Whether you want to be on stage or backstage, we have a range of courses to suit you.
Music and Performing Arts
Full Time courses
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The Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts
The Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts is a first-class, two-year educational programme aimed at delivering industry-standard training alongside your qualification.
Learn from the professionals at The Marlowe Theatre and boost your CV and personal statement with real-life experiences and unique opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.
Music at EKC Canterbury College
Learn from the Professionals
Your journey into the music industry is important to us. We will nurture your music talents and support you in perfecting your performance and production skills.
Our highly experienced team will help you to understand how the modern music industry operates and teach you the latest techniques.
Showcase Your Talent
You will have the opportunity to take part in live events throughout the year and perform for our student community, external guests and the general public. From gigs at local bars and performing at our annual Bit Crush Festival, you will get to showcase your talent, produce your own shows and learn about the music industry.
Students also take part in voluntary performance projects as part of the College pledge to serve the local community. This can include supporting local community events, and performing in our Inclusive Learning café space.
College Musicians collaborate with CCCU undergraduates
17 December 2024
Musicians from EKC Canterbury College and Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) have recently completed an exciting two-week collaboration.
Performing Arts at EKC Canterbury College
Showstopping Performances
Students get chances all year round to perform for our student community, staff, external guests and the general public.
Examples include on-site live music performances at venues across Canterbury and stage shows held in our Lanfranc Theatre, or in collaboration with The Marlowe Theatre.
Roles For Everyone
Whilst you’re at College, you will have the freedom to explore different progression routes available with the industry.
So, whether you’re keen to be centre stage, operating the sound desk or stage managing, we will ensure you learn the skills needed in the areas you’re most passionate about, so you can put your best foot forward.
Behind the Scenes of a 'Countdown to Christmas'
Level 3 Christmas Show
Our incredible Level 3 Dance and Performing Arts students recently took to the stage in the The Lanfranc Theatre with their Christmas show.
This exclusive look behind the scenes highlights the hard work, rehearsals, and talent that brought this show to life. The Dance and Performing Arts students wowed their audiences with the 25 act show encompassing all forms of Performing Arts.
Explore our Facilities
Lanfranc Theatre
Our fully functioning, onsite theatre is a public performance space where you can perform or produce professional shows. Equipped with professional lighting and sound facilities.
Recording Studios
Music students use on-site recording studios and post-production rooms. Ideal for aspiring music producers to develop their skills on industry-standard applications including Logic X.
Dance Studio
Equipped with ballet barres, full length mirrors and a sprung floor, our dance studio is ready for high energy routines and dance workshops.
Black Box Theatre Studio
Complete with black walls and black stage curtains, our studio is ideal for intimate performances with small audiences. It can also be utilised as a great dance and drama rehearsal space.
Rehearsal Rooms
Our Music departments has five fully equipped rehearsal rooms, ready for students to create inspiring music. Whilst our Performing Arts students have access to spacious, rehearsal studios, perfect for running lines and blocking scenes.
Production Workshops
Theatre Production students have access to a variety of materials in our production workshops. Students can get creative as they use, alter and create costumes, props and set pieces.
Students gain four-star review for Camp Phoenix performance
Level 3 Acting students recently took to the stage with renowned production company, Zest Theatre at the Gulkbenian Theatre.
Having been involved since the shows inception, the students were able to see how theatre is created and experience working with a professional company within the industry.
How you apply for a course at Canterbury College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Discover our range of Music and Performing Arts courses and see which one is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply through our website and online application portal.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Meet our Music and Performing Arts team at an interview, where they can guide you to the right course for you, and get you enrolled.
Life as a Music and Performing Arts student
Camp Phoenix
Level 3 Acting students perform to full audiences with Zest Theatre Company at the Gulbenkian Theatre.
Greased Lightnin'
Music students donned their best leather jackets in a rendition of the song from the classic, Grease.
Students visit Seaview Studios
Music students explored a professional recording studio and got industry advice from the professionals.
Christmas Showcase
Students brought all of our favourite Christmas characters together in their end of term showcase.
MAPA Students Enjoy the Sun
Performing Arts students work closely together, so it’s only natural that genuine friendships are formed.
Music Showcase
Music students show of their talent at their end of term showcase.
High School Musicals
Students developed a musical comedy following a group of nerdy adolescents who are competing for a spelling bee championship, featuring songs and dances from famous musicals.
Workshops with Churchill School
Sophia and Liv, from Level 3 Music Production, have been inspiring young minds from Churchill School.
Introducing pupils to music, performance, and recording, they’ve built key skills and started an ongoing partnership.
Wow Audiences at Competitions
You can take part in national and international competitions to showcase your talent.
Students are encouraged to enter the annual KFE4Skills Competition. This year we were lucky to place in all three of the disciplines we entered, including Acting where Ewan Wilson took home Gold.
Career prospects
Example:
Actors, entertainers and presenters
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£87,360
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Actors, entertainers and presenters sing, portray roles in dramatic productions, perform comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion, train animals to perform and perform with them, and introduce and present radio and television programmes.
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“With the Marlowe, we do a lot of workshops and meet a lot of professionals, and you can’t do that anywhere else. I’ve learned a lot of theatre skills, puppetry and techniques within that.
“One example is when we worked with Phoebe Hyder, who’s worked on Life of Pi at the Marlowe showed us how we can think about breath, focus and movement to act like a puppet.”
Theo
Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts
“My favourite part of college has been the shows, we get to perform at least three times a year and do lots of choreography. That’s something I’m interested in pursuing after college.”
“The teachers have been phenomenal. I’ve also made so many friends; it’s been an amazing experience.”
Archie
Level 3 Dance Graduate
“I progressed from College to Canterbury Christ Church University to study Commercial Music.
“It was really nice to go back recently to College and inspire a new generation of students.
“Seeing them grow and knowing I was in their shoes not long ago was incredible and shows how much I’ve achieved thanks to College.”
Freya
Level 3 Music Performance Graduate
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