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Additional Benefits of Theatre

Additional Benefits of Theatre

Our Theatre elective helps students build confidence, creativity, and teamwork while developing acting and stage skills. Guided by a theatre professional, you’ll explore performance and production as you create and perform an original piece.

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  • Learn from a working professional in the theatre industry: Gain valuable insights and practical techniques from an experienced theatre professional who brings real industry knowledge to the classroom.


  • Develop acting and performance skills with expert guidance: Through exciting masterclasses and hands-on workshops, students will refine their acting abilities, learning techniques to bring characters and stories to life on stage.


  • Work together to devise and perform an original theatre piece: Students will work as a team to create a unique production, developing their creativity and teamwork while preparing for a live performance.


  • Gain confidence in voice projection, movement and stage presence: Focused exercises will help students improve their vocal delivery, body language and overall stage presence, to help them perform with confidence.


  • Explore direction, production, sound and lighting: Learn about key backstage roles, gaining a broader understanding of how a successful theatre production comes together.


  • Build teamwork and creativity in a supportive setting: Working closely with peers in a positive and encouraging environment, students will develop their ability to work as a team, problem-solve and think creatively.


  • Engaged community of students from over 80 nationalities: You’ll learn in an environment where everyone shares and learns from different perspectives, inspiring and challenging each other to grow.


  • Balanced programme to educate hearts and minds: Academics and Electives are paired, helping students explore other interests, have fun and experience a balanced education.


  • Ideal 3-week programme length: Three weeks gives students time to make real progress in their learning, build confidence, and form lasting friendships.


  • Inspiring surroundings in world-renowned universities: The prestigious surroundings of St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale offer a unique learning environment that has inspired many great minds throughout history.

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How it works

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We offer an all-inclusive 3-week residential stay at one of our exclusive University locations for students between the ages of 13 - 18

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Students choose one Academic and one Elective option from the progamme.

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Everyone takes part in exciting activities, evening programmes and cultural trips

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Each nationality is limited to 10% of the total intake of students to ensure a truly international experience.

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