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The Performing Arts Department will help you develop your creative talents and business skills, so that you can compete in this demanding and exciting field.

We offer courses, ranging from A levels and diplomas to foundation degrees, in

Our performing arts courses are based at the Shena Simon Campus and North Manchester Sixth Form. The campuses feature two professional standard theatres for rehearsal and staging public performances, as well as a workshop for creating sets and costumes.

Looking for a university or degree level course in performance or theatre?

You may be interested in courses at our Arden School of Theatre.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2012
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The grandeur of Manchester Town Hall was the setting for the 2012 The Manchester College Graduation Ceremony this year, celebrating the success of the higher education students who have completed...
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Gifted dancer seeks sponsorship for top stage school place
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Natalie Maloney, studying BTEC in dance at The Manchester College, has won a prestigious place at the Hammond Stage School in Chester. Natalie competed against 3000 dancers to win one of only 40...
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