Program Recognition
•Bullet: One-year CertHE in Musical Theatre Performance validated by the University of Bedfordshire
•Bullet: EDA is a University of Bedfordshire study centre, so students are enrolled as University of Bedfordshire students
•Bullet: Bespoke-written course focused on performance, audition readiness, and progression to the next level of training
Training
•Bullet: Intensive triple-threat training across acting, singing, and dance
•Bullet: Up to 30 contact hours per week across 3 terms
•Bullet: Students complete 120 Level 4 credits across musical theatre repertoire, dance technique/choreography, acting, and performance analysis
•Bullet: Weekly private one-to-one singing lessons, West End jazz, acting, ballet, ensemble singing, tap, song and dance, acting through song, and masterclasses
•Bullet: Optional private sector hours add 10-15 studio-based hours per week
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Term 3 culminates in a professionally supported showcase of work at EDA's Factory Playhouse Theatre
•Bullet: Students participate in a musical theatre project during the course
Professional Development
•Bullet: Course is designed to help students progress to further HE training or professional industry work
•Bullet: Professional development covers casting, industry job roles, tax returns, nutrition, and related career skills
•Bullet: West End masterclasses taught by professionals working in top UK touring and West End shows
Facilities
•Bullet: 56,000-square-foot Letchworth campus with 17 studios, 3 theatres, private one-to-one rooms, content creation studio, library, physio room, and student wellbeing spaces
•Bullet: Facilities include a 250-seat theatre, 100-seat studio theatre, and access to the 450-seat Broadway Theatre
Location
•Bullet: Located in Letchworth Garden City, about 30 minutes by train from London
•Bullet: Campus is about a 5-minute walk from the train station
