School-Leaver Course Guide

Nescot College’s Performing Arts Department combines training in contemporary, physical, screen and musical theatre. It is made up of two companies: Forge Theatre and Nexus Ensemble. The companies perform with the ethos of creating work which is physically daring, emotionally engaging and visually stunning.

“As students we get excellent support from the teaching team”

 Based on the principles of a drama school, Forge Theatre and Nexus Ensemble give you the opportunity to experience a professional theatre environment.  Specialist workshop opportunities throughout the year including stage combat, script writing, Heel’s workshops, and Commedia dell’arte. All assignments are industry-focused, with an emphasis on performance.  Industry-related careers week with talks and workshops from casting agencies, drama schools, equity, performers and producers.

 Enrich your education with theatre visits, both to watch performances and to have back-stage tours.  You will work in state-of-the- art studios and workshops practitioners who still train and work within the industry.  Students practice as a company member and have the opportunity to perform in a number of different shows across the year in a variety of theatres. These have included Lyric on the main campus.  Staff are experienced

Hammersmith, Soho Theatre and G Live in Guildford.

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