On Course: Leeds Conservatoire

It has been a transformative few years for Leeds Conservatoire. Between 2019 and 2020 the institution – then known as Leeds College of Music – launched three undergraduate degrees in Acting, Actor Musicianship and Musical Theatre. The success of these courses, and the immediate impact in the region, has led to the introduction of a suite of four full-time postgraduate programmes.

All one-year, full-time:

Delivered in partnership with Leeds Playhouse, this course focuses on the development of new work and individual artistry through collaborative practice. Students will work closely with Leeds Playhouse on three of five modules, developing their theoretical understanding of theatre making and the role of the dramaturg in practice. Through project and placement, collaborating with practitioners in the North, students will learn the key components of theatre making, storytelling, character and structure. The dramaturg's role is determined by the needs of the project, the artists making it and the audience. Students will be encouraged to explore the widest possible range of approaches and define the value of their contribution to a new work room. The ambition of this programme is for graduates to leave with a comprehensive understanding of how things have been done and a vision for how they can change the way we make live performance in the future.