Performing Arts and Technical Theatre

Performing Arts and accompanying Technical Theatre programmes have a long and successful history at Kendal College, propelling many students into performance and production careers.

The Performing Arts and Technical Theatre department at Kendal College has strong links with many North West venues, promoters, technical production companies and arts organisations including The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal and The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness on Windermere.

This provides performing arts students with the industry experience and opportunity to perform major productions supported by students studying technical theatre and music courses. Our performing arts teachers have extensive, up to date, commercial experience in acting, singing, dance, directing, technical theatre production, stage management, large scale event management, venue management and promotion, stage/scenic design and construction, live music production, and digital video production. Our College is one of the few in the North West able to offer automated lighting tuition and WYSiWYG lighting design, which is carried out in collaboration with The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal.

Why study at Kendal College?

This year the college has opened a dedicated £1.4million performance space called The Box, which provides a professional theatre venue for performing arts and technical theatre students.

College staff have significant industry experience and the ability to develop each individual's emerging strengths through a supportive 'Drama School' approach to the curriculum, which has a production driven schedule from the word go! Kendal College's 'end of year shows' have become a regular highlight of the Brewery Arts Centre's summer programme due to the high quality of production. Students are responsible for every aspect of the production including planning, stage management and technical operation. This offers unique opportunities for students to operate and perform in a professional environment and make a contribution to the development of the creative and cultural industries in the region and beyond.

Our Full Time Courses

Course: BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma Production Arts * ***
Start Date: 03/09/2012
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Course: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Production Arts * **
Start Date: 03/09/2012
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Course: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts* ***
Start Date: 03/09/2012
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Course: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts * **
Start Date: 03/09/2012
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Course: BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Performing Arts * ****
Start Date: 03/09/2012
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* Denotes a YPLA funded course and is free to 16-18 year olds. Over 19s may qualify for free tuition when in receipt of JSA or ESA benefits (excludes part time art, design & media, Indian head, Swedish massage and spa treatment courses).
** You will not have to pay tuition fees if this is your first full level 2 programme (5 A*-C GCSE or equivalent) .
*** You will not have to pay any tuition fees if this is your first full level 3 programme (2 A levels) and are aged 19-25 or if over 25 and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification.
**** You will not have to pay any tuition fees if you do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or above and are intending to progress to a full Level 2 qualification.
*Reg fee refers to any registration, examination, assessment or any other fee related to awarding body.
This fee must be paid at the time of enrolment.