2023/24 TERM DATES
Autumn term 5 September – 15 December 2023
Spring term 2 January – 28 March 2024
(Half-term TBC February – TBC March 2024)
FOUNDATION MUSICAL THEATRE (Full-time) – Manchester
TWO TERMS (FULL-TIME)
Mountview has been at the forefront of Musical Theatre training for over 25 years and our graduates continue to dominate the industry.
Our Manchester-based Foundation course in Musical Theatre takes place at Z-arts, a much loved arts centre with a range of resident companies, activities for young people and performances. The course prepares students to become creative artists while developing the skills needed to embark on further vocational actor training.
Tuition is focused equally across the core disciplines of acting, singing and dance. The course has been specifically designed to encourage students to find their own artistic voice as well as developing the skills required of a top-level performer.
With a strictly limited number of places available each year, early application is strongly encouraged.
Graduate Destinations
Graduates of the Foundation programme have gone onto secure places at Mountview, RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA, Arts Ed, Italia Conti, Central School of Speech and Drama, Trinity Laban, Rose Bruford and GSA, as well as going directly to work in the industry.
Course Content and Delivery
Students receive 30 to 36 hours of teaching each week over two terms.
The training includes focused audition preparation, allowing students to develop technique and repertoire for future drama school auditions.
The course is made up of:
- 60% skills classes
- 40% project-based work.
Showcase
Students perform a final performance to an invited audience.
2023/24 TERM DATES
Autumn term 5 September – 15 December 2023
Spring term 2 January – 28 March 2024
(Half-term TBC February – TBC March 2024)
Skills
- Warm up sessions
- Acting & Improvisation
- Monologues
- Dance: jazz & ballet
- Singing: ensemble & singing technique
- Individual singing technique
- Voice
- Audition technique
Performance Project Week
- Audition preparation
- Research & development
- Final show
USEFUL INFO
Audition Fee | £35 |
2023/24 UK /Republic of Ireland Students Course Fees | £8,995 |
This is a non-accredited course and does not attract government funding. All students offered places on the foundation course are required to fund both the annual fee and all living costs privately.
Audition fee waivers and reductions are available for candidates with a household income of less than £21,000.
Additional costs include grey palette active wear for workshops, dance shoes and dancewear – allow around £180.
There are a number of student scholarships available.
Admission onto the course is by audition.
Applicants must be from the UK/Republic of Ireland as this course cannot support international visa applications. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the start of the course.
If an applicant requires a student visa and their first language is not English, they will need to prove their knowledge of the English language before applying for their student visa. This must be demonstrated by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider or having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that they began when they were under 18.
Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If applicants have any special requirements or access needs, these should be discussed with the course leader/administrator.
Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on grounds of sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.
First round auditions will take place online. Candidates will need to submit a film of them performing their selected material as outlined below. Details of how to submit the application, along with tips and filming advice will be sent upon application.
Successful candidates will be invited for an in-person recall.
For detailed information on what you need to prepare for auditions and for audition dates visit: