HND Musical Theatre
Overview
Year two. Two shows, including a professional pantomime!
HND Musical Theatre builds on your HNC and turns training into professional readiness. You'll perform in two musical theatre productions across the year, one of them a professional pantomime, so you'll know what a real run feels like before you graduate.
You'll keep developing across acting, singing and dance with specialist lecturers in each discipline, supported by our Estill-trained voice staff, including two full-time Master Trainers.
This is also the year you prepare to work, through professional development that gets you audition-ready and industry-ready.
Entry
Who can apply
You'll need to have completed an HNC in Musical Theatre. External applications are welcome.
Your audition
You'll sing, act and dance for an audition panel, and have a short interview.
We're looking at how you've developed over the year, your versatility across all three disciplines and whether you're ready for a demanding second year.
What to prepare
We'll confirm your song and monologue requirements when we arrange your audition. The dance call is taught on the day.
On the day
Wear something you can move in and bring your dance shoes.
Learn
Two productions, including a professional pantomime
You'll perform in two musical theatre productions during the year, one of them a professional pantomime, giving you experience of a genuine commercial run.
Acting
You'll deepen your acting technique and your ability to work with text and character.
Singing and voice
With our Estill-trained staff, including two full-time Master Trainers, you'll develop vocal technique to professional standards and the stamina a run demands.
Dance
Ballet, jazz and contemporary, taught by dance specialists, building the versatility musical theatre auditions test.
Production
You'll learn how a show comes together beyond the performance itself, from rehearsal process to what happens backstage.
Professional development
This is the year you prepare to work: auditions, self-promotion and how performers find and win jobs.
Industry workshops
You'll work with people currently in the profession, keeping you current with what the industry expects.
Where can I go from here?
Graduates of this course will be able to go directly into the following courses:
