Study our Musical Theatre Foundation Course to prepare for college or a career in the performing arts industry
Study for an RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma specialising in Dance alongside a Musical Theatre Foundation Course.
The course is full time. All of our students also complete modules in Public Relations and Branding to help them prepare for a career in the performing arts industry.
Boarding is available via our host families.
Are you aged 18-25 years old and based in South East England?
Would you like to have a career in music that includes facilitating community music programmes?
Soundcastle's online Sparking Change Programme runs on Wednesday mornings during term time from October 2025 to March 2026 and is an opportunity to build up your CV, widen your industry network, develop your practical skills and learn how to get your own project ideas off the ground.
We are particularly keen to share this programme with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including those who may have experienced barriers in accessing training or professional development opportunities.
Over 6 months (during term time), you will experience:
This advanced specialist course is for artistic students who wish to work as a hair and make-up artist within the TV, film, theatre or fashion industries.
Your study programme will cover the following units:
You will develop creative sketchbook work which will be presented on your own online blog which can then be used as your professional portfolio on completion of the course. The blog will demonstrate your research and design process as part of your assessments; written assignments also form a portion of this qualification, as well as practical assessments and regular self-assessment and evaluation.
You will also be required to purchase the hair and make-up kit that supports your study using professional brands and products currently used in industry (Kryolan). You will be required to take part in a range of work experience placements and off-site trips related to your course.
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
The basement of Portsmouth Guildhall is being transformed into an exciting, new creative space where 11-25 year olds can meet and explore their creative potential!
The BASE will give young people access to:
From crafts, to photography and singing, to mural painting, we’ve got lots of FREE projects and workshops running at Portsmouth Guildhall. As building work for the BASE finishes up, these sessions give a flavour of what The BASE will offer local young people.
