Performing arts

Performing arts courses

• Performance - Drama or Musical Theatre (Intermediate) - Level 2
• Drama and Performing Arts Practice (Acting and Performance) (Advanced) - Level 3
• Performing Arts Practice (Dance and Musical Theatre) (Advanced) - Level 3

Why choose performing arts at West Notts?

Be inspired by VIP industry visitors

You will be treated to master classes, demonstrations and workshops by esteemed actors and talented teachers, designed to develop the skills needed to stand out from the competition.

Train using industry-standard facilities

From dance studios to rehearsal spaces – you are free to grow your talent using the best facilities available. Create; the college’s specialist hub is always abuzz with activity as students train to be the best in their field.

Showcase your talents to the public!

There’s never a dull moment at West Notts. Our students regularly hold showcases for students, staff and the public in order to showcase their performing talents. Performing Arts students also get to perform in musicals and plays at Create, the college’s 150-seat theatre.

Career Opportunities

Meet the teachers

Get to know to know a bit more about your teacher before you join us.

Our performing arts teachers

Showreel

Take a look at what to expect whilst studying a performing arts course at West Notts.

Guided Campus Tour

Get a glimpse into the facilities you will be using as a performing arts student at West Notts College.

What our students say

Melissa highlights some of her experiences at college, as well as mentioning our state-of-the-art facilities and what kind of activities she enjoyed while studying on the course. She also revises a trip to Leicester Curve Theatre and how this benefitted her future.

Gallery

You will perform your new acting skills in our 150-seat theatre.

Students get to showcase their talents to a live audience.

Animal Farm, The Kitchen and Golden Oldies performances by level 3 performing arts students 22/23. All of these shows were performed in our onsite professional theatre to public audiences.

Animal Farm, The Kitchen and Golden Oldies performances by level 3 performing arts students 22/23. All of these shows were performed in our onsite professional theatre to public audiences.

Animal Farm, The Kitchen and Golden Oldies performances by level 3 performing arts students. All of these shows were performed in our onsite professional theatre to public audiences.

The dance studios include full-length mirrors and a ballet bar, and are suitable for dance, drama and keep-fit activities.

Large rehearsal spaces allow students to get creative with set design.