Discover Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre | Applicants

Congratulations on your offer

Joining our Creative Arts department means that you will soon become an integral part of a vibrant, expressive and imaginative community. In addition to your chosen course discipline, you will be encouraged to explore behind the scenes career paths and flourish within other areas of the arts.

What’s next? It’s your Offer Holder Day.

It’s time to book your place.

Take part in a taster session, meet your tutors and find out more from our students. You can also tour the campus, view accommodation and make friends with your future classmates.

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The Arts Centre

With two theatres, four studios and a number of practice rooms, this artistic hub is the perfect place to hone in on your talents, gain new skills and meet new people.

The Arts Centre also plays host to a diverse range of professional performances throughout the year, from comedy nights and dance shows, to family friendly performances.

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Hear from our students

I was a member of Edge Hill’s Undergraduate Dance Company. I’ve worked with international choreographers and music professionals, performed at festivals and events across the country, and appeared in a couple of music videos.

Maria Mortimer

BA (Hons) Dance

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I didn’t think I would be making props out of recycled materials or dyeing costumes with onions. Sustainable theatre was something I’d never had the chance to explore before.

Kate-Elizabeth Carey

BA (Hons) Drama

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I’ve learned not to be afraid of trying things at Edge Hill. I’ve really grown in confidence. I feel like I can do anything now.

Evie Askew

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

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Chat to our students

Got any questions about studying dance, drama or musical theatre at Edge Hill? Want to know more about student life? Or just want to chat about Edge Hill in general?

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Dance, drama and musical theatre news

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How do I become a professional dancer?

How do you turn a passion for dancing and choreography into a career?

An image of a street sign in New York City, there are signs pointing to broadway and west 44th street.

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Inspirational opportunities – performing arts

A global hub for performing arts, dancing in the Big Apple is no small achievement for our students. It can only be a positive for both their confidence and their careers. And when it comes to careers, most of us, including Emese and her fellow dancers, need a helping hand. Edge Hill’s Student Opportunity Fund (SOF) is designed to do just that

An image of three performers on a stage.

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Dragged into the limelight

Mark Edward describes himself as a “tart-tongued queer”. But he didn’t always. He has been “researching” his identity most of his life, firstly as a young person on a personal journey of self-discovery, then as an academic. We talk to Mark about his research into who he is.

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The art of the audition

Auditioning is not only for students of Edge Hill’s performing arts courses. It’s an integral part of the industry, and nerves and doubts can plague the most celestial performers,.

Edge Hill's old swimming pool, filled with water

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Performing Arts making a splash in new facility

The Performing Arts department at Edge Hill University are benefiting from the recent conversion of the much-loved old swimming pool into a unique performance space.

MediaCityUK and The Lowry at Salford Quays.

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Edge Hill alumnus lands role of resident actor for CBBC’s Dengineers

Daniel Hippolyte Carmichael from Skelmersdale, graduated in 2012 with a BA Hons in Drama. Having worked as a comedian, writer and actor for the last decade, he has now been chosen to be the resident actor for CBBC’s Dengineers.

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