Applications are now open for courses starting in January 2026
Bring stories to life through song, dance and performance.
This vibrant and demanding course offers immersive, practical training in acting, voice, singing, dance and movement, designed to prepare you for a professional career in musical theatre and the wider performing arts industry.
You’ll work with industry-experienced tutors and guest practitioners to refine your creative and technical skills through a series of ensemble and solo projects that mirror professional rehearsal and performance conditions.
The course is highly practical and physically intensive, featuring conditioning, leaps, turns, partnering, lifting, supporting, floor work and choreography as core components. A good level of stamina and physical capability is essential, as you’ll be training and performing daily across multiple disciplines.
As part of Glasgow Kelvin College’s Performing Arts faculty, you’ll collaborate with Platform Theatre and visiting professionals, taking part in workshops and public performances that build real industry connections.
You’ll also gain invaluable experience performing in our professional festive production, working alongside an external director, musical director, choreographer and full technical team.
Graduates from this programme progress to leading drama schools and conservatoires across the UK or move directly into careers in theatre, film, television, cruise ships, entertainment and education. With Glasgow’s renowned creative scene as your stage, you’ll have every opportunity to shine.
This course is ideal for:
Your training covers the full range of performance disciplines required by today’s musical theatre industry:
Teaching combines workshops, rehearsals, performances and reflective practice, supported by coaching from experienced professionals.
✅ Minimum of one Higher, preferably in English or Drama
✅ Alternatively, successful completion of an NC or NQ Acting or Musical Theatre programme
✅ Entry by audition only – including a group workshop covering Dance, Singing and Acting
✅ Two contrasting performance pieces may be requested at audition
ℹ️ This course is physically demanding and requires stamina, focus, and full participation.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss potential adjustments, we encourage you to contact us before applying. Our team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and will work with you to explore reasonable adjustments where feasible.
ℹ️ Applicants must be 16 years or older at the start of the course.
ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
🎭 Musical Theatre Performer
🎤 Stage or Screen Actor
💃 Dancer or Choreographer
🎬 Film/TV Performer
🧑🏫 Arts Educator or Facilitator
🚢 Cruise Ship Entertainer or Touring Performer
After completing Year 1, you can progress to HND Year 2 Musical Theatre BA level, with UHI Perth at Kelvin or apply to degree-level study at conservatoires and universities across the UK.
Many graduates continue to careers in professional theatre, education and creative arts leadership.
Throughout the courses, our students are often involved in dance, acting, singing and movement performances that focus on climate related activities.
We re-purposes wood and materials for building sets and props and upcycle costumes from our many performances
