Stage Management and Technical Theatre
Our extensive training combines core technical skills, sound and lighting design, video, construction etc. and the full range of stage management skills, whilst focusing on your chosen specialism.
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Develop the skills and experience to pursue a career in theatre, live events, production management, technical direction, film or television .
The MA Stage and Event Management at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama combines practical production experience, specialist tuition and industry placements to prepare you for the demands of professional production work.
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Why study Stage Management at RWCMD
Whether you’re a graduate with practical experience or already working in the entertainment or events industries, the course will help you develop the technical, organisational and management skills needed to progress in your chosen field.
Through practical production work, industry placements and specialist tuition, you’ll gain experience of working alongside performers, designers, directors and other industry professionals. You’ll take on production roles across a range of performances and events at the College, with opportunities to undertake placements with professional companies.
Why study for a postgraduate qualification?
A Master’s degree offers the opportunity to build on your existing experience and develop more advanced skills in your chosen field.
- Turn experience into expertise
Build on your undergraduate studies or professional experience, developing the specialist skills needed to take the next step in your career.
- Prepare for greater responsibility
Develop your technical, organisational and management skills in areas such as budgeting, scheduling, health and safety and production management.
- Explore new career opportunities
Build on your existing skills or retrain for a new direction, with experience relevant to theatre, live events, film and television.
- Learn from industry professionals
Benefit from specialist tuition, mentoring and masterclasses while building valuable connections with practitioners and potential future collaborators.
- Gain practical, industry experience
Take on production roles across theatre, opera, musical theatre, concerts and live events, with opportunities to undertake placements with professional companies.
- Make your studies work for your ambitions
Tailor your placement experience to your interests and choose a dissertation or Professional Practice Portfolio for your final project.
Study in Cardiff, the capital of Wales
Cardiff is a vibrant capital city with a thriving arts and entertainment scene. With theatres, live music venues, festivals, cafés and green spaces, there’s plenty to explore alongside your studies.
The city is home to a range of established arts organisations, including Wales Millennium Centre, Welsh National Opera and Sherman Theatre. Its cultural life offers opportunities to experience different forms of performance and engage with the wider creative industries.
Ready to take your next step?
Develop your skills, gain practical production experience and prepare for the next stage of your career with the MA Stage and Event Management at RWCMD.
Applying from outside the UK?
Study at RWCMD and gain specialist training in a professional conservatoire environment in Cardiff, the capital of Wales.
You’ll work alongside students and industry professionals from a range of creative disciplines, gaining practical experience and developing your understanding of the UK’s entertainment and events industries.
For information about entry requirements, applications and fees, find out more on our course page. If you have any questions about applying from outside the UK, contact our Admissions team admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
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