MA Musical Theatre

Course Overview

One year full time programme running from January until the end of December
One-to-one singing lessons and repertoire coaching
Regular acting skills classes with tutors from RWCMD’s well established acting programmes working with improvisation, character, relationships and text
Vocal skills classes focussing on physical techniques for performance as well as vocal physiology, dialect and accents
Classes in dance skills including jazz and tap, and the effective use of movement in theatrical communication
Practical sessions on audition technique in preparation for professional stage and television auditions
Showcase presentations in Cardiff and London to an invited audience of agents, casting directors and potential employers
Roles in public performances including at least one cabaret and one fully staged production
Download full details of the MA Musical Theatre programme here

Olivier Nomination for Graduate David: RWCMD graduate David Thaxton has been nominated for an OlivierAward.

Phantom Double for Graduates: Two RWCMD graduates are performing for West End audiences in the latest London production of Phantom.

Vocal Graduates Star in Sondheim: Two former RWCMD students are appearing in Stephen Sondheim's Passion at the Donmar in Covent Garden.

Alumni Celebrate 25 Years of Les Misérables: RWCMD was well represented at the 25th anniversary concert for Les Misérables last night.

Choir Welcome Ryder Cup Crowd: RWCMD's home-grown choir Only Men Aloud performed at a gala concert last night to welcome the Ryder Cup to Wales.

MA Musical Theatre Interview: Q&A with Vivien Care, course leader for the new MA in Musical Theatre.

Students Get Lloyd Webber Thumbs Up: Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber gave RWCMD Acting students his seal of approval on last night’s Graham Norton Show.