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Your Future in
Performing Arts
Starts Here

What Makes Us Different:

  • Follow your passion
    Whether it’s dance, music, acting, or musical theatre, we support your ambition to perform.
  • Proven success
    Over 98% of our 2021 Musical Theatre and Acting leavers progressed to top stage schools and universities.
  • Access elite training
    Students have received offers from institutions like Italia Conti, Rose Bruford, and Bird College.
  • Progress in dance
    Join North Lindsey Dance Company and aim for places at prestigious schools like LIPA and the Royal Academy of Dance.
  • Showcase your talent
    Take part in performances, auditions, and projects that prepare you for the professional stage.
My long-term goal is to complete my training at drama school and work professionally with companies like the Royal Shakespeare Company, The PappyShow, or the National Theatre. I’m also open to the idea of moving abroad to grow and diversify my career even further.
Charlie – Performing Arts
Charlie
Performing Arts

Charlie joined North Lindsey College after leaving Frederick Gough School, driven by his ambition to pursue a career in acting.
During his time at the College, Charlie embraced a range of incredible opportunities—including international work placements, dynamic workshops with industry professionals, and the honour of performing at prestigious national youth theatre festivals. These experiences played a key role in shaping his craft and building his confidence on stage.
Charlie’s talent, dedication, and hard work led to an outstanding achievement: securing a place at Rose Bruford College—marking a first for North Lindsey College and a proud milestone for both him and the department.

Real Experience, Real Results

If performing is your passion, we’re here to help you turn it into a career. Whether you’re into acting, dance, or musical theatre, our Performing Arts courses give you the space, support, and skills to shine. You’ll train full-time in professional studios, take part in exciting performances, and get access to industry-level training — from headshots and audition prep to workshops with pros and in-house stage school auditions. Our grads have gone on to top schools like Italia Conti and Arts Ed, proving that your future on stage starts right here. All you need is the drive — we’ll help with the spotlight.

Learning Facilities

Experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art facilities and through partnerships with industry leaders.

Performing Arts

🌟 Performing Arts – Where Passion Meets Possibility

  • 🎭 Train Like a Pro: Rehearse in spacious, industry-standard studios designed to bring out your best in acting, dance, and musical theatre.
  • 🎬 Step Into the Spotlight: Take part in exciting internal and external performances that build confidence and stage presence.
  • 🌐 Real Industry Connections: Access professional headshots, audition coaching, and workshops with working performers and casting professionals.
  • 🎓 Launchpad to Top Schools: Our alumni have progressed to elite institutions like ArtsEd, Italia Conti, and the Royal Academy of Dance.
  • 🚀 Shape Your Future: Choose a specialist focus for your final major project and graduate with a clear path toward your dream career.

The stage is set. All you need to bring is your passion.

Your Future Career Awaits

Performing Arts is a growing sector with excellent job security and career progression opportunities.

Actors, Entertainers and Presenters

entry

Actors, entertainers and presenters sing, portray roles in dramatic productions, perform comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion, train animals to perform and perform with them, and introduce and […]

£29,686 - £44,529
Annual Salary
1.05%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Artists

entry

Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.

£35,441 - £53,162
Annual Salary
5.2%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Arts Officers, Producers and Directors

intermediate

Arts officers, producers and directors assume creative, financial and organisational responsibilities in the production and direction of television and radio programmes, films, stage presentations, content for other media, and the […]

£34,896 - £52,344
Annual Salary
1.04%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Dancers and Choreographers

entry

Dancers and choreographers devise, direct, rehearse and perform classical and contemporary dance routines.

£29,686 - £44,529
Annual Salary
2%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Our Courses

Level 2

2 Courses

UAL Level 2 Award in Performing and Production Arts

School Leaver
Course code: NFC01303

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

School Leaver
Course code: NFC01304

Level 3

2 Courses

UAL Level 3 Diploma Performing and Production Arts

School Leaver
Course code: NFC03128

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Performing and Production Arts

School Leaver
Course code: NFC03129

We also offer 4 Performing Arts courses at Doncaster College

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