Develop as a triple-threat performer who excels at singing, acting and dancing, with our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree course in Cambridge.
ARU Senior Lecturer Practitioner Ryan Murphy shares his experiences of, and passion for singing, composing, acting and more.
Meet your Course LeaderAs a Musical Theatre student at ARU, you’ll train with industry professionals, take part in showcases and productions from Year 1, and gain real-world experience.
On our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree you will gain skills unique to musical theatre training, specifically actor-musicianship, physical theatre, dance and choreography.
Your tutors will include established musical directors, artistic directors and choreographers – and you’ll learn in professional performing arts facilities including our Mumford Theatre.
With a buzzing creative scene, and opportunities to perform in renowned local venues, Cambridge is the perfect place to study Musical Theatre. You can even choose to study abroad for a semester, with funding on offer to help cover the cost.
A trailer for the 2022 production of 'Jekyll and Hyde' featuring 2nd year students from the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at ARU.
A showreel of work by Rachel Garrett, student on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at ARU, Cambridge.
A showreel of choreography work by Abbie Kermode, student on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at ARU, Cambridge.
A showreel of dance work by Abbie Kermode, student on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at ARU, Cambridge.
Caldwell tries to pay off Bobby in Act 2
The climax of 'Cop Song', featuring character Lockstock and Barrel and the ensemble
The ensemble in the Act 1 finale
The closing image of Urinetown, in the final chorus of the show
The ensemble perform a high energy dance number in Snuff That Girl' while the character of Hope remains gagged and blindfolded
The revolutionary poor turn on their hostage, Hope Cladwell
The final image of 'Cop Song', in Act 1
The Poor, played by the ensemble, perform the show’s opening number
First-year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre students Sophie, Orla and Ellie talk about why they chose ARU and how they have found their course so far. Find out about their highlights of their first year, including their recent trip to New York!
This showreel is designed to be viewed without audio. To hear the vocals in full, please watch the 'You Will Never Know' and 'End of the Line' videos later in this carousel.
Musical Theatre BA (Hons) student Danielle sings a few of her favourite songs for the 2021 Present Showcase
A duet from 'The Theory of Relativity', performed as part of The Small-Scale Musical module by Year 1 students on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at ARU, Cambridge.
A monologue from 'The Theory of Relativity', performed as part of The Small-Scale Musical by Year 1 students module on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at ARU, Cambridge.
A duet from 'The Theory of Relativity', performed as part of The Small-Scale Musical module by Year 1 students on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at ARU, Cambridge.
An ensemble from 'The Theory of Relativity', performed as part of The Small-Scale Musical module by Year 1 students on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at ARU, Cambridge.
An ensemble from 'The Theory of Relativity', performed as part of The Small-Scale Musical module by Year 1 students on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at ARU, Cambridge.
A professional audition masterclass for all year students held by Charlotte Gooch, known for Legally Blonde and Dirty Dancing
A professional audition masterclass for all year students held by Charlotte Gooch, known for Legally Blonde and Dirty Dancing
A professional audition masterclass for all year students held by Charlotte Gooch, known for Legally Blonde and Dirty Dancing
A professional audition masterclass for all year students held by Charlotte Gooch, of Legally Blonde and Dirty Dancing
A professional audition masterclass for all year students held by Charlotte Gooch, of Legally Blonde and Dirty Dancing
A professional audition masterclass for all year students held by Charlotte Gooch, of Legally Blonde and Dirty Dancing.
A professional audition masterclass for all year students held by Charlotte Gooch, of Legally Blonde and Dirty Dancing
A professional audition masterclass for all year students held by Charlotte Gooch, of Legally Blonde and Dirty Dancing
Hannah-Rose Tkaczuk as Audrey II
Tianye Wang as Mr. Mushnik
(From left to right) Sarah-Jane Walter as Audrey, Tianye Wang as Mr. Mushnik and Georgi Denchev as Seymour
Full Cast Production Number “Don’t feed the plants!”
Georgi Denchev as Frank Decker in the song “Brother Trucker”
Mihaela Petrova as Sharon Atkins
Post-Show photo of the full cast
Photographs by Joana Fonseca
Photographs by Joana Fonseca
Photographs by Joana Fonseca
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As part of your Musical Theatre studies at ARU, you’ll have access to all of our creative facilities including:
Our new digital workshop includes a variety of computer aided manufacturing machines, helping you learn up to date manufacturing and design processes as well as supporting many traditional techniques. These technologies include:
As a Musical Theatre student, you’ll have the opportunity to:
MT chairs at MT Tables is a Podcast all about Musical Theatre. Join students, academic, and technical staff from the Musical Theatre degree course within the Cambridge School of Creative Industries at ARU as they discuss their hot topics, dive into their favourite sings and test their knowledge in a weekly musical quiz!
Our Creative Showcase shines a spotlight on what makes ARU creative and cultural – our spaces, places and people. Find out more about our community, the difference we make, the stories we tell, and the things that inspire us.
Meanwhile, Present is an exhibition that you curate for yourself. Explore the work of our graduating students in this eye-catching virtual degree show.
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Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree prepares you for a variety of roles in the performing arts, and the wider creative industries. Our wide choice of optional modules means that you'll be able to specialise in a particular area, if you choose to.
Find out more about our placements and work experience, or the faculty's employability support.
Creative industries
You can work as a musical theatre performer, director, choreographer, or stage manager or you could choose to focus on technical theatre. You could also create your own company, produce new work and tour it globally.
You can access jobs within arts organisations and management, acting as a theatre producer or event organiser, or join theatre and companies' marketing teams. You may develop as an arts journalist or critic or you could work in arts fundraising.
Education
As a graduate you’ll have access to numerous job opportunities in education, pursuing a career as primary or secondary school teacher, or as a workshop facilitator for a variety of communities. You can work as a musical theatre assistant, supporting school and students' productions; you might also have a role touring schools to use musical theatre to educate student groups.
Health
A growing number of roles in the health sector look at the role of drama in wellbeing. If this area interests you, you might want to train as a dramatherapist with our MA Dramatherapy. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.
To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.
Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.
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