A unique learning experience for students who want to enhance their acting and performance skills.
The Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts is a first-class, two-year educational programme aimed at delivering industry-standard training alongside your Level 3 Performing Arts qualification.
Set in the heart of Canterbury, you will train at The Marlowe Kit, receiving a first-class education from industry professionals who will help you hone your acting talents in a way that is internationally recognised.
You will take advantage of unique opportunities to work at The Marlowe Theatre and explore different types of careers you can pursue within the acting industry.
The Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts is a unique opportunity for learners to engage in professional performance training that is valued in theatres across the world.
In collaboration with The Marlowe Theatre, students are empowered to hone their talents in a first-class professional setting, with input and valuable expertise from industry professionals.
Learning takes place at The Marlowe’s Kit, set in the centre of the city of Canterbury, with access to large performance and rehearsal space.
This opportunity is available to any learner who is studying on our Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts course.
We require students to have an average point on entry score of 5.0 from their best 6 subjects, ideally including English and Mathematics.
You do not need previous acting experience to apply, but ability and suitability for this course is determined through an audition process.
More information about this will provided upon application.
By studying at the Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts, you will leave College with a UAL qualification that is equivalent to 3 A Levels and will help you understand various acting techniques and theories.
As part of your training, you will be introduced to a range of activities essential to the development and delivery of a performance and learn how to convey a message to an audience and for use in your own personal practice.
Key skills gained include:
“My first year of MAPA (Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts) has been so much that I can’t explain it in just one word, but it’s been so exciting and a great time.
“My highlights include doing workshops with a lot of professionals in the industry. I gain a lot of insight from them and grow a lot from them.
“In the TV and film workshop, we got to be behind the camera instead of in front of it. It was fun to direct, and now I have a passion for it because of that. I came here just to do acting, but now I’m looking at directing as well. With the course, there’s so much that you do, that you can pursue many career paths, not just simply acting.”
“Working with the Marlowe has given me extra experience.
“You are treated professionally, but the fact you get to see behind-the-scenes during shows, work with the tech team, have tours of main stages, and meet professionals in the industry you could work with in future is valuable.
“The type of person you need to be is very open-minded, passionate and driven.
“It’s hands-on, but you do need to be a team player, and you’ll gain more skills for yourself personally.”
“My time at MAPA has been so interesting; we’ve done so much over the time. My number one highlight has been working with Alecky Blythe. Working with a professional such as herself was amazing.
“The progress during the workshops from starting with nothing to a fully fledged play is remarkable. I used to be very introverted, and coming on the course, I’ve come out of my shell.
“We go through a lot of workshops, and we’ve met so many unique individuals. One example was Ben Roddy, a famous Marlowe Actor and pantomime dame. Meeting him was great, as a childhood hero of mine from when I’d come to shows as a kid.”
