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Theatre courses

Take part in professional-level theatre productions and hone your craft.

Why study Theatre

Why study theatre at Middlesex?

Get ready to explore all aspects of making theatre. Choose your specialism in a course that offers the chance to decide between acting, design or directing.

Learn and practise your performance skills in a supporting and nurturing environment. Our campus has excellent facilities including a specialist theatre for you to train in a professional-level environment.

You’ll gain experience of the theatre industry through placements at our partner venues and companies, including the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Jackson's Lane.

What are your career prospects?

Our graduates have taken up creative positions at leading London theatre venues such as The Young Vic and Camden People's Theatre, as well as internationally renowned spaces such as Osage Gallery.

Our successful graduates include:

  • Alan Carr, comedian, broadcaster and writer
  • Munotida Chinyanga, director and sonic artist
  • Zakk Hein, video designer, associate at Luke Halls Studio

Why study theatre at Middlesex

World-class facilities

Strong industry links

Great career support

Theatre facilities
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Explore all our performing arts facilities

Our teaching, performance and rehearsal spaces are designed to support every aspect of the theatre-making process. You'll find top lighting, sound and video technologies, so you can make your ideas come to life.

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A day in the life of a theatre arts student

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