Theatre courses

Why study theatre at Middlesex?

Get ready to explore all aspects of theatre making. Explore acting, design, writing and directing, with a chance to specialise in one area in your final year.

At Middlesex you will explore text-based, visual and physical, applied and immersive approaches to theatre making. You will get a chance to explore all aspects of contemporary theatre: new texts, improvised work, classic plays. In such a way, you get to explore the full spectrum of current industry practice.

Learn and practise your performance skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our campus has excellent facilities including a specialist rehearsal and studio spaces for you to train in a professional-level environment.

You'll gain experience of the theatre industry through placements with professional venues and companies, including Park Theatre and Chickenshed, as well as workshops by renowned groups such as Les Enfants Terribles and The People Show.

What are your career prospects?

Our graduates have taken up creative positions at leading London theatre venues such as The Young Vic and Camden People's Theatre, as well as internationally renowned spaces such as Osage Gallery.

Our successful graduates include:

• Alan Carr, comedian, broadcaster and writer
• Munotida Chinyanga, director and sonic artist
• Zakk Hein, video designer, associate at Luke Halls Studio