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Music and Performing Arts

Whether you want to be on stage or backstage, we have a range of courses to suit you.

The Marlowe Academy of 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.

Recording Studios

We have five fully equipped rehearsal rooms, two recording studios and post-production rooms.

Aspiring producers can develop their skills on industry-standard applications including Logic X, Ableton and Sibelius.

The Lanfranc Theatre

Our onsite theatre is a public performance space where you can perform or produce professional shows.

Shows happen throughout the year, and give you the chance to work in a variety of roles, or show your talents to a wider audience.

Showstopping Performances

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.

Students gain four-star review for Camp Phoenix performance

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.

Students pose for photo whilst performing "Camp Phoenix" at the Gulbenkian Theatre

How you apply for a course at Canterbury College

Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in

Discover our range of Music and Performing Arts courses and see which one is right for you.

Step 2 – Apply

Apply through our website and online application portal.

Step 3 – Come to an interview

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.

Career prospects

Example:
Actors, entertainers and presenters
£
£58,240
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Actors, entertainers and presenters sing, portray roles in dramatic productions, perform comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion, train animals to perform and perform with them, and introduce and present radio and television programmes.
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“I really enjoy my course because the tutors are always really eager to help you and push you in the direction you want to go. We also have access to a variety of facilities. It’s great to have so much equipment at our disposal.”

Freya
Music Performance

“Having the opportunity to compete in the KFE4Skills Competition 2024 has been great fun. It’s was a great to be able to perform to a big crowd, my adrenaline was running, but it was all worth it when I was awarded Gold!”

Ewan
Performing Arts

“I used to feel sick to my stomach with anxiety at the mere thought of singing in front of anyone, but the skills I learned on my course and the people I was working with gave me that extra push I needed.”

Nata
Music Performance

We’re part of six community-based colleges

Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.