STUDENT LIFE

CERTHE LOCATIONS

Information about our CertHE venues and locations

Belfast

New for September 2025, we will be running our CertHE Musical Theatre course at the MAC. This award-winning venue in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter hosts exhibitions, theatre performances, experimental works and more.

Birmingham

Based at the iconic MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), our CertHE Musical Theatre students are immersed in the arts at all times at this vibrant venue. MAC’s busy programme includes theatre, visual arts, comedy, music, cinema, along with multiple food and drink options on-site.   

Chelmsford

Also new for 2025, we will be running our CertHE Musical Theatre course at Chelmsford Theatre from September. Training will take place in a brand new, bespoke studio space in the heart of Chelmsford, with state-of-the-art features such as professional harlequin dance flooring. 

Exeter

In Exeter our CertHE Musical Theatre training takes place at Exeter Phoenix, the home of creativity and culture in the city centre. One of Exeter’s most vibrant arts destinations, the programme includes galleries and exhibitions, a solar-powered cinema, performances, gigs, comedy, talks, courses, workshops, filmmaking and more. 

“One of my favourite things to do is to run (or you can hire a kayak and paddle!) along the River Exe towpath, and finish with a drink overlooking the river and quayside. Or hop on a local train and be at the seaside eating fish and chips in 20 mins.”

Steve Grihault
CertHE Course Leader, Exeter

Hertford

BEAM is a cultural beacon located in the centre of Hertford, and has been the base for our Hertford CertHE Musical Theatre course since 2024. With great transport connections, including direct trains to London, BEAM boasts 2 theatres, 3 dedicated cinema screens a wide variety of community-use spaces and a buzzing kitchen bar 

Manchester

In Manchester our CertHE Musical Theatre training takes place at Z-arts, the UK’s only dedicated arts centre for children and families. Facilities at the venue include a 230-seat theatre, studio theatre, gallery, cafe bar, recording studio, music space and dance studio.