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Our performing arts hub is home to our very own Drama school - The Arden School of Theatre, providing high-quality vocational training to aspiring actors, dancers and performers. We take a hands-on approach and we’re dedicated to developing your skills to give you the edge you need to progress in your chosen career within the arts.
We develop students to have the tenacity to face the performing arts industry and carve their own unique path. Whether you’d like to be the performer or you’d prefer to work behind-the-scenes, we have a range of high-quality courses dedicated to getting you there.
The Arden School of Theatre are a Spotlight approved programme provider. Spotlight is the industry’s casting network and all professional castings go through their network.
Being a graduate member school means The Arden School of Theatre meet Spotlights expectations of conservatoire training as well as providing our students with other opportunities including graduate discounts, their performances listed on Spotlights calendar of events, access to free workshops, and eligibility for Spotlights' Industry Showcase.
Whether your passion lies in performing or working behind-the-scenes, we have the range of courses to help you succeed in the performing arts industry.
Spotlight is the industry’s casting network and all professional castings go through their network.
Contact Theatre delivers a series of masterclass sessions to students, exploring artistic direction, programming, marketing, and production.
Student showcases take place annually in London and Manchester.*
Many of our teaching staff have extensive experience in tv, film and stage performances.
There are thousands of UCEN Manchester graduates who’ve found their future with our help.
I’ve gained so many diverse skills that have rounded me as a performer
Our teams are here to help, whatever your query.