We have linked up with ATG Entertainment to develop a two-year technical theatre course focused on stage management, sound, lighting and set design.

The course is for students aged 16-18 and promises to introduce skills aimed at supporting live performance and offer opportunities to gain professional experience, via our partners ATG Entertainment, Garsington Opera, Imagine Theatre, and Royal & Derngate Theatre.

Students will rotate through different production roles during the two-year training, from production management, stage design and construction, to costume, props responsibilities and other skills, and will put this into practice on school productions. The course will culminate in a Gold Arts Award, a qualification equivalent to 16 UCAS points.

“We are committed to nurturing the next generation of creative young people, whether that is as actors, musicians and dancers, or backstage technical experts. There is so much that goes into creating and running a theatre production, the talent goes beyond those you see on stage. We have some fantastic industry experts on board, and a key component of the course is regular contact with professional theatres and companies, providing students with real-world experience and networking opportunities for their future careers.” – Simon Larter-Evans