Program Recognition
•Bullet: East 15 Acting School traces its heritage to 1961 and the legacy of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop
•Bullet: Member of the Federation of Drama Schools
•Bullet: Part of the University of Essex, ranked number one in the UK for drama and dance (Guardian University Guide 2026)
Training
•Bullet: Graduates receive the named award BA (Hons) Stage Management with Production Arts
•Bullet: Shared first year builds core stage management and technical theatre skills before specialising
•Bullet: From Year 2, specialise in construction, scenic painting, and costume for live and recorded production
•Bullet: Final year work reaches a professional standard on public productions on campus and in central London, followed by a third-year industry placement
Professional Development
•Bullet: Career outcomes for this pathway: scenic artist, prop maker, set designer, set carpenter, wardrobe assistant, wardrobe supervisor, and dresser
•Bullet: Alumni have worked at the National Theatre, RSC, Royal Opera House, Donmar Warehouse, Royal Court, and Northern Ballet
•Bullet: Graduates have also worked at the BBC, on Game of Thrones, at international theatres in Dubai and China, and on tours and at theme parks
Facilities
•Bullet: Taught at the Loughton Campus, a ten-minute walk from Debden Underground and 30 minutes from central London
•Bullet: Unit Four (1.5 million GBP) is the department's purpose-built facility, housing the workshop, paint shop, and prop shop used for scenic construction and costume work
•Bullet: Students train and crew productions in the on-site Corbett Theatre
