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Training

•Triple-threat training: acting, dance (ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary), and singing

•1-to-1 singing tuition throughout all three years

•30 hours per week contact time across 30 teaching weeks per year

•Industry-active teaching staff with current professional practice

•Third year: full-scale public musical theatre productions with invited casting agents and industry insiders

Professional Development

•Graduates receive full Equity and Spotlight membership upon graduation

•Leeds is the only city outside London with internationally-renowned ballet (Northern Ballet) and opera (Opera North) companies

•Partnerships with British Youth Music Theatre, Dramaturgs' Network, Leeds Heritage Theatres, and Black Lives in Music

Facilities

•Purpose-built Playhouse Square building with state-of-the-art facilities

•180-seat purpose-built theatre

•Bespoke dance and drama studios developed by The Studio People

Accessibility

•No audition fees for any course

School Info

Snapshot

83%

Satisfaction

2025, 3 courses, n=75

95%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

£24k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£21,300

overseas students

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Program Highlights

Training

•Triple-threat training: acting, dance (ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary), and singing

•1-to-1 singing tuition throughout all three years

•30 hours per week contact time across 30 teaching weeks per year

•Industry-active teaching staff with current professional practice

•Third year: full-scale public musical theatre productions with invited casting agents and industry insiders

Professional Development

•Graduates receive full Equity and Spotlight membership upon graduation

•Leeds is the only city outside London with internationally-renowned ballet (Northern Ballet) and opera (Opera North) companies

•Partnerships with British Youth Music Theatre, Dramaturgs' Network, Leeds Heritage Theatres, and Black Lives in Music

Facilities

•Purpose-built Playhouse Square building with state-of-the-art facilities

•180-seat purpose-built theatre

•Bespoke dance and drama studios developed by The Studio People

Accessibility

•No audition fees for any course

Program Highlights

Training

•Triple-threat training: acting, dance (ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary), and singing

•1-to-1 singing tuition throughout all three years

•30 hours per week contact time across 30 teaching weeks per year

•Industry-active teaching staff with current professional practice

•Third year: full-scale public musical theatre productions with invited casting agents and industry insiders

Professional Development

•Graduates receive full Equity and Spotlight membership upon graduation

•Leeds is the only city outside London with internationally-renowned ballet (Northern Ballet) and opera (Opera North) companies

•Partnerships with British Youth Music Theatre, Dramaturgs' Network, Leeds Heritage Theatres, and Black Lives in Music

Facilities

•Purpose-built Playhouse Square building with state-of-the-art facilities

•180-seat purpose-built theatre

•Bespoke dance and drama studios developed by The Studio People

Accessibility

•No audition fees for any course

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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UCAS Fee

£28.95

Deadline

UCAS DeadlineJan 13, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

One Musical Theatre Song from A Published Musical

•Ideally performed with piano accompaniment, but a backing track is acceptable

•Choose songs that show YOUR voice

•Avoid character songs that require a vocal affectation

•Introduce the song at the beginning of the video or save the title in the file name

Monologues

One Speech from A Published Play Text

•Maximum 3 minutes

•Introduce the speech at the beginning of the video or save the title and character in the file name

Additional Materials

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Video

•Short introductory video about who you are, why you are applying, and how the Musical Theatre course will serve your development

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Callback Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting Musical Theatre Songs

•Bring sheet music for the piano accompanist (taped or in a folder, avoid songbooks)

•Contrasting: legit + contemporary OR ballad + up-tempo

•Avoid character songs that require a vocal affectation

•Performed in front of the panel and audition group

•Mark any cuts on your sheet music clearly so the accompanist knows where to jump

Monologues

Solo Acting Audition

•Present the monologue performed in Round 1

•Be prepared for redirection from panellists

Dance

Group Dance Class

•Taught dance audition including elements of jazz, ballet, and contemporary

•Dress in form-fitting dance or sports attire

•Wear soft jazz shoes, foot thongs, or go barefoot

•Remove jewellery for safety

Additional Materials

Sheet Music

•Printed sheet music for the piano accompanist, taped or in a folder (no songbooks), with cuts clearly marked

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via UCAS Undergraduate (NOT UCAS Conservatoires)

•UCAS Institution Code: L30

•UCAS Course Code: W311

•Submit audition materials via Acceptd

•Can apply for both Musical Theatre and Acting, or Musical Theatre and Actor Musician

•Must submit separate UCAS applications and Acceptd submissions for each course

Travel Bursaries

•Travel cost refunds available for in-person recall auditions

•Eligible: UK residents from lower-income households (under 25,000 GBP) or Global Majority backgrounds

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Upload audition materials via Acceptd after receiving your Leeds Conservatoire ID Number

•Invitation to submit is sent after UCAS application is processed

•Materials assessed by a panel

•Successful applicants invited to Round 2 recall

•Full-day event including group dance class, solo singing, solo acting, interview, and campus tour

•UK applicants attend in person at Leeds

•School-provided piano accompanist for singing audition

•Interview: questions about your interest, experience, and knowledge of musical theatre

•Decision communicated via UCAS: offer, waiting list, or rejection

Online Recall - International

•Applicants outside the UK submit a video portfolio via Acceptd

•Second contrasting monologue (max 2 minutes)

•Two contrasting songs (at least one from a musical, with piano or backing track)

•Dance video: learn and perform a routine from a sent video guide

•Interview may be scheduled with the programme leader

Contact

•admissions@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk

School Info

Snapshot

83%

Satisfaction

2025, 3 courses, n=75

95%

Grad Rate

1.3K

Enrollment

£24k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£21,300

overseas students

Discover Uni

Training

•Triple-threat training: acting, dance (ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary), and singing

•1-to-1 singing tuition throughout all three years

•30 hours per week contact time across 30 teaching weeks per year

•Industry-active teaching staff with current professional practice

•Third year: full-scale public musical theatre productions with invited casting agents and industry insiders

Professional Development

•Graduates receive full Equity and Spotlight membership upon graduation

•Leeds is the only city outside London with internationally-renowned ballet (Northern Ballet) and opera (Opera North) companies

•Partnerships with British Youth Music Theatre, Dramaturgs' Network, Leeds Heritage Theatres, and Black Lives in Music

Facilities

•Purpose-built Playhouse Square building with state-of-the-art facilities

•180-seat purpose-built theatre

•Bespoke dance and drama studios developed by The Studio People

Accessibility

•No audition fees for any course

Updated 5d ago