Higher Education - Performing Arts
Our experienced, energetic and extremely talented team of specialists provide some of the very best training in acting and musical theatre. Close links with production companies, directors and performers ensure highly relevant programmes and allow you to view the industry first hand.
Courses available:
Success starts here
It’s no secret that the College was the starting place for a string of household names, with recent famous alumni including (TV): Jodie Prenger (winner of I’d Do Anything), John Simm (Life on Mars, Sex Traffic), Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street), Dean Lennox Kelly (Shameless, Tipping the Velvet); and (Theatre): Josie Walker (Cats, The Phantom of the Opera), Glenn Carter (Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar), Joanna Riding (My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls), Dean Chisnall (Never Forget - The Take That musical).
College to link up with one of the UK’s top drama schools
Plans are currently underway to join Rose Bruford College’s Spring Drama Symposium. This exciting collaboration between our two institutions will put you directly at the heart of professional theatre development.
Real industry experience
Our newly refurbished Brick Workshop Theatre is the venue for an exciting and varied range of productions, which have been critically acclaimed by the local press and visiting agents. You can also look forward to working in a number of premier venues across the North West. Why not come to one of our performances? Our booking office number is Tel: 01253 352352 ext 4411.
Opportunities in Blackpool
Blackpool is the largest entertainment venue outside of London. It’s currently the centre of a very ambitious regeneration programme and with the creative industries at the heart of Blackpool’s development there couldn’t be a more exciting time to study here on the Fylde Coast.
Former students have their say:
Kay Trayford:
“The support of the tutors built my confidence and the course has given me the skills and strength to take my career further. It was the hardest, most stressful but happiest and most rewarding time of my life.”
Elin Jones:
“I found the training at Blackpool and The Fylde College extremely beneficial and I left with an unconditional place at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. The tutors were enthusiastic and eager to get the most from each student. All in all, the time I spent there was one of the best times of my life.”
Mikey Young:
“Looking back at my time at the College, I now understand the importance of securing a grounded knowledge in all elements of musical theatre performance. Singing, acting and dance are taught at a high level and in a very professional manner while tutors provide the most inspirational and enthusiastic advice. I left the College armed with all the skills I needed to progress and realise my potential in the performing arts industry.”
To find out more about Performing Arts at Blackpool and The Fylde College, please visit our
School of Arts section
