Musical Theatre - BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University

Musical theatre course prepares you for a life under the lights. You’ll blend practical training with reflective study as you develop as an artist. Ranked 2nd in the North West for learning resources (National Student Survey 2024 – Music), exciting live performance takes centre stage throughout the course. You’ll explore ensemble work, dance theatre and innovative interpretations in our Arts Centre. Find room to experiment in our dance studios, black box drama studios, and rehearsal rooms. Train your voice in our music practice studios and recital room. Perform in our theatres and outdoor amphitheatre. Our outstanding links with the performing arts industry mean you could make connections you’ll carry throughout your career. Many of our students go on to become graduate members of Spotlight, a real advantage in the competitive world of musical theatre, providing enhanced visibility and networking opportunities. And new musical theatre is in the course DNA. Following world premieres of new musicals The Girl in The Hat, Pop Art, and The Forty Elephants, our students raised the curtain on another in 2025. Flip tells the story of a fearless teenage skateboarder with big air dreams, inspired by real-life British Olympian Sky Brown.