The Stage 2021 partnership with performing arts schools worth £160k

In a scheme that has been running for more than 30 years, The Stage has partnered with six performing arts schools and training institutions around the country to provide approximately 50 places for young people in drama, musical theatre, and dance.

Writing in The Stage, Paul Vale said, ‘In spite of the difficulties encountered due to COVID-19, there is still a broad selection of partners who are able generously to provide free or heavily subsidised training.’

The courses on offer for 2021 are as follows, with details of how to apply published in the respective issues of The Stage.

National Youth Theatre of Great Britain

Course: National Youth Theatre Intake Course
Educational level: Age 14 by August and under 25 on 4 September
How to apply: Details will be published in the 14 January edition of The Stage.
www.nyt.org.uk

Razzamataz Theatre Schools

Course: One-year part-time performing arts
Educational level: School age (after school/weekend)
How to apply: Details will be published in the 18 February edition of The Stage.
www.razzamataz.co.uk

Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts

Course: Trinity Level 6, three-year diploma in musical theatre
Educational level: 16+
How to apply: Details will be published in the 21 January edition of The Stage.
www.italiaconti.com

Cygnet Training Theatre

Course: One-year foundation in professional acting
Educational level: 18+
How to apply: Details will be published in the 28 January edition of The Stage.
www.cygnettheatre.co.uk

Urdang Academy

Course: Diploma in professional musical theatre or dance
Educational level: 16+
How to apply: Details will be published in the 4 February edition of The Stage.
www.theurdang.london

Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company

Course: BA (hons) Acting
Educational level: Degree course
How to apply: Details will be published in the 26 February edition of The Stage.
www.fourthmonkey.co.uk

For the full details, read Paul Vale's article in The Stage.