arts course London is entirely practical with no academic pre-requisites. Students are all expected to take an external examination with either the London College of Music or the UDO in order to qualify as teachers of Acting, Singing or Street Dance before they graduate.
COURSE | 1ST YEAR
The basis of the first year is to develop and consolidate a technical grounding across all faculties whilst building a solid understanding of the basic principles and levels of commitment and work required for not only the course but subsequent careers.
COURSE | 1ST YEAR
All students are able to audition for every performance opportunity here at the College which includes:
- An Evening of Drama in the Autumn term, showcasing both Screen and Theatre Acting
- A full scale in-house production of a full length Musical in the Spring Term
- A West End showcase for an invited audience of leading industry professionals – including casting directors and agents, as well as friends and family at the end of the Summer Term
COURSE | 1ST YEAR
Our in-house agency D&B Management works throughout your time at the College, endeavouring to secure professional work for students in Pantomimes, Voice overs, Theatre, TV and Film. Students are able to work alongside training.
Currently we have students filming for the Netflix Series Heartstopper, performing in the UK tour of The Book of Mormon and as a regular lead in EastEnders!
COURSE | 1ST YEAR
Dance Classes include :
Technical Jazz, Ballet, Commercial Jazz, Tap, Audition Technique, Lyrical Jazz, Boys Ballet, Boys Jazz, Stylised Jazz
Acting Classes include:
Screen Acting, Acting for Musical Theatre, Acting Skills, TV Technique, Voice and Speech
Singing Classes include:
Singing Repertoire, Singing Performance, Ensemble Singing, Acting Through Song, Duets, Audition Technique
Professional Development Classes include:
Production Auditions and Rehearsals, Showcase Auditions and Rehearsals, Agency Workshops, Musical Theatre Style and Appreciation, Guest Classes and workshops, Nutritional and well-being workshops
COURSE | 2ND YEAR
In the second year, students continue to develop their technique and emphasis is placed on developing performance skills. Students are expected to show a mature attitude and work ethic with a developing understanding of the demands after graduation.
Weekly careers classes provide students with information and guidance into important areas to include tax, equity, agents, Spotlight, CV’s, photographs, image and personal management so that they are ready for the opportunities that will arise in their third and final year.
COURSE | 2ND YEAR
All students are able to audition for every performance opportunity here at the College which includes:
- An Evening of Drama in the Autumn term, showcasing both Screen and Theatre Acting
- A full scale in-house production of a full length Musical in the Spring Term
- A West End showcase for an invited audience of leading industry professionals – including casting directors and agents, as well as friends and family at the end of the Summer Term
COURSE | 2ND YEAR
Our in-house agency D&B Management works throughout your time at the College, endeavouring to secure professional work for students in Pantomimes, Voice overs, Theatre, TV and Film. Students are able to work alongside training.
Currently we have students filming for the Netflix Series Heartstopper, performing in the UK tour of The Book of Mormon and as a regular lead in EastEnders!
COURSE | 2ND YEAR
Dance Classes include:
Technical Jazz, Ballet, Commercial Jazz, Tap, Audition Technique, Lyrical Jazz, Boys Ballet, Boys Jazz, Stylised Jazz
Acting Classes include:
Screen Acting, Acting for Musical Theatre, Acting Skills, TV Technique, Voice and Speech
Singing Classes include:
Singing Repertoire, Singing Performance, Ensemble Singing, Acting Through Song, Duets, Audition Technique
Professional Development Classes include:
Production Auditions and Rehearsals, Showcase Auditions and Rehearsals, Agency Workshops, Musical Theatre Style and Appreciation, Guest Classes and workshops, Nutritional and well-being workshops
COURSE | 3RD YEAR
In the final year, student’s skills are consolidated and importance is placed on combining technique and performance. Time is spent with individual students to ensure that each graduate is equipped with all of the tools and skills that they need and a thorough understanding of what is expected upon graduation.
When selecting Showcase material, great care is taken to ensure that all 3rd years are given adequate material to showcase themselves to visiting casting directors and agents.
COURSE | 3RD YEAR
All students are able to audition for every performance opportunity here at the College which includes:
- An Evening of Drama in the Autumn term, showcasing both Screen and Theatre Acting
- A full scale in-house production of a full length Musical in the Spring Term
- A West End showcase for an invited audience of leading industry professionals – including casting directors and agents, as well as friends and family at the end of the Summer Term
The showcase material is carefully selected to cater to the strengths of every individual in the 3rd year. With no double casting, we are confident that every student will get to show the very best of their skills to every casting director and agent in attendance of the showcase.
COURSE | 3RD YEAR
As well as auditioning for any roles that we feel are suitable throughout the year, In your 3rd year, you can expect the agency team to work with you on a personal level to fully understand your goals and aspirations. The team will then submit you for opportunities accordingly, all whilst the College team ensures that you are fully prepared and equipped for each audition.
We regularly arrange private sessions with casting teams and college faculty to ensure that our students are well prepped at every stage of the audition process. After the showcase, you will then audition for a multitude of agents in order to prepare you for the next step of your career.
COURSE | 3RD YEAR
Dance Classes include:
Technical Jazz, Ballet, Commercial Jazz, Tap, Audition Technique, Lyrical Jazz, Boys Ballet, Boys Jazz, Stylised Jazz
Acting Classes include:
Screen Acting, Acting for Musical Theatre, Acting Skills, TV Technique, Voice and Speech
Singing Classes include:
Singing Repertoire, Singing Performance, Ensemble Singing, Acting Through Song, Duets, Audition Technique
Professional Development Classes include:
Careers Class, Production Auditions and Rehearsals, Showcase Auditions and Rehearsals, Agency Workshops, Musical Theatre Style and Appreciation, Guest Classes and workshops, Nutritional and well-being workshops