Whether your passion is making music, performing on stage, working behind the scenes or exploring the creative industries, our courses can help you turn that passion into practical skills.
You’ll develop your creative and technical abilities, gain practical experience and build the confidence and employability skills needed to take your next steps towards an exciting future in music and the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipped with ballet barres, full length mirrors and a sprung floor, our dance studio is ready for high energy routines and dance workshops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“My favourite part of college has been the freedom that it’s given me. To express what I can want to do and to have that freedom as a drama student to pursue what I like.
“I get lots of support from my dance tutors, because they see what I need to improve during my lessons which has been really helpful.”
“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.”
You can take part in national and international competitions to showcase your talent.
Students are encouraged to enter the annual KFE4Skills Competition. This year Ava achieved gold in Musical Theatre for her rendition of ‘As Long as He Needs Me’ and Nellie earned silver in Acting.
Level 3 Acting students perform to full audiences with Zest Theatre Company at the Gulbenkian Theatre.
Music students donned their best leather jackets in a rendition of the song from the classic, Grease.
Music students explored a professional recording studio and got industry advice from the professionals.
Students brought all of our favourite Christmas characters together in their end of term showcase.
Performing Arts students work closely together, so it’s only natural that genuine friendships are formed.
Music students show of their talent at their end of term showcase.
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.
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.
Discover our range of Music and Performing Arts courses and see which one is right for you.
Apply through our website and online application portal.
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.
