Stage2 offers LAMDA tuition in Acting, Choral Speaking, Musical Theatre, Shakespeare, Mime, Verse & Prose and Devising.
We are proud to claim a 100% pass rate with all students and our tuition is widely regarded as the best in the world (or so LAMDA have told us!).
The tuition is carried out in the week and follows a 10 lesson structure, including a public showcase and an exam.
At Open Door, our Behind the Scenes Access Programme supports participants aged 17-30 who are passionate about a career in Technical Theatre and Productions Arts and who want to apply to study at one of our partner schools. Technical Theatre and Productions Arts careers can include the likes of scenic art, theatre technology, set construction, costume construction, prop-making, set/costume design and more!
Our current partner schools are Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, LAMDA, Royal Welsh College of Music, and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. We can give you the support you need to approach your interviews with confidence, knowing that you have benefited from the advice and mentoring from our selected industry professionals.
The Behind the Scenes Access programme provides participants with:
his Dance and Musical Theatre course is a two-year vocational programme that equips you for a career in the performing arts industry.
During your studies you will have specialist training in dance, singing and acting to develop a well-versed range of skills including Musical Theatre, voice, script work, Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary. This course will focus on strengthening both technical and performance abilities through practical classes and live performance opportunities.
Our campus boasts an impressive range of facilities including a dance studio with sprung Harlequin flooring, a fully equipped theatre space with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, plus an additional three rehearsal studios for you to use while you study with us.
This qualification offers learners the opportunity to develop their musical theatre and dance skills over their course of study through a process of self-evaluation, practice and review, which are key skills for progression to higher education. The qualification also supports learners in building their own choreography portfolio in preparation for entry to employment in the performing industry or higher education. Learners should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes with the higher education providers that are offering them.
Some progression opportunities are:
Acting for stage and screen, do you have a passion for Acting this highly practical course will give you training in both stage and screen acting to become a versatile employable actor. Maybe you dream of directing or writing your own scripts. Throughout the course students will experience a wide variety of performance styles whilst working under our theatre company INSPIRE.
This Level 3 National Foundation Diploma & Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Acting) is a Study Programme which, if successful, leads to the 90 credit qualification over one year and progression to the full 180 credit qualification over 2 years. If you are interested in a career in Acting and want an A level equivalent course which offers training in all aspects of Acting, our course could be the right choice for you. It will provide you with a strong foundation for progression into Drama schools, higher education or a career within the performing arts or entertainment, leisure or communications industries.
This course is free for 16-18yrs; for 19-23yrs, course is free if you have not achieved a full Level 2 qualification.
For all other students fees apply:
Course fee £7395; Exam Fee TBC
If you're aged 19+ you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of the course.
This course provides skills and knowledge in all aspects of theatre and performance and can be used to progress into higher level study, or as a foundation for your future career. It can provide you with the opportunity to study and develop skills in various aspects of performing arts through live performances and a range of projects you will not only develop your technical skills, but your performance skills too. The course will give you the opportunity to gain experience and an understanding of what is needed to become a performer. It will also help you decide whether you wish to study in industry, and prepare you for further training.
Course structure:
Course is free for 16-18yrs; for 19-23yrs, course is free if you have not achieved a full Level 2 qualification.
For all other students fees apply:
1st year course fee £1,286; Exam Fee £134
Our Level 1 Performing Arts Course is ideal for those who are looking for a career in this sector, to build on skills and knowledge to move on in your career path. You will work towards a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in vocational studies alongside Maths and English.
You will work on a range of units relating to Performing Arts alongside employability units, All work is portfolio based.
This course is free for 16-18yrs; for 19-23yrs, course is free if you have not achieved a full Level 1 qualification.
For all other students fees apply: course fee £994; exam fee £92
This Level 3 Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice - Technical Theatre is a two-year full-time course aimed at people who wish to work in theatre/performance venues in a technical capacity.
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice - Technical Theatre course recognises the technical skills, knowledge and understanding needed to work within the Performing Arts/Entertainment industries.
You need to complete 18 units to pass this course successfully. Examples of units you may study on the course include:
The course will allow you to develop your technical skills and give you an in-depth understanding of the importance of the technical team. You will gain practical experience in a wide range of college productions such as pantomimes, dance shows, fashion shows and plays. You may also have the chance to do work experience.
Have you already had a taste of performing through school shows, youth theatre performances or GCSE Dance classes?
Perhaps you simply have a passion for performing but have not yet had the chance or the confidence to put your skills onto a larger stage. Then this could be the course for you.
Throughout this course, you will learn some of the fundamental skills in Dance, from technique to performance skills, as well as gaining experience within the theatre.
This exciting and confidence boosting course is a perfect start to the development of your career aspirations as a Dancer.
Various opportunities to take part in performance productions and events are offered throughout the year, which will require rehearsals and performances outside normal College hours.
Have you developed a passion for theatre and performance through participating in school productions, attending youth theatre or taking a GCSE drama class? Level 2 Acting will help you take your performance skills further.
Throughout the course, you will learn the fundamentals of acting and further your knowledge of theatre as a whole. You will explore acting skills in a range of styles and genres, through scripted performance and devising. This exciting and confidence boosting course is a perfect start for aspiring actors. You will have various opportunities to perform in productions and events during the year, which will require you to attend rehearsals and performances outside of normal college hours.
This A Level Dance course will show you how contemporary Dance has evolved over recent decades. You will look at the developments that have taken place in Britain’s leading dance company, Rambert Dance Company, through the study of a range of choreographers' work and more recent changes in Dance, whilst also exploring developing and honing your skills as a choreographer.
Practical tasks provide the creative opportunity to develop work that you will perform solo, as a quartet and for a group piece, for one of the many shows we have throughout the year. There is a focus on learning to dance with others, in works choreographed by/for you, as well as having workshops from some of the UK’s leading choreographers.
This is an exciting, creative course which challenges students in many ways, whilst preparing them for university or the world of work.
