Theatre and performing arts

Performing arts subjects at the University of Surrey sit within Guildford School of Acting, one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK. We have a vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners and technicians graduating from our wide variety of courses each year.  

Dance PhD
Theatre PhD

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Schools and departments

Guildford School of Acting (GSA)

Students and graduates

Jocelyn Spence

PhD Performing Arts

For me, the core of Surrey is the amazing people it has attracted into my two areas, the Digital World Research Centre and the School of Arts, where I study theatre and performance.

For me, the core of Surrey is the amazing people it has attracted into my two areas, the Digital World Research Centre and the School of Arts, where I study theatre and performance.

Michelle Man

Dance

Since starting my PhD I have developed my confidence within an academic environment, as well as acquired new skills.

Since starting my PhD I have developed my confidence within an academic environment, as well as acquired new skills.

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