1 Year Industry Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre
• Triple Threat Training in Singing, Acting, Dance & Acrobatics
• Full-time – 1 Year
• Minimum of 24 weeks (including 8 weeks in productions)
• Minimum of 24 hours per week
• Private 1-to-1 Singing Lessons during all timetabled weeks
• Two Musical Theatre Productions (November & July)
• One Dramatic Play (March)
• Agency Representation (24 month contract from your first day of college to fully transition into the industry)
• Experienced Industry Faculty
• London’s West End on our doorstep (Direct train to London Euston across the road)
• Regular Industry Workshops & Weekly Audition Technique Classes
• State of the Art facilities including on-site 500 seat theatre & Studio Theatre
• Dance Studios with professional sprung floors, mirrors and barres
• Student Recreation HUB for relaxation and Showreel Editing & Recording Studio
• Small Class & Year Group Sizes
• Vocational exams available with TRINITY, RAD, ISTD, APC, LAMDA & ACROBATIC ARTS
• Full assistance with Spotlight Membership, Showreels, Photographs & Self-Employment
This course is aimed at students aged 18+ who have either:
- Studied Musical Theatre at a full time pre-vocational college for a minimum of one year and are ready for a final years training.
- Obtained a BA (Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre, Dance or Acting and wish to hone their skills.
- Performed professionally in the industry and wish to enhance their skill set.
- Are already advanced in Ballet, Tap, Modern and wish to have an intensive years training before heading directly into the industry.
Industry Diploma Course Specifications
- PERFORMANCE
- ACTING
- DANCE
- SINGING
- INDUSTRY
- ASSESSMENTS
- FEES
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- FACILITIES
- ACCOMMODATION
You will perform in TWO full-scale musical theatre productions during the academic year. |
You will perform ONE dramatic play during the academic year. |
You will perform ONE Graduation Showcase in your final term of study for invited industry guests. |
You will participate in a backstage project. This will give you the chance to discover additional aspects of theatre such as stage management, lighting, sound, choreography, direction, musical direction, costumes, props and set design. This is undertaken alongside our part-time annual musical in our on-site professional theatre. |
You will participate in a Swing project where you will swing dance routines and learn how to plan and present a swing folder. You will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of several performance tracks, which we usually run alongside our college musical. |
You will plan and film your industry showreels and prepare your professional Spotlight CV ready for agent and job submissions. |
You will perform several closed and open showcases during the academic year. |
You will develop skills in many different types of drama, with a large emphasis placed upon imagination and character creation. |
You will study numerous plays throughout your study year, including classical texts such as Ancient Greek and Shakespeare through to more modern-day plays. |
You will study the art of Acting for Television and Film, creating your own materials working with cameras. You will learn how to self-tape for auditions, which is slowly becoming standard practice for first-round auditions in the TV & Film industry. |
You will learn a variety of acting techniques over your study year to help with thought process and character building. You will also study a variety of accents including UK Regional, American, International and RP. You will build a repertoire of monologues, both classical and contemporary. |
You will study text in a song and will use your acting skills to really understand your character, analysing lyrics to portray feelings and emotions whilst singing. |
You will study Classical Ballet, developing individual posture, technique, knowledge, performance and pas de deux skills. |
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You will take weekly classes in Body Conditioning and Flexibility. You will be encouraged to place a healthy and active lifestyle at the heart of your time with us. |
Our aim is not in one year to teach technical tricks, but to build muscle, develop better posture, flexibility, balance and core strength. We will however take you as far as you can go. |
All students receive private 1-to-1 coaching. You will develop individual vocal skills, working on technique, repertoire and performance. Regular showcases and open classes will give you the opportunity to perform in front of audiences to try out new materials and gain valuable feedback. |
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You will have weekly classes working on a variety of materials in vocal groups – soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Regular concerts will be given which will allow you the opportunity to perform different materials. |
Each week students have the opportunity to study different aspects of the industry. This includes types of performance work available to performers, expected professional behaviour and standards, industry insight into contracts, payments, insurance, representation and tax affairs. Students are encouraged to discover everything they can to make sure they are fully prepared for the career ahead of them. |
Students have regular workshops with Masterclass teachers, choreographers, directors, casting directors and industry professionals. |
You will have regular classes to work on your dance pick up skills, vocal repertoire and audition technique in order to make you more confident in the audition room. |
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1-Year INDUSTRY DIPLOMA in Professional Musical Theatre
£6,000.00 (Inc VAT)
The course fee includes your training, which is usually split into a minimum of 24 hours per week and 24 weeks over the year. There are 3 terms in an academic year commencing in September, January and April. Fees must be paid in full at the start of the course.
Student Loans, bursaries and scholarships are not available for the 1 Year Industry Diploma.
Additional Costs:
- Uniform, Dancewear & Dance Shoes - Approx £500.00
- Theatre Tickets - Approx £200.00
- Vocational Examinations (Optional) - Approx £100 per examination
- Living Costs
- Travel & Food
- Spotlight Membership - Approx £110.00
- Professional Headshots - Approx £350.00
The Sharpe Academy Industry Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre is a 1 Year course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Students must be aged Aged 18+
- Students must pass an Audition
- Students must meet ONE of the requirements below:
- Studied Musical Theatre at a full time pre-vocational or vocational college for a minimum of one year and are ready for a final years training.
- Obtained a BA (Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre, Dance or Acting and wish to hone their skills.
- Performed professionally in the industry and wish to enhance their skill set.
- Are already advanced in Ballet, Tap, Modern and wish to have an intensive years training before heading directly into the industry.
Entry Requirements - Audition
IN-PERSON AUDITION: All applicants are invited to attend an in-person audition at Sharpe Academy in London. This will involve group classes in:
- Acting
- Jazz
- Ballet
Candidates are also asked to prepare TWO audition pieces to perform for the panel:
1) ONE Musical Theatre Song with backing track (A cut no longer than 90 seconds)
AND Either
2.1) ONE Solo Dance Routine (A cut no longer than 90 seconds). This can be any genre including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary
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2.2) ONE Dramatic Monologue (A cut no longer than 90 seconds). We would recommend a contemporary monologue written post 2000.
SELF-TAPE AUDITION: During June-August students may submit a self-tape audition. This will involve:
- A Certificate Portfolio (This should include your formal qualifications and any Dance, Acting or Singing Grades.
- TWO Musical Theatre Songs (Contrasting)
- ONE Solo Dance Routine (You may submit your own solo or a dance tape with a short Jazz routine will be sent to you in order to learn and perform)
- ONE Dramatic Monologue (We would recommend a contemporary monologue written post 2000)
Places will be offered to students who we feel can have a successful career as musical theatre performer. All students who wish to be considered for a place must attend an audition. To book a FREE audition please complete our online application form. Once we receive your application you will be invited to one of our audition days.
Sharpe Academy is based in SHARPE HQ, HARROW ARTS CENTRE, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Greater London, HA5 4EA
On-site Facilities include:
| Professional Dance Studios | Theory Rooms | Rehearsal Spaces |
| Outdoor Recreational Spaces | 500 Seat Professional Theatre | Recording Studio & Editing Suite |
| Student Hub with fridges, Microwaves, TV | Parking | 2 Minutes walk from Hatch End Train Station (Direct line to London Euston) |
Moving away from home can be both exciting and worrying at the same time. We want our students to feel safe, secure and have a real home to relax in when not at college. We have a student residence within walking distance of college which includes both single and double en-suite bedrooms. The house has a communal living area, garden and fully equipped Kitchen.
The Sharpe LOFT Residence is a registered HMO property and includes:
| Fire Doors | Integrated Fire Alarm | Gas Safety Certificate |
| Tv Licence | Internet - Wifi | All bills included |
| Garden | Shared Living Area | 24/7 Support & Assistance |
Individual Bedrooms all include:
- Double Bed
- En Suite Facilities
- Chest of Drawers
- Wardrobe
- Bedside Table with Lamp
- Mini Fridge
- Television
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ACCOMMODATION COSTS 2024-2025 |
Weekly Cost (40 Week Contract) |
| Small Double with Ensuite (3 Rooms) |
£205.00 per week |
| Double with Ensuite (3 Rooms) |
£215.00 per week |
