D&B DELIVERS

QUALITY CARE

With a limited intake of 35-40 students per year group, we know every student and can support and guide them throughout their training and into professional work.

D&B DELIVERS

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Our inhouse agency D&B Management will work for you, looking for opportunities to work professionally throughout your training and beyond.

D&B DELIVERS

QUALITY CARE

With a limited intake of 35-40 students per year group, we know every student and can support and guide them throughout their training and into professional work.

D&B DELIVERS

EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING

Our unique timetable boasts over 33 hours per week of tutor-led classes in the studio, including an emphasis on screen acting.

D&B DELIVERS

INCREDIBLE TUTORS

Our tutors are second to none, often West-End directors, Choreographers and Musical Directors, who are instrumental in getting our students into quality professional engagements.

Affordable Fees
& Accessible Funding

We believe that everybody should have the opportunity to pursue a career in the performing arts, regardless of their financial circumstances – so we keep our fees as low as possible.

For the academic year September 2024 – July 2025 the fees are as follows:

  • Tuition Fees: £3,075.00 per term
  • Registration Fee: £100.00 (payable upon acceptance)
  • Enrolment Fee: £295.00

We also offer a range of full scholarships and bursaries which all applicants are considered throughout the audition process. These will be awarded to successful applicants based on their performance at their audition.

  • D&B are so proud to officially recognise Marvin’s achievements and commitment to the school and are thrilled that he is patron for D&B School of Performing Arts, and oversees ‘The Marvin Humes Scholarship’.

    Over 20 years ago, Marvin Humes started his training here at D&B. Regularly filming through our agency in Holby City (playing Robbie Wearing), Grange Hill and Hey Mr Producer and appearing in Oliver at the London Palladium, Marvin’s first steps towards megastardom started right here.

    Amount

    3 years tuition fees

    Type

    Full scholarship for fees.

    Please note, this does not cover any additional classes such as private singing, accommodation, uniform, travel, examination fees, costumes, theatre trips, teaching examinations.

    Conditions

    All applicants who enrol on the course will be given the chance to audition for this scholarship.

    Previous winners

    • 2022 Scholar – Xavion Campbell-Brown
    • 2021 Scholar- Isobel Simmons
    • 2020 Scholars- Lillie Squires and Zach Loonie
    • 2019 Scholar- Rhianna Dorris
    • 2018 Scholar- Courtney Donnolly
    • 2017 Scholar- Lauren Bowry
    • 2016 Scholar- Elle Crees
    • 2015 Scholar- Zack Morris
    • 2014 Scholar: Durone Stokes
    • 2013 Scholar: Mohammed Mansaray
  • The D&B School of Performing Arts has previously offered scholarships in conjunction with The Stage newspaper. They are worth a total of over £45,450 and cover full training fees for D&B’s three-year, full-time Diploma in Musical Theatre.

    Amount

    3 years tuition fees

    Type

    Full scholarship

    Previous Winners

    • 2016 Scholar: Markeisha Muir
    • 2015 Scholars: Chelsie Austen and Chloe Hare
    • 2014 Scholars: Annalise Liard Bailey and Charlotte Spooner
    • 2013 Scholars: Hope-Marie Evans and Josh Harwood
    • 2012 Scholars: Daniel Bell and Rachel Rawlinson

    Read The Stage write up on the winners

    https://www.thestage.co.uk/advice/scholarships/2013/stage-scholarships-2…

    “We hope that The Stage scholarship scheme will open doors for even more students who are finding difficulty in affording the cost of training”

    Donna Sullivan

  • Playing the role of Marcus Belby, in the film Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, was surely the start of a very promising career for Rob Knox. It was that promise that was so tragically ended when he became a victim of knife crime – only 18 years old.

    Rob had been a successful student at D&B for many years and secured numerous high profile roles through our acting agency. We are proud and honoured to be the professional custodians of The Robert Knox Bursary, which has provided an opportunity for other young people to flourish, grow and become part of the entertainment industry.

    Rob’s legacy in the both the entertainment industry and at D&B will live on through the Robert Knox Bursary.

    Amount

    Covers a percentage of fees, which may differ from student to student.

    Conditions

    This bursary is not currently open. Please contact D&B for further information.

    Previous winners

    • 2020 Scholar: Milo Panni
    • 2012 Scholar: Chenube-Ruth Bailey
    • 2011 Scholars: Amy Parnell and Matt Terry
    • 2010 Scholar: Megan O’Connor


    “Rob was a talented student who had a bright future in front of him, we miss him dreadfully but the bursary will ensure he is never forgotten. These chosen students will train with pride under the Rob Knox Bursary, achieving their dreams and ensuring Rob’s name will never be forgotten in the industry.”

    Bonnie Sullivan

  • New for 2016, D&B School of Performing Arts will be introducing the ‘Can You Dance Scholarship’ to one lucky student this year. Only available to those that we meet at the ‘Can You Dance’ dance conventions across the country, this full scholarship will cover full training for D&B’s three-year, full-time Diploma in Musical Theatre. The events, organised by our showcase director Matt Flint take place all over England. Please click here for more information.

    Amount

    3 years tuition fees

    Type

    Full scholarship

    Please note: This does not cover any additional classes such as private singing, accommodation, uniform, travel, examination fees, costumes, theatre trips, teaching examinations.

    Conditions

    We will be selecting auditionees from the ‘Can You Dance’ events and inviting them to a private audition session where we will be awarding one full scholarship, although there are bursaries available for all auditioning on that day.

    Previous Winners

    • 2022 Scholars- Amelie St Pierre D’Abreu and Ellie Eames
    • 2020 Scholar- Charlie Barnard
    • 2018 Scholar- Brandon Knight
    • 2017 Scholar- Haydn Smart

JOIN THE FAMILY

“There’s no place like it. Where you feel completely accepted, and the whole faculty work together to help each individual achieve their dreams”

Durone Stokes, Graduate

Dreamgirls Original West End Cast (CC White)

“When I arrived at D&B I had never danced before. I was fortunate to have the most incredible teachers who pushed me and gave me opportunities to test my skills every step of the way. Without the overwhelming support and guidance I got from D&B, I wouldn’t be where I am now”

Rory Phelan, Graduate

Saturday Night Fever UK Tour (Tony Manero), Mamma Mia West End, Grease UK Tour, Club Tropicana UK Tour

“The care that Donna and Bonnie give to every pupil is second to none and what they did for me as a youngster was priceless. I’m so excited to be able to support a student through their training with the help of the Marvin Humes Scholarship.”

Marvin Humes

Patron

“I loved the focused attention and care that I was given by my tutors. I always felt totally supported throughout my time at the college and since graduating.”

Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli, Graduate

Tina the Musical West End, Motown West End, West Side Story RSC

“The training and support I got from D&B helped me to get where I am today. I’m so thankful for the opportunities that they gave me.”

Jacqueline Jossa, Graduate

EastEnders, NTA Award Winner

“D&B provided me with every tool I needed to pursue a career in the West End.”

Justin Thomas, Graduate

Aladdin West End, Wicked West End (Fiyero), Mamma Mia World Tour (Sky). Dirty Dancing UK Tour

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