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You will work collaboratively to create new and innovative group projects with peers and tutors.
Our courses are taught by expert tutors who have extensive experience in the Performing Arts industry.
You will have lots of opportunities to get involved in shows with partners including The Lamproom Theatre and Barnsley Civic as well as performing at external events including the College’s prestigious Excellence Awards.
The Performing Arts department is based in our Old Mill Lane campus. Visit our Campus page to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and take a 360 tour.
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Performing Arts sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
See the Performing Arts pathways to find out what study programmes we offer.
Studying Performing Arts will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Actor, Events Manager, Choreographer, Drama Therapist or Theatre Director.
See what careers are available in the Performing Arts sector.
Laura Spencer
Performing Arts: Musical Theatre Pathway Level 3 Full-time
“I enjoy doing independent study and having input into the work I do. When I complete my course I will go to drama school or a performing arts university to study musical theatre.”
Holy Trinity School
Lia Touhey
Performing Arts: (Performance Pathway) Level 3 Full-time
“My course has allowed me to progress my skills in acting and performing arts. It has improved my confidence and fuelled my ambition to move onto Higher Education and pursue my goal of becoming a Performing Arts teacher.”
Ecclesfield School
Nika Unwin
Performing Arts: (Performance Pathway) Level 3 Full-time
“My course is always lively and fun. Our tutors act as our directors for productions and are always willing to listen to new ideas from students and take them on board. After completing my course, I plan to go to university, as this will help me to either become a professional actor or a teacher, which are my main aspirations for my future career. ”
Outwood Academy Freeston