PROSPECTUS

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Our Values 4 Welcome 7 From Chaos Comes Creativity by Conor Baum 8 Why ICTheatre? 10

Our Connections Musical Theatre Patron 15 Acting 21st Century Patron 17 Hip Hop Artistry Patron 19 Hip Hop Artistry Patron 21 Professional & Personal Development 22 Partnerships 26 Lecturers/Industry 29 The ICTheatre Graduate 31 Masterclasses 32

Choose Your Campus Brighton 35 Manchester 41

Our Training Professionals 48 Meet Your Lecturers 52

BA (Hons) Courses BA (Hons) Performing Arts 59 BA (Hons) Production Management and Entrepreneurship 73 Auditions and Workshops 74 Academic Excellence 77

How to Apply Making Your Application 80 Fees, Finance and Loans 80

Accommodation 83 Contact Information 84 Purpose

Inspire the next generation of industry professionals through the creation of inclusive and creative learning environments, that remove barriers, and create opportunities for equal participation in the creative industries.

Vision Grow Together We work together as one community, Provide the highest standard of industry-led education built on a foundation of collaboration, inclusivity and an united by our collective ideals, passions and values entrepreneurial spirit; preparing our students for a sustainable career within the creative industries. to shape our shared world for the better.

Our Values ——

Believe in Everyone Own It We embrace and celebrate diversity to create We encourage every individual to take responsibility a culture of belonging and respect, for their communities and work together holding each other up and creating space to be a force for positive change. for every voice to be heard.

Challenge the Norm Do the Right Thing We are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of new ways We act with courage and integrity in all areas of working that can advance our communities of our organisation to protect our communities, in positive and inspiring ways. our business and the environment. Welcome ——

I feel privileged to be a part of ICTheatre. Not only To be a part of ICTheatre is to be a part of a movement, is it a privilege, but it is also a responsibility. Anyone and one that I am so proud to be a part of here in who tells you that training to become a performer is Manchester. We at ICTheatre are bringing unique, an easy option does not understand what we do, or contemporary training to the North of England that will its importance. The creative arts are fundamental mark the first steps of your journey into the theatre and to society’s survival. Now, even more than ever, television industry – and life in the creative arts. people need to find ways of expressing themselves, of understanding the world, of laughing, crying and Training with us will see you meet like-minded people, thinking. By joining ICTheatre, you’re on a journey step outside of your comfort zone and step into the towards a career that has the potential to enable ICTheatre family – with actors, singers, rappers, dancers all of this. and creative people all around you. If I were to offer any advice preparing for your studies, it would be to It’s our job to guide and nurture you by providing the ready yourself to open your mind and embrace new highest standard of training, delivered by experienced experiences. practitioners. We’re also facilitators, expanding creative thinking, encouraging entrepreneurship Being open to new things and saying yes can lead to and building your confidence. That’s why it’s both fresh experiences, friendships, industry connections, a privilege and a responsibility. and a more enriching start to your career. The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said: “every great You have a responsibility in this journey. You’re the journey begins with the first step” – a maxim that innovators, navigating a new artistic and career resonates with the idea that great things begin in landscape; one that requires an incredible range of small, often humble ways. skills, knowledge and courageous vision. You must develop your own artistic identities. What makes you You and all your peers are the future of the theatre, different? What do you want to say? You are at the television and film industry. It is my responsibility to centre of everything at ICTheatre. I am so happy to ensure that you have the tools to be that future, and be riding alongside you. of course, have a lot of fun along the way.

Thomasina Unsworth Paul Ryder College Principal – Brighton College Principal – Manchester

ICTheatre Prospectus 2021/22 6 ICTheatre Prospectus 2021/22 7 From Chaos Comes Creativity by Conor Baum —— Conor Baum, FE Head of landscape of the British stage also and achievements of Black or We, as a community, and you, as Curriculum and Assessment at changed as Black Britons began Asian practitioners. British theatre its newest entrants, are granted ICTheatre explores the impact to demand space for their stories continues to grapple with how it a unique opportunity to fashion that turbulent times have had upon the stage as well. In 1948, the can tackle organisational biases, the landscape of an industry to on theatre and the performance Negro Theatre Company (Britain’s institutional racism and the better reflect the modern world – space throughout history – and first only Black company) was underrepresentation of non-white to implement systems of fairness how these moments often create founded by a group of Black British voices, stories and bodies upon and change, regardless of race, a chance for innovation, change understudies as a way to produce the stage. gender expression, sexuality and and creativity. work by and about the Black (dis)ability; to champion the voices experience and to showcase their We, as artists, and you, as of Britain in all their diversity and At the end of July 2020, musical skills on tour. Over the following prospective students, are actually difference; to create performances theatre fans took to Twitter in decade, Black British actors and in an incredibly privileged and and companies that can exist in shock and concern as images crucible within which innovation particular focus on mortality and performers, spearheaded by Pearl unique position. You are stepping every corner of the country, so that of the iconic chandelier from and change for the better are legacy – what do we leave in the Connor-Mogotsi and the agency into a potential career within an every child and adult, regardless Phantom of the Opera emerged forged. Within the context of the world when we are gone? she established (the Edric Connor industry that is at the nexus point of financial circumstance, have the online. It had been whisked away events listed above, we are able Agency) campaigned for better pay of great change. The examples opportunity to experience the joy from its former place of glory at to see how British theatre has Another parallel between times and Equity membership for Black above demonstrate just two of the of live theatre. You have the chance the Her Majesty’s Theatre and grown, shifted, diversified and of upheaval can be drawn actors. By 1950, playwrights such ways in which social upheaval has to create a theatre that truly locked away inside a storage unit. produced some of its greatest between then and now. Within as Errol John, Barry Reckord and galvanised a lasting impact on the reflects the world in which we live For 34 years, the Lloyd Webber works and artists in the wake the last few months, the shocking Wole Soyinka were having their landscape of British theatre. They – which both allows us the freedom musical has remained a focal point of domestic troubles. scenes of police brutality and work produced by the Royal also demonstrate that change is of escape and entertainment – as of London’s glittering West End; racial discrimination against the Court Theatre. ongoing – and necessary. Great well as staring the shortcomings of a production that has remained If the accepted chronology is to Black communities in the US change requires great vision, our society in the face. untarnished and unchanged. The be believed, William Shakespeare and UK have galvanised a huge Despite this huge creative artistry and insight – it requires a COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed, wrote 15 of his plays amidst the outpouring of support, solidarity outpouring generated by migrant collaborative effort and a forthright You are faced with two questions had come to claim its next victim. wake of the Plague outbreak, and action and a re-emergence of creatives after 1948 (and probably sense of creativity to manifest the right now: what makes truly accounting nearly 30% of the the Black Lives Matter Movement. before that also), the way we teach transformations required. More contemporary theatre? Will I be The last time large theatres in canon. It is interesting to note that As a consequence, the theatre the history of theatre in the UK than anything, it requires courage. part of the movement to make city centres closed in this manner many of his ‘problem plays’ are community has looked inwards to rarely recognises the advances it happen? was during the threat of air-raids generated at this time – perhaps examine what further can be done during the onset and outbreak his world and audience needed to facilitate greater integration, of the Second World War. Even that complex interplay of comedy facilitation and representation of during the interwar outbreak and tragedy that makes works like Black (as well as Asian and other of Spanish Influenza, theatres Cymbeline, All’s Well That Ends Minority Ethnic) voices, stories and remained largely open. In the time Well, The Winter’s Tale and Pericles presence within a contemporary between 1603 and 1613, the Privy enigmatic and hard to place to theatrical landscape. Council ordered more than 78 this day. Complicated times are separate theatre closures in order reflected in complicated art. At the tail end of the Second to manage the outbreak of Plague. World War, the UK saw an influx During this outbreak, William Also within this period, he wrote of Commonwealth migrants – Shakespeare and the company he some of his greatest and most well- some from India and many from associated with, The King’s Men, known works: Othello, Macbeth, Caribbean countries known as the were able to escape the city to King Lear and The Tempest. Windrush generation. Granted tour the provinces. Each of these plays examines the indefinite leave to remain in 1971, frustrated, dark and sometimes the racial landscape of Britain History shows us that times of depraved aspects of the human diversified in a way that it never great upheaval can become the condition. The latter has a had before. In so doing, the racial

ICTheatre Prospectus 2021/22 8 ICTheatre Prospectus 2021/22 9 Why ICTheatre? ——

At ICTheatre, we focus on delivering training that During your time here, you will acquire the critical is relevant and contemporary. We believe in rigour, skills to become a respected working professional but also in exploration. We believe in discipline and develop these skills to maximise your potential, but also allow for the wildness of imagination. as well as gain all the insider knowledge required to We want to empower our students to find their succeed in the Performing Arts industry from our own artistic identities, not mould them into a expert lecturers. Alongside your practical training one-size-fits-all model. is a spine module designed to prepare you for the professional world and to study the culture of the We nurture the individual artist’s determination, creative industries. personal interests, aptitudes, skills and creative concerns. Above all, we value the individual, and we This will help you to explore different career paths strive to nurture the excellent in all who train with us. and opportunities, to study the careers of people you admire and to help you discover your own strengths ICTheatre’s unique structure and training programme and weaknesses. This will continue throughout the is the brainchild of former West End performer and three years and will result in a personal project, industry professional, Mia Bird. which can take the form of a production, a work experience placement, a business project, or a During her career, Mia has worked in dozens of written dissertation. professional musicals and plays, acted in many well-known TV shows, had a recording contract, “Whichever technical speciality you choose, you and been employed as an in-house songwriter will experience a curriculum that develops your with Universal Music. Mia has created a successful technique, entrepreneurial skills and expands your and reputable chain of stage schools and theatre knowledge of the industry as a whole. companies in London and the Midlands and is also the founder of Bird Studios in Brighton. “Whether you join us in Manchester or Brighton, you will be surrounded by fellow students who are Mia is delighted to have recruited a stellar team resourceful, robust, determined and creative, with a to work at ICTheatre. Our industry connections, hunger to achieve their success within the industry.” world-class lecturers and comprehensive guest Masterclasses set the standard for contemporary – Mia Bird. training in the Performing Arts in Britain.

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Julian Stoneman Executive West End and Broadway Producer

With over three decades of experience in all aspects of theatre, starting with stage management at the age of 20, Julian Stoneman is an industry veteran whose credits include: Mamma Mia, Billy Elliot, Rock of Ages, Urinetown, Let It Be, Finding Neverland, and Bat Out Of Hell. His productions have won Laurence Olivier, Tony and WhatsOnStage Awards.

Julian has worked with both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre and sits on the Board of Management for the Society of London Theatre (SOLT).

He will be visiting ICTheatre frequently to pass on his expertise and believes that our graduates will have the highest possible chance of success.

Testimonial “ICTheatre has established itself as one of the major university courses in the UK for performance training, allowing its students to launch their own ideas in a safe and creative atmosphere, teaching life skills and invaluable professional techniques used throughout the industry today.

Individual talent, personal discipline and hard work are instrumental along with the personal and physical well-being that are essential to sustaining a career in whatever path you take.

I believe ICTheatre’s training professionals perform at the highest possible level to face the challenges that they will undoubtedly encounter throughout their life in one of the most rewarding and exciting careers you could imagine.

ICTheatre has established a new path by teaching skills to deal with whatever life throws at you in the 21st century, either professionally or personally. For this reason, I am very proud to be Patron.”

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Tom Mothersdale Actor

Tom has worked consistently in film, television, radio and stage productions, playing lead roles at The Globe, Headlong Theatre, The Almeida, The Young Vic, The Royal Court and The National Theatre.

In 2015 he won an Ian Charleson Award for his performance in The Cherry Orchard and he performed in Ella Hickson’s play Oil at The Almeida, which was voted best play of the year by the Guardian.

He then went on to perform in the critically acclaimed John at The National Theatre directed by James Macdonald before playing the title role of Richard iii with Headlong theatre company in 2019.

Tom has worked extensively on screen – playing roles in long running British Television Series’ such as Peaky Blinders, Endeavour and Doc Martin.

Tom also worked on a Hollywood movie Overlord, which was produced by Star Wars director J.J. Abrams and was named in The Times as one of the top five young actors to lookout for in 2019.

Testimonial “I am honoured to be the Patron of Acting for the 21st Century. ICTheatre is an exciting new college with an ethos and integrity that I admire. The energy, inclusivity and forward-thinking nature of this course is fantastic and unique. I am delighted to be involved.

“As actors training at ICTheatre, know that you are enough: interesting enough, complex enough. You are human. Humans are fascinating. Don’t try and be remarkable, just be present, be open, listen always, notice detail, accept your vulnerability, use your imagination. Training to be an actor is a wonderful, challenging, extraordinary thing. Take every opportunity that it affords you.”

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Ron Elliston DJ and International Producer

As a Producer and globally recognised DJ, Ron’s credits include P Diddy, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg.

He has been a musician in various bands and toured the world, having had long-term record deals with both Virgin and Sony Music. He’s worked with many musicians, from Paul Weller to Bootsy Collins.

Ron is joining ICTheatre as Hip Hop Artistry Patron and will bring a valuable insight into the hip hop scene and culture. He has a wealth of knowledge and expertise that has spanned an exciting and diverse career.

He is connected across the globe and is looking forward to being a key mentor to our students.

Testimonial “This is the first time I have become aware of a course where somebody from a very young age might look and say “I want to go to university, because I want to do that course” and that to me is amazing!

These training professionals are going to see doors open to so many aspects of the entertainment industry.

Like the other Patrons here at ICTheatre, I will be hands-on to help give the opportunities and work placements to allow the experiences necessary to be industry ready, whilst making sure the industry keeps heavily involved on a day to day basis. This will be the place where they will come to find our future leaders… and that is why I am so proud to be Patron of the Hip Hop Artistry Route.”

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Jonzi D MC, Dancer, Spoken Word Artist, Director

Jonzi D has been actively involved in British hip hop culture, rapping and b-boying in clubs and on the street since the early 1980s.

Since graduating from London Contemporary Dance School, Jonzi has been committed to the development of hip hop theatre. He was an Associate Artist at The Place and has performed and created dance theatre pieces worldwide.

Jonzi is an Associate Artist of Sadler’s Wells and is based at the theatre. He devised and directed TAG... Just Writing My Name in 2006, IVAN in 2006 and Markus the Sadist, a rap theatre piece in 2009. All pieces have successfully toured the UK to critical acclaim.

He has choreographed and featured in various hip hop inspired fashion shows and is the curator and host of the acclaimed Breakin’ Convention, the international hip hop dance theatre festival, nominated for a South Bank Show award and now in its tenth year.

As an MC/poet, Jonzi has worked with The Roots, Steve Williamson, Mannafest, Lenny Henry, MC Mell ‘O’ and toured with Gangstarr. He appeared on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, Channel 4’s Faking It, and his short filmsSilence Da Bitchin’ and Aeroplane Man were also screened on Channel 4.

He is creator and host of the successful Open Mic/ Jam sessions Apricot Jam and Vertika Cypher, and presented the 4Dance for Channel 4 in 2005.

He was the performance mentor for Urban Classic at Hackney Empire in February 2006 and was listed as one of the top ten positive black musical role models by MOBO in 2007. He also directed Hectic Dialectic, as part of the Rozamira Festival in Moscow.

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• Mindfulness Your lecturers • Nutrition • Physiotherapy • Personal Training Katie Stibbs Head of Professional & Personal Development In order to sustain a career in the performing arts, it is and Mindfulness not only essential that actors are trained to perform at the highest level, they should also be equipped, The goal is to reduce stress, to develop the facility both mentally and physically, to face the challenges to stay present in the moment and to work on the that they will inevitably encounter as they enter negative thought processes and habitual behaviours the business. that undermine an individual’s ability to evolve fully as a performer. We take the well-being of our students very seriously at ICTheatre, offering a unique approach, which embeds the practice of daily meditation and Emily Rose mindfulness into the fabric of the training. Nutritional Therapist

Students are instructed in the principle of strategic Students engage in a training that is both intensive intervention, which is a process aimed not only at and often highly physical at ICTheatre. Masterclasses solving problems, but also at expanding the capacity and advice offered on a one-to-one basis in nutrition for happiness. and dietary requirements will be provided by resident expert Emily. Talent, discipline and hard work are fundamental, but mental and physical well-being are also crucial, not only to sustain a career in the industry, but also Antony Causton to gain fulfilment in all aspects of life. Physiotherapist

It is very much part of the ICTheatre ethos to In order to keep bodies healthy and injury-free, a create an environment that is nurturing, authentic physiotherapist is on hand to periodically check and inspirational. that everything is on track, and if not, to rehabilitate individuals through exercise and advice. We want our students to be self-motivated, confident and adaptable as they develop into the best possible version of themselves.

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Partnerships ——

BIMM Institute BIMM Institute is Europe’s largest and most established provider of contemporary Music and Music Business education, with colleges in eight city locations including Brighton and Manchester.

As part of BIMM Institute, ICTheatre has close links with the successful music college.

This connectivity offers great scope for collaboration between the musicians, entrepreneurs and producers from BIMM. As well as the actors, dancers and performers from ICTheatre.

Screen and Film School ICTheatre training professionals work closely with the Screen and Film School in Brighton, which is one of the most reputable film schools in the UK. We are thrilled that Screen and Film School will be launching in Manchester in 2021, giving new students the opportunity to work together on creative projects and industry set briefs.

Actors will have the opportunity to work with filmmakers and hone their acting for camera skills, whilst filmmakers will be able to direct and produce alongside trainee performers.

Northern Ballet School Running side by side in the ‘iconic’ Dancehouse in Manchester, we are proud to be linking with the prestigious Northern Ballet School.

Northern Ballet School is an international centre of excellence in training for classical ballet and musical theatre and complements perfectly the groundbreaking degrees in Performing Arts that ICTheatre is known for.

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As professional Dancers, Singers, Directors, Actors, Our success is your success. Choreographers and Producers, our lecturers have all enjoyed busy careers across a range of industry roles; We understand how serious you are about forging a with many continuing to do so alongside their work career in the entertainment business, and we’re just at ICTheatre. as determined to get you right into the heart of the industry. This means our training professionals benefit from the first-hand experience and up-to-the-minute We have a wide range of industry connections, advice of those with their finger firmly on the pulse including: of the industry. • Broadway and West End Producers Alongside our core faculty, every Friday we invite a • Film and TV Production Houses whole host of industry professionals and experts in • Casting Directors their fields to host workshops and Masterclasses in • Talent Agents in both London and LA everything from aerial silks to stand-up comedy, R&B • West End Theatre Directors vocals to Meisner. Here are just a few to try: • Choreographers • Technicians and Creatives • Circus and Aerial Skills • How to Act like a Writer All of whom have been involved in designing this • TV Presenting course through our regular industry advisory panel • Spoken Word (IAP) meetings. • Acting for Film • Heels Commercial Through our connections, you’ll be lucky enough • Stage Combat and Stunt to have direct access to some of the industry’s • Latin Jazz top professionals. • Recording Studio Sessions • Breaking Workshops These are some of the most successful people in the business today and they will be instrumental in preparing you for your career in the performing arts industry.

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Employable and Entrepreneurial Socially Responsible As an ICTheatre graduate, you will act with You will understand how your actions can enhance professionalism and integrity and will demonstrate the well-being of others and will be equipped to make entrepreneurial skills to your collaborators and a valuable contribution to society. potential employers including: Professional • Exemplary communication skills You will demonstrate an informed understanding of • Efficient time management your discipline or professional practice, and the ability • Effective self-managed independent and to question its principles, practices and boundaries. team working • Respect for the opinions of others and the ability Intellectually Curious to receive criticism and use it constructively You will demonstrate initiative, self-reflection, • Imaginative, creative and critical thinking academic integrity and ethical responsibility. • Effective problem solving • Digital literacy You will possess powers of analysis and evaluation, as • Numeracy well as an appreciation of other disciplines and forms • A strong sense of personal and professional identity of professional practice beyond your own. Crucially, you will be able to draw connections between Resilient and Adaptable these areas. You will be confident and resilient enough to recover quickly from set-backs. Self-Aware You will be equipped and willing to continue learning Creative, Collaborative and Connected throughout your professional and personal life. You will be self-assured enough to form lifelong creative networks where you can connect and You will set yourself high standards and will collaborate with others on activities or projects. demonstrate qualities that enable you to be a reflective and independent lifelong learner. Globally Aware You will be confident enough to act effectively in settings where language and culture are not familiar to you, and will understand international context and practices both within, and beyond, your discipline.

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ICTheatre offers a wide range of Masterclasses with performers and industry experts. Our training professionals have the opportunity to engage with actors, producers and other industry specialists.

You will get to see industry partners’ work, ask MARISHA WALLACE questions and gain invaluable insight into the performing industry. Star of Broadway and West End Musical Theatre

LAYTON WILLIAMS Actor and West End Performer

DOMINIC KEAVEY British TV Director NATALIE WEISS Drama, Soap and Film Vocalist “Breaking Down The Riffs”

ICTheatre Prospectus 2021/22 32 ICTheatre Prospectus 2021/22 33 Make Brighton your campus —— Brighton

Brighton is one of the UK’s foremost cultural hubs and an epicentre for the arts. This open- minded and forward-thinking seaside haven attracts creative talent and industry figures in equal measure, earning its nickname of ‘London by-the-Sea’.

For creatives, the city boasts key events each year such as Brighton Festival, Brighton Fringe, The Great Escape and more; all of which pull international musicians, artists, actors and creatives to the city.

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Creative city History Creative freedom Life by the sea A great way to start your career With such a vibrant cultural hub on Welcome to Brighton. One of the Dating back to the early 1800s, Together with a vivid history, In 2019, Brighton was voted the For decades, Brighton has been your doorstep, you’ll find Brighton most liberal and friendly cities in Brighton’s Theatre Royal is one Brighton is known for its happiest place to live and work a magnet for forward-thinking is the perfect place to hone your the UK. of the longest running traditional free-thinking ethos. in the UK (CV-Library), not least innovators and creators of creative skills. theatres in the country, playing because of its award-winning all kinds. Home to all manner of performers host to West End productions, This is mirrored in an eclectic beach. Few locations can boast and artists, this vibrant and musicals, dramas, ballets and roster of creativity and a cosmopolitan city lifestyle just Today, it is widely regarded as one dynamic city is a capital for comedies. performance in both traditional a short walk from an iconic of the UK’s premier talent hubs creativity. From local street art and contemporary spaces seaside escape. as well as a significant focal point to international stage shows, Just a 30 second walk away, set throughout the city. within the creative industries. Brighton is the place to pursue alongside the lush Royal Pavilion Of course, there’s more to Brighton your passion. Garden, is the Brighton Dome. This than just sun, sea and… pebbles. stunning Grade I listed building Annual music, arts and cultural produces 600 performance festivals like Brighton Fringe, events every year, including the Pride, The Great Escape and an internationally-acclaimed abundance of culinary events mixed-arts celebration, make this city an incredibly Brighton Festival. exciting place to live and study.

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Our incredible campus in Brighton is spread across The huge studio complex also has luxury changing two sites. First, we have Vantage Point that’s based areas, showers, a spacious reception and a café. in the centre of Brighton, close to the lanes and the bustling London Road. Here, you’ll find several ICTheatre also utilises studios in the area to deliver studios facilitating all disciplines with sprung flooring, extra dance classes. You can find ICTheatre Marina vocal rooms and an intimate black box studio theatre. Studios based at the buzzing Brighton Marina. Here, we have three beautiful studios with sprung oak Our second site is situated close to the seafront in wooden flooring and mirrors. Plus, Studios 2 and 3 are Portslade; a short bus ride from the city centre. Here, equipped with ballet barres. we have five large studios. The spaces have beautiful high ceilings. Plus, as the cherry on top, some We have also acquired a further building close to even have a sea view, which can be enjoyed Vantage Point where delivery of acting for camera, through the huge windows that flood the space performance for video games and motion capture with natural light. work will take place. The third site will be ready in 2021 and will offer students further opportunities All studios are fully equipped to deliver training to to experience their training in a bespoke and a very high standard: sprung flooring, ballet barres, contemporary setting. wall mirrors, keyboards, digital equipment, sound systems, and a studio theatre. The amazing Circle Arts Centre is also available. This gives ICTheatre its own dedicated performance space and theatre.

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Manchester is one of the most creatively vibrant cities in the UK. It’s home to a vast number of historic theatres, contemporary performance spaces and cutting-edge film and technology hubs.

It’s a cultural nucleus with numerous creative strongholds, making it the perfect place to launch a career in artistic performance.

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Creative city Find your stage HOME Theatre Festivals Living here Welcome to Manchester, one of The Palace Theatre, The Opera Known as a leader for international Creating performance spaces from Greater Manchester is the UK’s Combine this with world-class arts, the most creatively industrious House, The Lowry, Bridgewater contemporary art, theatre and theatres and art galleries to live third largest city and is known to digital media and creative scenes, cities in the UK. Hall, The Dancehouse, The film, HOME opened in 2015 and venues and car parks, Manchester be a friendly and affordable plus a legendary reputation for Comedy Store. The list goes on! is the venue for a wide variety of International Festival is one of the place to live. nightclubbing and live music, and A cultural melting pot, an official installations, dance shows and all most eclectic and exciting biennial you’d be hard pressed for reasons UNESCO City of Literature, With too many historic staples manner of stage productions multi-media events in the UK, Locals are famed for their humour not to study here. home of Bluedot Festival, The to mention, Manchester’s - a true jewel of Manchester’s and just one of numerous regular and a deep-rooted sense of Warehouse Project, The Chase entertainment and performance cultural crown. festival events happening in and pride that stems from the city’s Creative Consultancy and the spaces are a haven for local talent around Manchester. industrious working class heritage. artistic vibrancy of the famous and international touring Northern Quarter. Manchester is artists alike. a city whose creative growth rate is among the highest in the UK - come and be a part of it!

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The Manchester campus of ICTheatre has made its home in The Dancehouse. Here, ICTheatre occupies three floors of a phenomenal 1930s Art Deco building on Manchester’s famous ‘student corridor’ on Oxford Road.

The Dancehouse has been the location for the prestigious Northern Ballet School. Now, our two colleges will work side by side, giving our students unparalleled training in these beautiful high-end, purpose-built spaces.

The Dancehouse provides one of the most comprehensively appointed training facilities to be found. Not only do the five generous studios have a professional standard sprung beech wood Harlequin floor, but each is equipped with full-height wall mirrors, barres, infrared heating, cooling fans and a piano.

The jewel in the crown is that the original Art Deco, 400-seat theatre has one of the largest stages in Manchester. This means that ICTheatre students will enjoy facilities that most drama school students can only dream of.

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Our Training Professionals ——

“For anyone auditioning for drama schools, I cannot “I couldn’t recommend a better school or course. recommend ICTheatre enough. The support system The support system and the way it’s sculpted for each from lecturers and students is second to none. You individual makes you feel so validated as a person. won’t get the same level of help and guidance anywhere else. “The intense training is everything you could hope for.” “We’ve had incredible experiences with West End performers, casting directors and experts; meeting the likes of Maisie Williams and Natalie Weiss.”

Megan Smith Darrion Frazer BA (Hons) Performing Arts BA (Hons) Performing Arts

“I had such a positive experience studying with “ICTheatre has been such a support over my three ICTheatre as part of the first cohort. I started in 2017, years here. Early on, they spotted my eagerness to knowing I loved performing, but clueless as to where experiment with the technical side of the industry. I wanted my career to go or how to get there. During Within the first year, I had already been given my three years, I went through some mental health opportunities within the school to light shows and I troubles, and the whole team provided me with top really found my passion for this. quality support and advice. “ICTheatre had provided me with the opportunities to Now in 2020, I have graduated knowing exactly where work with E3 events on their annual pantomime and my career path is headed, with a secure trajectory in supported me through this. Not only this but during place. Thank you ICTheatre; you have truly changed my 3rd year, I was given the opportunity to go and my life for the better.” work the rehearsal process for the musical ‘Bat Out Of Hell’. To be able to do this whilst I was still in training was incredible, and just goes to show how ICTheatre are constantly on the look for opportunities for you to go out into the industry whilst you have the support behind you. I cannot thank ICTheatre enough for Holly Hoskison Lucie Francis ICTheatre Graduate ICTheatre Graduate these opportunities, and they have really helped to create these connections for more work.”

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“ICTheatre has provided me with the opportunity to start building my career before graduating. I’ve been fortunate enough to have gotten my first professional gig during the summer following the completion of my second year; a lead role in an advert for Epson printers. It was exciting to be on a professional set, and I felt well-prepared thanks to the training I’ve received. The experience also gave me insight into what it’s like having the lead role in an advert (spoiler: it’s very tiring but so incredibly rewarding).

“If anything, this gig, as well as my time at ICTheatre, has got me looking forward to getting out there in the industry full-time. I also feel extremely fortunate knowing that the lecturers and staff at my uni will be here to support me, and will continue to do so once I become an official alumna.” Noa Bleeker ICTheatre Graduate

“ICTheatre has equipped me with the skills I need in the industry: punctuality, perseverance, hard work, commitment, and a professional work ethic.

“In the last year, I have worked on voiceover work for a BBC Radio 4 Show, and my teachers at ICTheatre were able to help me train and enhance my voice to showcase the best of my abilities. I have also worked on a music video for Skinny Living’s song ‘No Messiah’ and on an advertisement for Adidas featuring Kano. Through the Agency and ICTheatre, I was also able to be a part of Jack Whitehall’s Stand Up tour.

“These are all experiences I wouldn’t have had without ICTheatre and their partnership with Brown and Mills’ Entertainment Agency. These are opportunities I would never have been able to Lydia Danistan ICTheatre Graduate seize if it were not for ICTheatre’s brilliant training, curriculum and selfless staff members and teachers.

“I really and truly admire how ICTheatre treats their students as professionals. They are eager to train their students and showcase them to the industry.”

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Here is a selection of some of the brilliant lecturers you will learn from at ICTheatre.

Lindon Barr Lorraine Davis Phil Edgerley Natasha Fedorova Sam Hillier Julie Alanah-Brighten Hip Hop Artistry/Commercial Dance Tutor/Opportunities Head of Acting Acting Technique Lecturer West End Director Vocals Tutor Lecturer and Inclusion Lead

Hip Hop Artistry/Commercial Lorraine is a Performance Artist, Phil is a professional actor Natasha was a student of the Sam is a Principal Lecturer for Julie’s career has covered many Lecturer Lindon was nominated Teacher and Choreographer and whose international career has internationally-acclaimed Musical Theatre. He is currently aspects of the industry. As an for Broadway World UK’s award for has worked professionally all over encompassed all areas of the movement coach and director working alongside Cameron actress, she’s starred in many West Best Choreographer alongside the the world as a dancer, performer, industry. He has acted in nine Andrei Droznin. She later worked Mackintosh as the Associate End productions such as Beauty & likes of Matthew Bourne and Peter teacher and choreographer. productions with the RSC and as Mr Droznin’s assistant for Director of The Phantom of the the Beast as Belle and Tell Me on Darling. He is set to keep not only was invited to become part of Sir several years, teaching his Opera (at Her Majesty’s Theatre, a Sunday. She has also appeared the West End and Broadway on Lorraine currently teaches Matt Michael Boyd’s Long Ensemble extraordinary system of movement London). He is also Resident on TV with the likes of Paul their toes for a long time to come Mattox Jazz Technique and Tap company in 2011. for actors. Director of Les Misérables (at the Whitehouse and Kelsey Grammer. but the commercial world too. He for ICTheatre. We are proud to Queen’s Theatre, London). Sam’s has also been the National Adult have Lorraine as ICTheatre’s Currently, Natasha teaches pure experience and knowledge are As a professional singer, she’s Freestyle champion. Opportunities and Inclusion movement in the Rose Bruford truly invaluable. been a guest vocalist for many Lead. Within this role, she will College, the Royal Central School years with Kitsch Lounge Riot at head up our initiative to make the of Speech and Drama, and the The Café de Paris in Piccadilly, performing arts a fairer and more Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts. singing alongside Sam Brown, inclusive industry. Clare Teal, Jamie Cullum and The Foundations.

You can find out more about our lecturers at ictheatre.ac.uk

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Here is a selection of some of the brilliant lecturers you will learn from at ICTheatre.

Michael Walters James Chambers Dance Tutor Route Leader, Hip Hop Artistry

Michael is a graduate of The A significant figure in the Juilliard School in New York City Manchester hip hop scene, J has and trained as an actor at RADA. worked alongside artists such He has danced with companies as Lowkey, Doc Brown and Koro such as Nederlands Dans Theatre, Fyah, performed around the Frankfurt Ballet, and Lyon Opera UK, and headlined many Ballet, as well as being cast in Manchester venues. The Young Vic’s monumental production of The Inheritance. J is also an avid videographer, having a BA (Hons) in Film and Television Production. He has recently collaborated with JSD, of Virus Syndicate, directing a string of music videos for his new album Late Nights and Wavy Lights. J brings to ICTheatre his knowledge of hip hop, reggae, video, production, business, and everything else in between.

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The Three Pathways Musical Theatre Acting 21st Century Hip Hop Artistry

3 years full-time UCAS Code: W400 Brighton UCAS Code: T Manchester UCAS Code: U

Overview The BA (Hons) Performing Arts Entry Requirements BA (Hons) Performing Arts encourages independence, Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade consists of three pathways: entrepreneurialism and innovation E or above (32 UCAS points), or Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop Artistry because these qualities will be BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and 4 and Acting, each providing in- required of any performer entering GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4 depth training shaped by current the contemporary performing arts including English Language. industry trends. industry. We don’t want you just to get work, we want you to Technique, work ethic, confidence make work. and self-awareness are areas of focus which will give you the tools All learning is underpinned by required to succeed in meeting the regular mental and physical demands of the business. resilience classes; another key element of your training. In the third year, you have the chance to select from specific You will need to be resilient on options to meet the needs of the entering this notoriously industry. Here you can diversify hard profession. For further information on our courses your training and hone in on areas visit our website ictheatre.ac.uk you may have previously explored You should also be equipped with The option modules advertised as in less depth. This is a crucial life skills, which you can apply available for ICTheatre courses are subject element of training as you are within a variety of contexts far to variation dependant on minimum given the opportunity to explore beyond your three years student numbers and the availability of specialist resources at each college your identity as an emerging of training. (please refer to our terms and conditions creative artist. for further detail).

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BA (Hons) Performing Arts Musical Theatre Pathway ——

Overview Being a musical theatre performer employable version of yourself today means you need to be much and open to a long career as a more than a triple threat; you new-age contemporary musical need a skillset that makes you theatre performer. The BA (Hons) unique. You also need a direct and Performing Arts includes: extensive network and an innate understanding of the industry you • High-end industry standard will be working in. acting dance and vocal training

Alongside classic high-end • Physical and contemporary musical theatre training, we offer a theatre practice, puppetry and program that develops other skills circus skills essential to a musical theatre performer in order to broaden • TV and film techniques in work opportunities and conjunction with Screen and connections. Film School

ICTheatre boasts a stellar network • Programmes taught and devised of industry professionals who are by our network of West End directly connected to the industry performers, producers, directors our graduates will be stepping into. and choreographers

With a toolbox of freshly • Incredible personal and developed current industry skills, professional development you will be the most versatile, program

ICTheatre Prospectus 2021/22 62 ICTheatre Prospectus 2021/22 63 3 years full-time UCAS Code: P3W3 Validated by BIMM Institute

BA (Hons) Performing Arts Acting 21st Century Pathway ——

Overview The industry has changed, and We will help you to shape your own continues to do so. It is no longer creative identity, explore what you simply a case of just training to be can offer as an artist, discover new an actor and then waiting for your passions and develop your existing agent to give you a call. skills through:

In today’s contemporary theatre, • Rigorous training from film and television industries, experienced practitioners an actor needs to be skilled, working in both film and theatre adaptable, entrepreneurial and passionate. • A choice of options running alongside your core training Creative work prospects are out there – you just need to learn how • Thorough preparation for the to find them. You’ll also need to industry including marketing, learn how to take opportunities, self-taping, audition technique as well as how to make them for and presentation yourself. • TV and film techniques in Our rigorous training will equip you conjunction with Screen and - both technically and creatively - Film School to succeed as an actor, as well as introduce you to a range of areas • A chance to hone your own that you may never have creative identity in the third year explored before. and deepen your skills in areas where you have thrived.

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BA (Hons) Performing Arts Hip Hop Artistry Pathway ——

Overview springboard required to enter the The only degree pathway of its creative industries as your own kind, Hip Hop Artistry Pathway business at the highest level. The on BA (Hons) Performing Arts is course includes: the most current and innovative course in the marketplace today. • Hip-hop, street, commercial and Focusing on elements of hip-hop freestyle dance techniques culture and dance techniques, you will explore how this revolution is • YouTubing, influencing and TV continuing to thrive globally and presenting skills find your place within it. • Hip-hop theatre and production With a strong emphasis on projects personal, professional and commercial development, you • Artist development and hip-hop will become a multi-faceted culture entrepreneur; primarily focusing on your skills as a dance artist, • Music, vocal and beat production but also taking full advantage of ICTheatre’s training in TV, music • Studio and live performance and film, plus top drawer digital technique and media skills.

In conjunction with world- renowned dance agencies, this route is set to give you the

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BA (Hons) Production Management and Entrepreneurship —— 3 years full-time UCAS Code: W450 Brighton UCAS Code: T Manchester UCAS Code: U

Overview Entry Requirements This unique course will prepare You’ll hone your knowledge over Two A-levels at grade C or above future entrepreneurs to create, the course with Core modules, (64 UCAS points), or BTEC Level run, manage and finance a wide such as: 3 Equivalent. Plus, three GCSEs range of 21st-century productions. at a minimum grade of C/4 • Event Concept and Design including English Language and Not only will you graduate knowing • Event Safety and Legal Mathematics. how to make tough decisions, Responsibilities but you’ll also know how to • Marketing and Public Relations For further information on our be innovative, informed, • Financing Creativity courses visit ictheatre.ac.uk supportive, collaborative and • Business Innovation and creative – along with other key Entertainment Futures Course subject to approval from skills necessary for a portfolio • Digital Content Creation BIMM Institute. career in the creative industries. • Diversity in the Creative Industries Students will learn how to create and manage diverse types of In your final year, you’ll be able productions, such as theatrical, to explore a certain area that musical, TV or film production, or sparks your interest with an a blend of different disciplines. Option Module, choosing from As well as the how-to, students ‘Globalisation’, ‘The Business and will also explore the Culture of Hip Hop’, responsibilities and strategies ‘Festival Management’ or needed to integrate into future ‘Creative Economics’. diverse entertainment events. Progression Route There will also be a focus on digital Graduates can progress to marketing, digital content creation, employment in creative roles such PR, branding, social media, as Artists Management, Brand digital arts, and how to develop Ambassador, Stage Management, For further information on our courses visit our website ictheatre.ac.uk concepts, strategies and pitches. Conceptual Designer, Event The course will be supported by Designer, Event Finance The option modules advertised as more traditional skills like business Co-ordinator, Producer, Line available for ICTheatre courses are subject to variation dependant on minimum ethics and entertainment law, Producer, Production Manager, student numbers and the availability market research and consultancy. Production Coordinator, Artists of specialist resources at each college Liaison, Festival Programmer, (please refer to our terms and conditions for further detail). Event Logistics, Post-production Coordinator and more.

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BA (Hons) Performing Arts BA (Hons) Production Management We want you to feel like you get a lot out of an and Entrepreneurship audition day, which is why the ICTheatre auditions are This brand new degree is for the theatre and a little bit different. music makers of the future, so we want to see your entrepreneurial flair. During an audition workshop you will work with key members of ICTheatre’s faculty, this will be relevant This means applications should be supported by to your chosen pathway and give you a flavour a portfolio demonstrating ability in this field. The of being a Training Professional at ICTheatre. On admissions team will be able to guide you occasion we invite key member of our visiting faculty through this. and in the past have had special guest such as Bradley Jaden and Anna Jane Casey from the West There will also be an interview via Zoom, giving you an End, choreographer Lindon Barr and from TV, Chris opportunity to showcase your visions and talk about Harper and Sydney Craven. the finer points of this course.

Following the workshop you will go on to do individual auditions specific to your preferred route.

We believe this gives you the best chance of showcasing your ability and talent, whilst giving you a real taste of the ICTheatre training and the opportunity to make your industry connections from the word go!

In line with the ICTheatre ethos of affordable training, we DO NOT charge for auditions.

So in short, you have a free professional workshop followed by your free audition.

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ICTheatre is part of BIMM Institute.

In 2019 BIMM Institute was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in the UK by an Order from the Privy Council, having demonstrated that it meets the criteria to become a ‘recognised body’ for awarding degrees in the UK.

As such, BIMM Institute has overall responsibility for the academic standards and the quality of the qualifications we offer, and we are able to award our own undergraduate and Masters degrees.

BIMM Institute validated courses undergo a rigorous approval process, overseen by our Academic Board, that includes advice from external academic and creative industries experts to ensure that they are aligned with the UK Quality Assurance Agency’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements, and meet the needs of the industries they serve.

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You can apply to study ICTheatre’s BA (Hons) At ICTheatre, we are uniquely positioned to offer Performing Arts or BA (Hons) Production outstanding quality and value to our training Management and Entrepreneurship by requesting an professionals. EU applicants may be able to get a student loan to Repayments audition. To do so please call our Admissions Team on cover tuition costs. If you’re from the EU, information Your loan repayments are linked to your income. You 01273 603 333 or go to ictheatre.ac.uk. This means that our undergraduate three-year about how to apply can be found at direct.gov.uk/ only make repayments when your income is above BA (Hons) in Performing Arts degree course studentfinance (please select ‘students from other £25,700 a year and if your income drops below this To finalise your application through UCAS you will and BA (Hons) Production Management and EU countries’). amount, repayments stop. need to go to ucas.com. You will need to register on Entrepreneurship degree course are priced at UCAS before you can submit any choices. £9,250 per annum for UK and EU students. Please note, those from countries within the European Each month you pay back 9% of any income over Economic Area (EEA) and not from a country formally £25,700 - this would work at approximately £32 per ICTheatre’s BA (Hons) Performing Arts, and BA (Hons) For students to be eligible for funding from Student within the European Union (EU) will not be eligible month if you’re earning £30,000 per year. Production Management and Entrepreneurship are Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible for application. listed on UCAS under BIMM Institute. course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS) - the new regulator of all Higher Please be advised that a minimum level of essential Institution Code: B39 Education Institutions in the UK. equipment is required to start your studies Brighton Campus Code: T with ICTheatre. Manchester Campus Code: U We’re continually committed to ensuring the best BA (Hons) Performing Arts Code: W400 value education possible. In fact, we’ve recently For more information, please contact the ICTheatre BA (Hons) Production Management and registered with the Office for Students (OfS). Admissions Team on 01273 603 333 or email Entrepreneurship: W450 [email protected]. This has several implications for our institution and in There are many helpful guides on the UCAS website. particular affects the loans that students at ICTheatre We encourage you to use these guides if you are can receive in respect of their tuition fee. experiencing any difficulties. This means that ICTheatre students can now apply Once we receive your enquiry, you’ll need to for a student loan to cover the full amount of their attend ICTheatre for an audition workshop or be tuition fee. guided through the submission process. This will be an opportunity for you to work with industry Visit officeforstudents.org.uk for more information. professionals and showcase your skills. We are happy to offer online auditions, if you unable to join us at one The government also provides useful information on of our campuses. Please ask the admissions team if student finance at gov.uk/student-finance. Applicants you would like more information on this. from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales should select the appropriate link for finance: ICTheatre committed to equal opportunities and widening participation, and work to create significant Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Scotland: saas.gov.uk Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk Open Days Before applying to ICTheatre we recommend that you join us for one of our Open Days and find out even more about what we have to offer.

You can find out our Open Day dates on our website ictheatre.ac.uk

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As student cities, Brighton and Manchester have a whole host of great accommodation options, as well as a good public transport system with excellent links to London, and the ability to get around easily without a car.

ICTheatre benefits from centralised college locations, meaning wherever you choose to live, your journey will be direct and straightforward.

Whether you decide to live in a flat, shared house or even on a part-board basis with a family, there’s plenty to choose from... although accommodation does fill up fast, so we advise you start investigating as soon as you can.

Whilst we don’t, as yet, have our own Halls of Residence at ICTheatre, we’re committed to helping you find somewhere to live.

Available student accommodation options include:

• Dedicated student housing • Private landlords • House share opportunities • Part-boards with families

When you apply to ICTheatre, we will send you an information pack, which will include details of your accommodation options.

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To apply to ICTheatre, book an audition or ask us a question, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

ICTheatre Office ICTheatreUK New England Street Brighton BN1 4GW @ICTheatreUK

Tel (UK): 01273 603 333 ICTheatreUK Tel (Int): +44 1273 603 333 Email: [email protected] Web: ictheatre.ac.uk @ICTheatreUK

The Dancehouse

10A Oxford Rd Manchester M1 5QA

Tel (UK): 0161 237 9753 Tel (Int): +44 161 237 9753 Email: [email protected] Web: ictheatre.ac.uk

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