A R T S E D U C AT I O N A L S C H O O L S L O N D O NTelephone 020 8987 6677PrincipalJane HarrisonFax 020 8987 6699E-mail mts@artsed.co.ukDirector of Musical TheatreChris HockingWebsite www.artsed.co.ukDirector of Acting <strong>for</strong> Film <strong>and</strong> TelevisionMichael BrayAddress Cone Ripman House14 Bath Road, Chiswick, London W4 1LYPOLICYArts Educational Schools London w<strong>as</strong> foundedin 1919, <strong>and</strong> is one of the leading per<strong>for</strong>mingarts institutions in the UK. It is unique in beingable to provide professional training in MusicalTheatre <strong>and</strong> Acting <strong>for</strong> those aged 18+, <strong>as</strong> well<strong>as</strong> catering <strong>for</strong> talented 11 to 18-year olds in itsIndependent Vocational per<strong>for</strong>ming arts dayschool. Julie Andrews, Darcey Bussell, MartinClunes, Adam Cooper, Nigel Harman, BonnieLang<strong>for</strong>d, Cherie Lunghi, Hugo Speer, SummerStrallen, Will Young <strong>and</strong> Catherine Zeta-Jonesare just a few of the exceptional talents whohave trained at ArtsEd.LOCATIONIn Chiswick, London. A residential area withexcellent shopping <strong>and</strong> eating facilities.Twenty minutes from the West End by frequenttrains from Turnham Green, a two minutewalk away. E<strong>as</strong>y access to London Airport<strong>and</strong> all international connections. Limiteddisabled access.VOCATIONAL COURSESOFFERED – PERFORMING3yr Musical Theatre / Accredited by CDET /Leading to BA Hons in Musical Theatre20Photos: Mike Eddowes
(City University) <strong>and</strong> the National Diploma inProfessional Musical Theatre (Trinity CollegeLondon). ArtsEd aims to produce triplethreat per<strong>for</strong>mers, trained to UK <strong>and</strong>international professional industryst<strong>and</strong>ards in dance, acting <strong>and</strong> singing.Confidence <strong>and</strong> excellence in a rangeof dance styles is developed, <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong>an underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the human body sostudents can express themselves freely<strong>and</strong> avoid injury. In addition to regularjazz, ballet, p<strong>as</strong> de deux, contemporarydance <strong>and</strong> tap cl<strong>as</strong>ses the course includescl<strong>as</strong>ses in street jazz, tumbling, song<strong>and</strong> dance.A vital <strong>and</strong> unique feature of this courseis the provision of one to one singing <strong>and</strong>portfolio lessons, which ensure studentscan produce a well-placed consistent soundthroughout the vocal range <strong>and</strong> help eachstudent build a varied repertoire of songs.Ensemble singing <strong>and</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance cl<strong>as</strong>sesdevelop the competence <strong>and</strong> confidenceto sing in front of an audience. Songworkshops bring together the technical<strong>and</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance skills of acting <strong>and</strong> singing.Acting, improvisation, voice <strong>and</strong> speechcl<strong>as</strong>ses help students to create truthfulper<strong>for</strong>mances by developing imagination,concentration <strong>and</strong> observation. Studentsdevelop confidence <strong>and</strong> creativity in using arange of acting styles, texts <strong>and</strong> techniques,both <strong>for</strong> the stage <strong>and</strong> in front of the camera.MA Musical Theatre Creative PracticeDirector – Choreographer – Music DirectorThe MA Musical Theatre Creative Practiceis a full-time one-year course that buildsupon existing skills to enhance students’prospects in Musical Theatre.This unique <strong>and</strong> exciting programme issuited to per<strong>for</strong>mers wanting to focus theircareer away from per<strong>for</strong>mance towardsother creative disciplines.Students will apply to follow one of threepathways: Direction, Choreography orMusic Direction <strong>for</strong> Musical Theatre, <strong>and</strong>will be mentored throughout by leadingindustry practitioners, which in the p<strong>as</strong>thave included Gillian Lynne, Stephen Mear<strong>and</strong> Gareth Valentine.COURSES OFFERED – OTHERS• BTEC Extended Diploma inPer<strong>for</strong>ming Arts – Musical Theatre• 3yr/BA Hons Acting <strong>for</strong> Film<strong>and</strong> Television• MA Screenwriting – 18 Months part-time• Post-Diploma BA Hons in Per<strong>for</strong>manceStudies.• Foundation Course in Per<strong>for</strong>manceActing or Musical TheatreHOW TO APPLYEntry <strong>for</strong> our professional courses is byaudition only. Government funding isavailable <strong>for</strong> a limited number of studentsfrom the UK <strong>and</strong> the European Union.For further details on how to apply <strong>for</strong>any of our courses ple<strong>as</strong>e phone us on020 8987 6666 or check our websitewww.artsed.co.uk“The future of this country’s musical theatretradition depends on centres of excellence,such <strong>as</strong> the Arts Educational SchoolsLondon, which nurture <strong>and</strong> inspireyoung per<strong>for</strong>mers.”Lord Lloyd Webber21