Industry EXCELLENCE ACADEMY FOR performing arts

If you were born to perform, then our Industry Excellence Academy for Performing Arts will help you to gain the skills you’ll need to go on and continue Manchester’s rich musical and performing arts tradition.

Whether you are an actor, singer or dancer, you will be equipped with all the skills required to embark upon a successful career. You will learn from tutors who are still active in the business, listen to talks from guest speakers like directors and choreographers, and enjoy masterclasses from some of the best in the business.

You will also perform regularly for the public in our two professional-standard theatres. The brand-new facilities you will learn in include five double height multi-purpose rehearsal studios and a double height performance assessment studio, all with semi-sprung flooring, a single ensemble room and a 1-2-1 singing room, as well as two fully equipped professional theatres.

If a career working in performing arts appeals to you but you aren’t yet ready for our Industry Excellence Academy, you can start at our Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts. Here you’ll be able to gain the skills required to progress into the Academy under the guidance of our expert team.