Drama and Musical Theatre BA (with Foundation Year)

DRAMA

Explore performance in the heart of Liverpool with a drama degree that develops your creativity and critical skills. This drama course introduces the origins of drama while supporting you in making new work and refining your own artistic practice.

As part of Liverpool Hope’s renowned creative community, you will enhance your acting abilities, learn to facilitate drama sessions, and strengthen your critical writing. The drama degree makes use of Liverpool’s rich theatre venues, from the Everyman and Playhouse to Tate Liverpool, alongside dedicated studio spaces, the Capstone Theatre, and the Hope Theatre Company.

Throughout the drama course, you will explore drama in relation to your own interests and understand its critical role in the 21st century. With an emphasis on transferable skills, the drama degree prepares you to contribute meaningfully to future careers while making an impact through performance.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Liverpool is a lively city filled with a diverse creative scene and a strong theatrical community. Musical theatre plays a key role in this dynamic landscape. Our students love going to national tours at The Empire Theatre. They also enjoy international events, like the Eurovision Song Contest.

This degree focuses on hands-on musical theatre study. It also includes theoretical analysis from various eras. You'll focus on vocal training, acting skills, and dance techniques. This combination will help you grow as a performer and reach your full potential.

At Hope, the musical theatre course aims to build an ensemble theatre company. This helps develop your professional practice and awareness. You'll study musical theatre history to deepen your understanding of the genre. You'll explore various musical styles and repertoire, both individually and as a group. Weekly one-on-one singing lessons will enhance your vocal technique and teach you about vocal health. Your hands-on work is paired with weekly tutorials and lectures. These sessions help you boost your academic writing and analytical skills.

The course is led by Musical Theatre experts. They have real production and performance experience in the West End and regional theatres. They provide current insights and guidance, plus opportunities to work with industry professionals.