There aren't many careers as exciting as working in the performance industry! It's constantly evolving and innovating, but that's what makes it so good!
You need to be passionate about the industry, enthusiastic to learn more, able to adapt to changes in the industry and work super hard in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You can never have too many industry contacts, so networking is essential!
You'll study this subject full time at Bede Campus and will have access to our £11 million Arts Academy with a 200-seat commercial theatre, sound and lighting studio, recording studio, music practice rooms and instruments.
We work with the following employers to help you get career ready and gain real work skills: Sunderland Culture, Fertile Ground, Company E, Kelly Abbot, South Paw, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Sunderland Empire, Frantic Assembly Theatre Company, Tall Tales Murder Mysteries Theatre, National Theatre.
pass rate for vocational and technical courses*
*Destination data, academic year 2023 (FT FE 16-18 students)
