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The Professional Theatre Programme - Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Aimed at School Leavers. The Professional Theatre Programme (PTP) is an intensive, exciting and challenging practical course for actors. Over two years you will learn the core skills an actor needs to deliver a professional performance. You will begin training your voice and your physical awareness through a range of performance projects including Devising, Physical Theatre, Clowning, Classical Theatre, Audition Technique and Comedy. Studying a wide range of styles will enable you to develop a rich vocabulary of performance techniques in preparation for your final performance at the end of year two. All assessed shows for ional and Performance take place before an audience giving you vital live performance experience from the outset and providing you with the opportunity to do what you do best! All rehearsals are designed in a manner that reflects today's working industry.All of your assessments and performances take place in The Cronton Playhouse; a purpose-built, state-of-the-art, two tiered 300 seat theatre. This will give you a true experience of working in a professional level theatre.Actors on the PTP will be taken to watch live performances at some of the best regional theatres as well as London's West End. Recent theatre trips have included Tmesis Theatre; the national tour of Warhorse; Spymonkey; The Royal Shakespeare Company and Phantom of the Opera.We pride ourselves on not only providing students with the relevant performance skills needed, but also the business s

What you need to get on

Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at: Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths Level 2 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English Language and Maths Level 1 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 including English Language and Maths Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about individual entry requirements within the course information on the college website or at your college interview.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cronton Sixth Form College

    CRONTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Cronton Lane, WIDNES, WA8 5WA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WIDNES

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