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The Arden offers five vocational BA (Hons) degrees that focus on high quality training for actors, musical theatre performers, dancers, theatre makers and vocalists. All of our courses are designed and delivered by industry specialists and are driven by our Northern grit.
Training for the 21st century actor, incorporating acting for screen, stage and audio.
Training versatile Dance Makers, Performers, and Leaders.
Triple-threat training for the industry.
Training the makers and shapers of the theatrical future.
Training passionate, versatile, contemporary vocalists with a flair for performance.
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Read MoreEach course is tailored to prepare every individual for the industry. Our third year is labelled as the 'professional year' where you will work with many visiting artists and showcase your work in front of industry agents and casting directors. For Acting for Live and Recorded Media you leave with an industry standard Showreel, an invaluable marketing tool.
You will have seen our graduates on stage and tv, performing across the UK and abroad.
We have an experienced core team with a wealth of professional and academic experience to give you the best experience possible. Click here to meet our teachers.
Tim has a wealth of experience in Musical Theatre, working on both Broadway and in the West End. He was the first American to win an Olivier award, for the musical 'On Your Toes'.
Marie has appeared in many TV dramas, most recently The Secret Agent and JK Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy as well as the BAFTA award winning In The Flesh
Robert has conducted many shows in the West End, including Joseph, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago and Chess. He also composed original music for the West End shows 'I' and 'Y'.
Paul Broughton has been an actor for 22 years, including roles in the Royal Court and National Theatre, Billy Elliott, Brookside and The 51st State.