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.

We are ranked 5th in the UK for drama, dance and cinematic in the Complete University Guide 2022 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Acting MFA
Acting MA
Musical Theatre MA
Musical Theatre MFA
Stage and Production Management MA
Theatre MA

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Students and graduates

Arthur Boan

Musical Theatre

My happiest memory from my time at GSA was performing my Showcase selection ‘Me’ from Beauty and the Beast at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End. I’ve never felt more alive or comfortable in my life. It was an absolute thrill!

My happiest memory from my time at GSA was performing my Showcase selection ‘Me’ from Beauty and the Beast at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End. I’ve never felt more alive or comfortable in my life. It was an absolute thrill!

Matt Pocock

Practice of Voice and Singing

Students who want to get the best out of their time at Surrey should seek out work placements. It's those placements that get you through the doors that you can't open any other way.

Students who want to get the best out of their time at Surrey should seek out work placements. It's those placements that get you through the doors that you can't open any other way.

Schools and departments

Guildford School of Acting (GSA)
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Dance PhD
Theatre PhD

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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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Guildford School of Acting (GSA)
Male student in Doctoral College

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