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Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts

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Program Overview

•Three-year, full-time BA (Hons) Musical Theatre validated by the University of Chichester

•True triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

•Conservatoire-style training at one of the UK's oldest performing arts schools (est. 1911)

•Member of the Federation of Drama Schools, accredited by CDMT

Training & Performance

•Two fully staged musical theatre productions in third year

•Industry Showcase in a West End theatre

•Weekly 1:1 singing lessons throughout all three years

•Weekly mock auditions with industry professionals in third year

•Two pathways: Triple Threat or Dance Performance

Industry Connections

•Regular workshops with directors, choreographers, and industry professionals

•Professional headshot guidance and Spotlight registration

•Agent interview sessions and casting director visits

•Graduates working in West End, Broadway, national/international tours, and on screen

•State-of-the-art facilities at the new Woking campus (opened 2022)

Notable Alumni

•Martine McCutcheon - actor and singer (Love Actually, EastEnders)

•Bonnie Langford - actor and dancer (EastEnders, Doctor Who, Chicago on the West End)

•Pixie Lott - singer and actor (attended from age 5, full scholarship at 11)

•Louise Redknapp - singer and actor (Eternal, 9 to 5 on the West End)

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£9,790

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Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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Program Overview

•Three-year, full-time BA (Hons) Musical Theatre validated by the University of Chichester

•True triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

•Conservatoire-style training at one of the UK's oldest performing arts schools (est. 1911)

•Member of the Federation of Drama Schools, accredited by CDMT

Training & Performance

•Two fully staged musical theatre productions in third year

•Industry Showcase in a West End theatre

•Weekly 1:1 singing lessons throughout all three years

•Weekly mock auditions with industry professionals in third year

•Two pathways: Triple Threat or Dance Performance

Industry Connections

•Regular workshops with directors, choreographers, and industry professionals

•Professional headshot guidance and Spotlight registration

•Agent interview sessions and casting director visits

•Graduates working in West End, Broadway, national/international tours, and on screen

•State-of-the-art facilities at the new Woking campus (opened 2022)

Notable Alumni

•Martine McCutcheon - actor and singer (Love Actually, EastEnders)

•Bonnie Langford - actor and dancer (EastEnders, Doctor Who, Chicago on the West End)

•Pixie Lott - singer and actor (attended from age 5, full scholarship at 11)

•Louise Redknapp - singer and actor (Eternal, 9 to 5 on the West End)

Program Highlights

Program Overview

•Three-year, full-time BA (Hons) Musical Theatre validated by the University of Chichester

•True triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

•Conservatoire-style training at one of the UK's oldest performing arts schools (est. 1911)

•Member of the Federation of Drama Schools, accredited by CDMT

Training & Performance

•Two fully staged musical theatre productions in third year

•Industry Showcase in a West End theatre

•Weekly 1:1 singing lessons throughout all three years

•Weekly mock auditions with industry professionals in third year

•Two pathways: Triple Threat or Dance Performance

Industry Connections

•Regular workshops with directors, choreographers, and industry professionals

•Professional headshot guidance and Spotlight registration

•Agent interview sessions and casting director visits

•Graduates working in West End, Broadway, national/international tours, and on screen

•State-of-the-art facilities at the new Woking campus (opened 2022)

Notable Alumni

•Martine McCutcheon - actor and singer (Love Actually, EastEnders)

•Bonnie Langford - actor and dancer (EastEnders, Doctor Who, Chicago on the West End)

•Pixie Lott - singer and actor (attended from age 5, full scholarship at 11)

•Louise Redknapp - singer and actor (Eternal, 9 to 5 on the West End)

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£45Waiver

Auditions

Recall Audition (Woking)Dec 9, 2025

Recall Audition (Woking)Dec 11, 2025

Recall Audition (Woking)Jan 6, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Jan 8, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Feb 16, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Feb 17, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Feb 19, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Mar 30, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Mar 31, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Apr 2, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Apr 20, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Apr 21, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Apr 23, 2026

Recall Audition (Woking)Apr 24, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

ONE SONG, 90 SEC MAX

•A song you enjoy singing and can sing well

Guidance

•Choose a song that shows vocal and performance ability suitable for your casting and voice type

•Any gender song permitted

•Avoid songs requiring extreme character voices

•Demonstrate skill in acting as well as singing

•Recording must reflect your acoustic singing voice with no audio editing or effects

Monologues

ONE SPEECH, 90 sec max

•From a Contemporary British Play written after 1990

Material Guidance

•Must be from a published play (not poems, novels, films, or TV scripts)

•Choose a character close to your own age

•Perform in your native accent

•Any gender speech permitted

Dance

Set Exercises + Solo

•KICKS AND PIROUETTE COMBINATION: Learn and record from the provided video

•JUMP COMBINATION: Learn and record from the provided video

•ONE SOLO DANCE in your preferred style, max 1 min

-Should showcase your strengths and highlight any special skills

Attire

•Wear tight-fitting clothing to allow the panel to see your movement fully

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Songs

TWO MT SONGS, 90 SEC MAX EACH

•ONE GOLDEN AGE LYRICAL SONG (pre-1965)

-Suggested: Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Weill, Jerome Kern, Frank Loesser, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin

•ONE TRADITIONAL OR CONTEMPORARY MT SONG (post-1965)

-Suggested: Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Alan Menken, Jason Robert Brown, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kander and Ebb

Guidance

•Prepare clearly marked sheet music for the audition pianist

•Choose songs suitable for your casting and voice type

•Panel may ask to hear additional vocal exercises/scales

Monologues

Recall Acting

•Prepare an additional speech contrasting your first-round piece

•May be contemporary (post-1990) or classical, max 90 sec

•Both speeches will be heard at recall

•Same material guidance as first round applies

Dance

THREE DANCE CLASSES, 30 MIN EACH

•Ballet class

•Technical Centre Practice

•Set piece of Jazz choreography (taught on the day)

Attire

•Jazz shoes or trainers suitable for dance (no Converse or fashion shoes)

•No loose clothing or jewellery

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Application Portal

•Apply directly via Italia Conti's online application form

•UCAS application NOT required

Eligibility

•Age 18+ by 31 August in year of entry (17+ from Scotland)

•GCSE Grade 4+ in English and Maths (or equivalent)

•64 UCAS points or non-standard entry assessed at audition

•IELTS Level 6 for non-native English speakers

•UK residency/study rights required for full programme

Enrollment

•September start only

•Places limited; early acceptance advised

•Deposit of £275 required upon acceptance

What's The Process

Prescreen (Self-Tape)

•Submit a self-tape video after completing the application form

•Results within 3-4 weeks of submission

•In some cases, a further tape or live-online audition may be required

Recall Audition

•Full-day recall at Woking campus

•Includes acting, singing, and dance auditions plus a short interview

•Two pathways offered: Triple Threat or Dance Performance (advised at recall/offer stage)

Cross-Consideration

•Applicants may indicate interest in other courses (e.g., BA Dance, BA Acting (Musical Theatre))

•All applicants automatically considered for one-year CertHE foundation courses

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

•Awarded based on audition outcome

•Bursaries available after receiving an offer of study

•Contact admissions@italiaconti.co.uk for bursary applications

Academic info

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

View full data on Discover Uni

Program Overview

•Three-year, full-time BA (Hons) Musical Theatre validated by the University of Chichester

•True triple-threat training in acting, singing, and dance

•Conservatoire-style training at one of the UK's oldest performing arts schools (est. 1911)

•Member of the Federation of Drama Schools, accredited by CDMT

Training & Performance

•Two fully staged musical theatre productions in third year

•Industry Showcase in a West End theatre

•Weekly 1:1 singing lessons throughout all three years

•Weekly mock auditions with industry professionals in third year

•Two pathways: Triple Threat or Dance Performance

Industry Connections

•Regular workshops with directors, choreographers, and industry professionals

•Professional headshot guidance and Spotlight registration

•Agent interview sessions and casting director visits

•Graduates working in West End, Broadway, national/international tours, and on screen

•State-of-the-art facilities at the new Woking campus (opened 2022)

Notable Alumni

•Martine McCutcheon - actor and singer (Love Actually, EastEnders)

•Bonnie Langford - actor and dancer (EastEnders, Doctor Who, Chicago on the West End)

•Pixie Lott - singer and actor (attended from age 5, full scholarship at 11)

•Louise Redknapp - singer and actor (Eternal, 9 to 5 on the West End)

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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