BA (hons) Acting in Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

BA (hons) Acting in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

The BA Acting programme is a leading actor training based in the heart of Manchester.

Led by a team of specialist and highly experienced directors, teachers and practitioners, the BA (Hons) Acting course at Manchester School of Theatre has an outstanding reputation for training actors with the skills necessary for a successful career in film, television, radio and stage. 

We are looking for your imagination, empathy, curiosity, passion and wonder.

We are looking for expressive people who are energetic, dynamic and driven to tell stories.

We will nurture your ability, teach you your craft and encourage you on the path to creative excellence.

You will work from a wide range of practitioners and a wealth of inspiring teachers and professional practitioners. You will train in all aspects of the craft including Acting for Stage, Screen and Radio.

Based in the Manchester School of Theatre, we will soon be moving into new accommodation specially built for us on Oxford Road.  Our inspirational training venue will include:

• A 180 seat fully equipped studio theatre, with dressing rooms and green room
• Large movement and performance studios with sprung floors
• 8 additional rehearsal studios
• TV and radio studios
• Tutorial rooms
• Computer labs

Features and Benefits

• World class training in the heart of Manchester.
• A brand-new inspirational training hub including state of the art theatre, studios and rehearsal rooms.
• Recent students have won many prestigious awards including the Alan Bates Award, The Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award and the Laurence Olivier Bursary.
• Selected students will get to participate in a number of events and collaborations including Sam Wannamaker Award, RSC Weekend and potentially projects with the Hallé, RNCM, MIF and other international partners.
• A nationally and internationally acclaimed course which has links with the region’s key employers including BBC, MIF, Royal Exchange Theatre, HOME, RNCM, Hallé Orchestra and The Lowry.
• Strong links with the Manchester Writing School.

Career prospects

Graduates of the School pursue careers as professional actors working in theatre, film, TV and radio. Many former students also establish careers as professional directors, writers, filmmakers, agents and teachers.

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