BA (Hons) Music Theatre in Preston United Kingdom | University of Lancashire

This practice-oriented program explores every facet of musical theater, from performance to production, making it perfect for aspiring stage performers and behind-the-scenes creatives. Weekly intensive training mirrors drama school curricula, honing essential skills like acting, vocal performance, dance, choral work, and yoga. These cultivated abilities culminate in annual full-scale productions. Beyond performing in musicals, students assume production responsibilities such as stage management, design, assistant directing, costuming, and front-of-house operations, gaining comprehensive hands-on experience.

The program also fosters original music theater creation through contemporary performance techniques. Students broaden their artistic perspectives while discovering innovative ways to merge music and theater. Numerous opportunities exist to collaborate with visiting professionals or showcase work to industry agents during the Graduate Showcase.

At its core, this music theater program prioritizes inclusivity, community, and safe creative spaces. Faculty and students collectively cultivate an environment rich in top-tier training, nurturing distinctive, professional performers who excel as collaborators. Personalized mentorship remains central to our educational approach.

Instruction comes from working professionals like Course Leader Mark Goggins, whose credits include Cats, Shrek, and The Sound of Music.
Our student-led chamber choir has earned national accolades, including the BBC Adult Choir of the Year title.
The program maintains a perfect graduation rate, with most students earning upper-second or first-class honors degrees.