Prospectus 2017/18

PROSPECTUS 2017/18

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WELCOME As President of Mountview it gives me real pleasure to introduce you to this fine academy which enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence.

This is the first step on your stimulating journey to entering a complex and exciting industry. Of course there is no easy route to success and there can be no guarantees, but professional training will prepare you for the start of what I hope will be a long, fulfilling and fruitful career.

This prospectus beautifully details the courses available to you whether you want to train for performance or the production arts. If you come to Mountview you will attend an academy where the staff is dedicated to helping you get the very best out of your training.

With very best wishes,

DAME JUDI DENCH CH, DBE President Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

MY MOUNTVIEW Mountview is an amazing place.

We think it’s one of the best places you could possibly train if you want to work in theatre – whether it’s on stage or backstage.

Mountview’s staff is a group of passionate specialists with years of professional experience who are committed to making sure each student has the best possible practical training for their future career. We work in what is perhaps the most competitive of all occupations and are dedicated to ensuring students leave Mountview ‘industry-ready’ as creative, independent, dynamic artists.

We are passionate about ensuring that theatre training is open to all.

STEPHEN JAMESON

SARAH PREECE

Principal & Artistic Director

Executive Director

From the first audition, I knew that Mountview was the school for me. It has been the most incredible three years.

I've met friends that I will hold dear for the rest of my life. I've had the honour of being taught by the industry's greatest directors and I've not only grown as an artist but I've learnt a great deal about myself too.

To succeed in this industry you need talent, dedication and a broad range of skills. You need to learn to be adaptable and prepared for anything.

A diverse and detailed training is vital and at Mountview you will benefit from experienced and inspiring teachers as well as from regular visits by professionals who are working in the industry.

Everything required is here to help you prepare for what I think is the best career in the world.

VIKKI HEYWOOD CBE Chairman The University of East Anglia is proud to validate Mountview’s undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Mountview’s vocational training is a perfect complement to UEA’s global reputation for study in the creative arts. We place a strong emphasis on the importance of the student experience, and the significant contact through teaching time and personal support that all students receive at Mountview is very much in harmony with this ethos.

PROFESSOR DAVID RICHARDSON Vice-Chancellor, University of East Anglia

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The course at Mountview has been fantastic preparation for working in the industry.

One of the most important and beloved of our national drama schools, Mountview's commitment to diversity has made it vital to the future not just of British theatre, but film and TV industries.

SIMBI AKANDE

STEPHEN DALDRY CBE

BA in Performance (Musical Theatre)

Theatre Director

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Mountview has taught me to be brave, to trust in the beauty of imagination and play, to feel safe in knowing there are no wrong choices, just choices.

TAYLA BUCK BA in Performance (Actor Musician)

The Foundation in Musical Theatre was one of the best years of my life - full of fantastic opportunities, support from a safe environment and the chance to experiment and prepare yourself for the challenges ahead. There was never a dull day and my mind was constantly blown away from information and discoveries!

HEATHER PORTE Foundation in Musical Theatre

The MA in Creative Producing provides students with invaluable skills and networking opportunities to place them firmly within the theatre industry.

ELLIE CLAUGHTON MA in Creative Producing

Training at Mountview was both the most challenging and rewarding experience I've had. The support and guidance I received whilst facing fears and insecurities that performing naturally brings was fantastic.

Through my training I found a process that worked for me and that I have applied since graduating.

VARUN SHARMA MA in Performance (Acting)

The course helped me engage with written plays, actors, creatives and technicians in a much deeper, more meaningful and clear way than before.

LILACH YOSIPHON MA in Theatre Directing

My time at Mountview has been demanding, exciting, bundles of fun and most importantly extremely rewarding.

Every day brought a new challenge, a new person to meet and a new experience.

LAUREN RONAN MA in Musical Direction

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WHY STUDY AT MOUNTVIEW? Founded in 1945, Mountview is one of the UK’s leading drama schools. We have an international reputation for providing the highest quality training for actors, directors, producers and theatre production artists along with a strong commitment to the specialised requirements of TV, film and radio.

College London. The coaching develops a high level of skill, nurturing thought, energy and commitment and giving the tools to succeed in a competitive industry.

As a result, Mountview enjoys an enviable track record for employment with 95% of students working professionally within one year of graudation.

We offer intensive, practical training with all full-time performance students receiving over 30 hours of contact teaching each week in our studios and in theatres across London. Students work in small groups and also receive regular one-to-one sessions with personal tutors and specialist practitioners.

Students work not only with our experienced full-time teaching staff but also with current theatre practitioners: directors, designers, choreographers, musical directors, actors and stage and production managers. As well as introducing current professional practice, this provides valuable contacts on completion of the course. These links are further strengthened by our Industry Liaison team which advises students and helps them build relationships with agents, casting directors and other professionals.

Courses are structured to give students a thorough grounding in all aspects of their chosen field. They are validated by the University of East Anglia and Trinity

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We encourage applications from people regardless of background and will work with you to access grants and financial assistance to support your training. Students’ welfare and happiness are of prime importance and great emphasis is placed on pastoral care and physical health. With just 400 students Mountview is a supportive and nurturing environment.

London is the best possible city for training actors and technical theatre artists and the world outside the rehearsal room undoubtedly plays as important a part in shaping students as the work within. During their course students work in a range of professional theatres and found spaces across the city including the Unicorn, Bridewell, Cockpit Theatres, Bernie Grant Arts Centre and Shoreditch Town Hall.

Currently situated in north London, we are at the heart of a vibrant, diverse community. The Almeida Theatre, Hampstead Theatre, Park Theatre and Roundhouse are nearby and the rich variety of London’s West End is within easy reach.

Mountview is embarking on a capital projet to build a new home with studios, workshops, rehearsal spaces and two theatres in Peckham in south London. Constuction begins in early 2017 and we plan to open the school in 2018. See page p50 for more information.

Students often receive tickets to West End shows and benefit from master classes from leading actors and theatre creatives. Recent pratictioners have included Hadley Fraser, Michael Boyd, Danielle Tarento, Michael Billington and Dame Judi Dench. There are also opportunities to work with professional writers and directors to develop new work as part of the Made At Mountview programme. Mountview students have recently performed on The Elaine Paige Show on Sky Arts, at Almeida Theatre gala performances, at the Sam Wanamaker Festival, at the Royal Albert Hall and have toured to the International Shakespeare Festival in Germany.

MOUNTVIEW IS DYNAMIC, VIBRANT, SUPPORTIVE, ENGAGING AND INSPIRING. STUDY HERE REQUIRES DEDICATION AND TALENT BUT THE REWARDS ARE GREAT. mountview.org.uk

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CONTENTS WHY STUDY AT MOUNTVIEW?

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TWO-YEAR FDA

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PERFORMANCE Mountview offers the highest quality training to actors, directors and producers.

Courses are designed to develop technical skills through classes and performance opportunities, with sessions in workshop environments to inspire imaginative engagement and develop practical experience. These workshops are collegiate, not competitive. They are places where students can take risks, expand their range and develop strength and subtlety.

The ultimate goal is professional employment.

Courses are focussed on preparing students for a rich and diverse performance career by providing the best possible training.

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BA (HONS) IN PERFORMANCE – ACTING DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ACTING THREE YEARS BA validated by the University of East Anglia Diploma validated by Trinity College London Mountview's actor training thoroughly prepares students for work in contemporary theatre and its associated industries.

Study is carried out through direct engagement in practical work including screen acting, stage combat, radio, voice, text, movement and improvisation. No one learned to be a good actor just by reading a book: experiment, practice and performance are key.

With only 32 places available each year, students work in small groups exploring the full potential of their natural abilities and expanding their range of physical and imaginative performance skills. Over the first two years projects include contemporary writing, Shakespeare, European and American drama and original devised work. Students also work closely with Mountview’s Industry Liaison team to understand and prepare for life as an actor.

The focus of the third year is film and public performance. Students work with professional directors to present a range of productions and a West End showcase to agents, casting directors and other industry figures.

This is a practical, vocational course with assessment throughout.

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Students who receive a Dance and Drama Award will follow and be awarded the Trinity College London Diploma in Professional Acting in addition to completing the BA (Hons) in Performance.

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BA (HONS) IN PERFORMANCE – ACTOR MUSICIAN DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ACTING THREE YEARS BA validated by the University of East Anglia Diploma validated by Trinity College London There is an ever-increasing demand for performers who combine firstrate acting ability with a high level of musicianship. Mountview’s Actor Musician course develops these dual skills to the highest level, creating graduates who work professionally as actors, musicians or as performers who can combine the two.

There are only 16 places available each year. Students must have a good level of musical skill (Grade 5 or equivalent). Those with Grade 8-level playing who wish to take a Diploma in Music qualification will be able to do so through extra-curricular study.

Coaching mirrors Mountview’s actor training but with specialised music elements including one-to-one tuition in students’ lead instruments.

Over the course students produce a range of actor musician performance projects, working on Shakespeare, contemporary plays and musicals as well as devising original work for the theatre.

Public performance is the focus of the third year with students presenting a range of productions along with a West End showcase to agents, casting directors and other industry figures.

This is a practical, vocational course with assessment throughout.

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Students who receive a Dance and Drama Award, will follow and be awarded the Trinity College London Diploma in Professional Acting in addition to completing the BA (Hons) in Performance.

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BA (HONS) IN PERFORMANCE – MUSICAL THEATRE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE THREE YEARS BA validated by the University of East Anglia Diploma validated by Trinity College London Over 20 years ago Mountview created the UK's first specialist three-year musical theatre course and our graduates continue to dominate the industry. With only 36 places available each year students receive the best possible attention with thorough training in the three skills needed to succeed: singing, dancing and acting.

Acting is at the heart of this training and informs all other areas of study which include specialist dance disciplines, text, voice, improvisation and movement along with group and individual singing tuition.

Through the course students present studio performances of musicals including modern British and American standards, contemporary musicals and devised works. They also work closely with Mountview’s Industry Liaison team to understand and prepare for life as an actor.

In their third year students present a range of musicals and a professional showcase to agents and casting directors. Students prepare voice and show reels and have the opportunity to present a play as part of the final year’s repertoire to prepare for a diverse performance career.

Students keep an actor's working notebook and assessment runs throughout the course.

This is a practical, vocational course with assessment throughout.

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Students who receive a Dance and Drama Award will follow and be awarded the Trinity College London Diploma in Professional Acting in addition to completing the BA (Hons) in Performance.

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MA IN PERFORMANCE – ACTING ONE YEAR Validated by the University of East Anglia This course is an intensive three-term programme of vocationally driven study and practice. With over 30 hours contact teaching time each week and taking place with a maximum of 16 students per class this postgraduate acting course ensures that each student is nurtured, encouraged and advanced through rigorous personal and professional development.

Delivered by actors, directors and other industry professionals, the course provides practical techniques and skills which enable acting ability to flourish. Key classes include text, voice, improvisation, screen acting, movement, stage combat and audition technique.

Study is carried out through direct engagement in practical work. As a one-year course there is much ground to cover and students must be prepared for hard work.

The MA module is designed to deepen understanding of performance through weekly seminars and lectures. Students will develop their autonomy as artists through making their own creative project on a performance-related subject of their choice.

In the final term, students present a fully staged public production and professional showcase attended by agents, casting directors and other prominent industry professionals.

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Students who do not hold an undergraduate degree will need to undertake an access assignment to establish suitability for undertaking the MA. Students opting not to undertake the MA module will be awarded a postgraduate diploma.

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MA IN PERFORMANCE – MUSICAL THEATRE ONE YEAR Validated by the University of East Anglia This course provides an intensive year of learning and grounding skills training with the essential elements – acting, singing and dance – taught by leading professionals. With a maximum of 16 students per class and over 30 hours’ contact time teaching per week everyone receives thorough attention.

Key skills classes include acting through song, ballet, jazz, tap, singing, speech, improvisation and voice, complemented with work on audition skills and industry preparation. As a one-year course there is much ground to cover and students must be prepared for hard work.

The MA module is designed to deepen understanding of performance through weekly seminars and lectures. Students will develop their autonomy as artists through making their own creative project on a performance-related subject of their choice.

In the final term, students present a fully staged public production and professional showcase attended by agents, casting directors and other prominent industry professionals.

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Students who do not hold an undergraduate degree will need to undertake an access assignment to establish suitability for undertaking the MA. Students opting not to undertake the MA module will be awarded a postgraduate diploma.

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MA IN THEATRE DIRECTING ONE YEAR Validated by the University of East Anglia An intensive, vocational course for a strictly limited number of prospective theatre directors. Mountview’s Theatre Directing graduates (including Michael Longhurst, Maria Aberg and Iqbal Khan) have a reputation for clarity, imaginative engagement and leadership and have gone on to work for the UK’s leading theatre companies, in the West End and on Broadway.

Teaching is led by Peter James CBE, co-founder of Liverpool Everyman, former Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Lyric Hammersmith and Principal Emeritus of LAMDA. Peter is supported by resident and freelance staff and leading professional theatre practitioners from various disciplines.

Lectures, seminars and workshops cover analysis and interpretation, dramatic structures, adaptation and editing, rehearsal technique and technical crafts. Practical work includes directing and developing work with second year and MA students and assisting professional directors in plays and workshops.

A final showcase production is cast from Mountview’s graduating third year students and alumni.

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MA IN MUSICAL DIRECTION ONE YEAR Validated by the University of East Anglia This is an intensive professional vocational training for highly skilled musicians embarking on a career as musical directors.

Taught by one of the UK’s leading musical theatre academies, the course is suited to advanced pianists, accompanists and conductors who have proven experience working with singers, actors and instrumentalists.

Throughout the year of training students participate in classes, workshops and tutorials with leading practitioners and industry specialists. Sessions tailored specifically to the Musical Direction course include piano technique, voice technique, conducting, keyboard programming, orchestrating and arranging.

One of the many advantages of undertaking this training at Mountview is that whilst students predominantly work in musical theatre, they have the opportunity to extend their skill set to acting and actor musician pathways. Students observe and participate in a range of classes including singing technique, ensemble singing, acting through song and singing repertoire.

In addition to skills classes, students will assist professional musical directors on in-house and public musical productions. Depending on individual merit, a student may also be given the opportunity to lead musically on performances.

To obtain an MA students work towards a final presentation of their own creative project.

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MA IN CREATIVE PRODUCING ONE YEAR Validated by the University of East Anglia Mountview’s MA in Creative Producing explores and provides experience in the skills needed to be a successful theatre producer. Theory and case study work are combined with practical experience and a series of guest lectures supports each term’s structured programme of learning for a strictly limited group of producers.

Modules cover all aspects of arts management including finance and fundraising, marketing and audience development, licencing and royalties, touring, digital futures, young people’s theatre, festival producing, dramatic critical practice and commissioning.

The course is taught by a range of experienced practitioners including Chris Grady (who led the MA course at Anglia Ruskin University, and was previously CEO of Buxton Opera and Head of Licencing for Cameron Mackintosh Ltd), international arts consultant Liz Lydiate and theatre producers Colin Blumenau, Guy Chapman and Kath Burlinson. Specialist seminars are led by more than 40 of the UK's leading independent producers.

What marks the course out is its combination of theory and practice. Each producer creates their own public work and produces a production as part of Mountview’s Directors/Producers Season.

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FOUNDATION COURSES Mountview’s foundation courses in acting and musical theatre equip students with a solid structure of skills, discipline and artistic practice.

With competition for places on full-time courses becoming ever tougher, foundation training acts as a vital stepping-stone.

Taught by the same core creative staff as the BA and MA degrees the foundation courses provide a rigorous training in skills and techniques and encourage students to become self-led, forward-thinking creative artists. Performance training is backed up with thorough preparation for future auditions.

Classes are taught in groups of 14 to 16. Entry is by audition and students must be at least 18 years old at the start of the course.

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An intensive 30 weeks of full-time training which equips students with the skills and artistry to progress on to further musical theatre practical training and the performance industry beyond.

With a timetable of over 30 contact hours per week students follow an intensive combination of skills classes and performance projects.

This part-time evening foundation is one of Mountview’s longest running courses.

Classes cover acting, singing and dance to develop 'Triple Threat' skills and are backed up with voice, movement and creative practice sessions. Students also prepare for future auditions, working on selecting material, acting through song skills, monologue work, dance auditions and interview technique.

The course is nonetheless highly intensive with the same demands and ethos as its full-time counterparts. Classes focus on the core disciplines of acting, voice and movement, introducing new skills and techniques and encouraging students to develop their own artistic identity.

There are master classes and cultural visits throughout the course. Performance projects include classic and contemporary book musicals, developing a new musical and an end of course revue.

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Understanding that many students can’t afford to commit to full-time foundation training, classes take place three evenings per week over two 15-week terms, allowing students to work while they study.

An audition preparation module covers the selection and performance of monologues, improvisation and taking direction. During the final weeks students work towards an end of course performance.

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PRODUCTION A thorough training in theatre production arts is vital to provide the industry with imaginative, creative professional theatre practitioners.

Mountview offers three distinct Theatre Production Arts courses: TWO-YEAR FOUNDATION (FDA) THREE-YEAR BA (HONS) ONE-YEAR MOUNTVIEW DIPLOMA

Foundation and undergraduate courses are focused on either stage management, lighting or sound and places are strictly limited. Courses are taught by a full-time staff who have a wide set of skills and experience in theatre and live performance, as well as freelance staff who split their time between tuition and professional practice.

Mountview's postgraduate diploma allows for specialised study of a broader range of technical arts including design and prop making.

Mountview has a very strong reputation for the employability of its production students. The detail of training and professional attitude that our graduates possess have led them to work on stages and sets for companies across the globe.

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BA (HONS) IN THEATRE PRODUCTION ARTS THREE YEARS Validated by the University of East Anglia Production Arts graduates are the most in demand in the industry and Mountview's employment statistics remain high year on year.

BA (Hons) Theatre Production Arts programme combines practical study with advanced management skills, creative investigation and critical thinking.

Students gain a broad foundation of production arts experience before progressing to production roles in their specialist areas that carry substantial creative and management responsibilities.

Places are strictly limited. Mountview only takes 12 stage management, eight lighting and four sound students each year across the FdA and BA (Hons) pathways combined.

This is a vocational training in workshops and theatres across London. Students get to work on a range of plays and musicals.

Production arts students work with industry professionals over the course receiving both valuable experience and networking opportunities within their chosen field. The focus of assessment is on practical work and assignments.

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FDA IN THEATRE PRODUCTION ARTS TWO YEARS Validated by the University of East Anglia Mountview’s Foundation Degree (FdA) in Theatre Production Arts provides training to be industry-ready in two years. The course focuses on employability, providing the opportunity to work on a number of plays and musicals and equipping students with a broad base of transferable skills.

Students engage in a range of production skills before focusing on their preferred pathway: LIGHTING SOUND STAGE MANAGEMENT

Strong emphasis is placed on learning through practice. Students become part of the production team early on in the course and this practical experience gives valuable skills that are very much in demand in the theatre and related industries.

Over the two years students work in theatres across London and as the course progresses can elect to study for an additional year in order to top up to a BA (Hons) degree.

Places are strictly limited. Each year Mountview only accepts four sound, eight lighting and 12 stage management students on the FdA and BA (Hons) pathways combined.

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MOUNTVIEW DIPLOMA IN THEATRE PRODUCTION ARTS ONE YEAR This diploma provides experienced students with the opportunity to develop practical, creative and critical thinking skills. In addition they experience the challenge of a fast-paced production environment working on a broad range of projects in venues across London.

The diploma is a one-year full-time course. Students opt to specialise in their preferred area of production arts: SET CONSTRUCTION SCENIC ART AND PROP MAKING LIGHTING DESIGN AND OPERATION SOUND DESIGN AND OPERATION SET AND COSTUME DESIGN STAGE MANAGEMENT

Throughout the course students develop their individual processes as a practitioner through a mix of collaborative and independent work with regular appraisals to set objectives.

Students undertake significant self-directed study and experience a range of performance environments working on Mountview productions and professional placements. This provides excellent opportunities to develop important industry contacts and personal networks, both of which are key to career progression.

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SHORT COURSES Mountview offers a range of engaging short courses for adults and young people.

With classes taking place on weekends, evenings and during the summer the programme is focused on providing the opportunity for everyone, regardless of age or background, to experience professional drama training in one of the country’s leading drama schools.

FOR ADULTS Taking part in one of our summer courses is the perfect opportunity to work with professional directors and actors and experience the highest quality theatre training.

For those considering entering full-time drama training Mountview's three-week BOOT CAMPS courses are a great way to develop acting and musical theatre skills.

Courses give an insight into future drama training and provide valuable audition preparation and advice.

Mountview’s SUMMER EXPERIENCE weekends are specifically designed for amateur actors keen on developing their performance skills and getting a taste of drama school life.

A DIRECTORS’ WEEKEND provides guidance, tips and inspiration to take back to your next production.

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Mountview is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of performers. Our young people’s ENGAGE programme offers regular weekend, evening and holiday courses, giving the opportunity to meet new people, develop skills and work with professional directors, actors and choreographers.

Saturday classes offer a regular creative outlet for six to 18-year-olds through acting, musical theatre and street dance classes.

For 15 to 24-year-olds our YOUNG PERFORMERS’ COMPANY is the flagship of the ENGAGE programme.

Working with a range of professional writers, directors and performers this is the place for the next generation of talent to express itself.

The YPC meets one evening a week and provides a platform for exploring ideas and creating and developing innovative theatre.

For full details on all our short courses, dates, fees and how to apply visit mountview.org.uk/shortcourses or call 020 8826 9217.

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HOW TO APPLY ADMISSIONS & APPLICATIONS

AUDITIONS & INTERVIEWS

Mountview is committed to offering training to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

ACTING/ACTOR MUSICIAN/MUSICAL THEATRE

To reflect this our admissions policy is focused on performance at audition or interview rather than on academic qualifications. The process is designed to investigate a candidate’s current and potential abilities, and their suitability for a career in the profession.

Mountview’s audition fees are among the lowest nationally and we offer a number of free places for students unable to afford the cost.

Auditions and interviews are open to students who will be 18 or over (foundation and undergraduate courses) or 21 and over (postgraduate courses) at the time of course entry.

Students applying from overseas may be able to carry out their first round audition via DVD or skype but please note that all BA performance students will be expected to attend final round auditions at Mountview.

Early application is advised. To apply and for details of deadlines and audition/ interview dates and requirements visit mountview.org.uk/applying

Audition fee: £45

Undergraduate First round auditions for acting and actor musician undergraduate courses comprise a full day’s experience with performance workshops, an introduction to life and study at Mountview and a panel audition. Undergraduate musical theatre first round auditions comprise a dance workshop as well as singing and acting panel auditions.

A limited number of candidates are invited to a second round of workshop auditions.

Postgraduate Postgraduate acting auditions involve performance workshops and monologues. Musical theatre auditions begin with singing and dance workshops with select candidates asked to stay for an acting audition.

UK Auditions Mountview holds first round performance auditions in cities across the UK including Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle as well as at our studios in north London.

CREATIVE PRODUCING/THEATRE DIRECTING/ MUSICAL DIRECTION Entry is through interview in which applicants are asked about their recent experience. There is no application fee.

THEATRE PRODUCTION ARTS Candidates visit Mountview for a half-day of workshop experiences and a chance to see the Academy. As part of this there is a short interview at which they can talk about their production arts experience. There is no application fee.

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FEES AND FUNDING FEES & FUNDING For details of Mountview’s current course fees visit mountview.org.uk/applying

FUNDING We understand that securing funding can be difficult. Our Head of Registry Services can offer advice on the various paths available, please email admissions@mountview.org.uk

DANCE AND DRAMA AWARDS Dance and Drama Awards (also known as DaDAs) are scholarships offering income-assessed support for course fees and living expenses and are given to students thought most likely to succeed in the profession. Only students taking an approved Trinity College London Diploma are eligible to apply for a DaDA and students wishing to apply will need to complete a form outlining their and their parents’/guardians’ financial details. Students completing a diploma are, subject to assessment and a fee payment, eligible to complete a BA (Hons) in Performance.

For further information about the awards and eligibility, visit the DaDA website gov.uk/dance-drama-awards

STUDENT LOANS Undergraduate students studying at Mountview and who are not in receipt of a Dance and Drama Award are eligible to apply to the Student Loan Company for support. Full-time students can apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans. However please note the student loan does not cover the whole tuition fee.

SCHOLARSHIPS The Watermill/Mountview Bursary is available to actor musician students and covers 50% of the course fees for three years. It is awarded based on talent and financial need but does not include a maintenance grant.

The Leverhulme Arts Scholarship offers a full fee and maintenance bursary for Mountview's Foundation in Musical Theatre.

Further scholarships are confirmed during the audition process.

Mountview students are also able to apply for a number of scholarships during their time of study including the Lilian Baylis Award, Ian Fleming Award and Laurence Olivier Bursary as well as for support from the Sir John Gielgud Charitable Trust.

For more information about funding, loans and scholarships visit mountview.org.uk/applying

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SENIOR MOUNTVIEW STAFF Principal & Artistic Director Stephen Jameson

Senior Movement Tutor Martin Coles

Executive Director Sarah Preece

Senior Music Tutor Lindsey Miller

Director of Finance & Resources Jeremy Smeeth

Senior Singing Tutor Marco Morbidelli

Projects & Estates Director Andy Franks

Senior Voice Tutors James Gitsham · Sarah Holden-Boyd

Commercial Director Matthew Turnbull Head of Production Arts Geraint Pughe Head of Undergraduate Performance Sally Ann Gritton

Head of Design & Applied Arts Alison Taylor

Head of Postgraduate Performance Jacqui Somerville

Head of Production & Stage Management Nikki French

Head of Dance Aaron Francis

Senior Stage Management Tutor Mike Powell-Jones

Head of Music Lyndall Dawson

Senior Sound Tutor Sam Charleston

Heads of Movement Meredith Dufton · Ruth Naylor-Smith

Master Carpenter/Senior Tutor Matt Farley

Head of Screen Acting & Recorded Media Stuart Parkins

Deputy Carpenter/Senior Tutor Sebastian Romeo

Assoc Head Screen Acting & Recorded Media Jonathan Wolff Head of Short Courses Eddie Gower

Head of MA in Creative Producing Chris Grady

Head of Singing Martin Leberman Head of Theatre Directing Peter James CBE, FRSA

Head of Development Liz Scase

Head of Voice Cath Baxter

Head of Press & Marketing Tessa Gillett

Senior Acting Tutors Steve Grihault · Dan Herd

Head of Registry Services Karen Kingston

Senior Acting Tutor/MA Supervisor Sherrill Gow

Industry Liaison Manager Rebecca Jewell

Senior Dance Tutor Grace Harrington

Senior Programme Manager Kathy Allman

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Vikki Heywood CBE (Chair)

Indhu Rubasingham

Chair of 14-18 NOW and the RSA. Vikki was Executive Director of

Artistic Director of the Tricycle Theatre. Indhu’s recent work

the Royal Shakespeare Company from 2003 – 2012 and formerly

includes The Motherfucker With The Hat (National Theatre),

Joint Chief Executive of the Royal Court Theatre. She recently led

Handbagged (Tricycle and Vaudeville Theatre) and Red Velvet

the Warwick Commission on the Future of Cultural Value.

(Tricycle and St Ann’s Warehouse, New York).

Sir Brendan Barber Chairman of Acas and General Secretary of the TUC from 2003 – 2012. A Visiting Fellow at the Said Business School, Oxford University, Sir Brendan was knighted in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to employment relations.

Dame Colette Bowe Dame Colette has worked in Whitehall and the City. She is Chairman of the Banking Standards Board and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Andrew Parker Andrew is Bursar of Somerville College, Oxford and was formerly Director of Finance and Administration at the RSC. Paul Roberts OBE Chair of Trustees for Creativity, Culture and Education, Paul was previously Managing Director of the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) for local government.

Patrick Spottiswoode Patrick joined Shakespeare’s Globe in 1984 and became Founding Director, Globe Education in 1989. He is an Honorary Fellow of King’s College, London.

Ben Sumner Ben is Director of Technical Theatre at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority. In 2015 he was made a National Teaching Fellow.

Hamble Wallace Acting Head of Major Gifts and Campaigns at the National Theatre, Hamble has held senior fundraising positions at Sadler’s Wells, LAMDA and the RSC. Vincent Wang An architect/developer, Vincent was a founder member of Stanhope Properties plc. He was previously Chair of Hampstead Theatre and managed a major capital development project for the Donmar Warehouse.

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RECENT GUEST ARTISTS Mike Alfreds

Monica Dolan

Caroline Humphries

James Powell

Analogue

Maxine Doyle

Kelly Hunter

Mark Ravenhill

Julie Atherton

Stella Duffy

Nick Hutchison

Nadine Rennie

Max Barton

Jan Dunn

Trevor Jackson

Philip Ridley

Robert Bathurst

Isabelle Dupres

Andrew Jarvis

Gabrielle Riedy

Hedda Beeby

Simon Dvorak

Jimmy Jewell

Ferdy Roberts

Mark Bell

George Dyer

Fiona Keddie-Ord

Ashley Robinson

Ned Bennet

Mike England

Max Key

Adam Rowe

Jonathan Butterell

Roger Evans

Russell Labey

Jenna Russell

Charlotte Bevan

Caroline Eves

Bernie Lafontaine

Matt Ryan

Jo Blatchley

Sir Richard Eyre

Antony Lau

Simon Scardifield

Nicky Bligh

Michael Fentiman

Darren Lawrence

Showstoppers

Kate Bone

Richard Fitch

Caroline Leslie

Ed Stambollouian

Dan Bowling

Hadley Fraser

Nigel Lilley

Michael Strassen

John Brant

Rebecca Frecknall

Tim Luscombe

Imogen Stubbs

Matthew Brind

Toby Frow

Anders Lustgarten

Jessica Swale

Marina Caldarone

Jimmy Grimes

Steve Marmion

Danielle Tarento

Richard Cant

Tamara Harvey

James McConnel

Sarah Travis

Jason Carr

Joanne Harris

Hannah Miller

Sally Ann Triplett

Paul Clarkson

Katie Henry

Mischief Theatre

Guy Unsworth

Ste Clough

Jim Henson

Stuart Morley

Rachel Wagstaff

Brian Cox CBE

Kit Hesketh-Harvey

Supple Nam

Barnaby Welch

Rosalie Craig

Dan Herd

Deborah Paige

Charlotte Westenra

Stephen Crockett

Paul Hewitt

Elaine Paige OBE

Jen Whyte

Mark Crossland

Tim Hoare

Michael Pennington

Roy Williams OBE

Aline David

Jonathan Holloway

Perfect Pitch

Abbey Wright

Dame Judi Dench

Michael Howcroft

Peter Polycarpou

Jared Zeus

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Maria Aberg

Tim Dutton

Leanne Jones

Kane Oliver Parry

Kelly Adams

Sally Dynevor

Iqbal Khan

Laura Pitt-Pulford

Paul Anderson

Justin Edwards

Ayub Khan Din

Dan Poole

Mina Anwar

Akintunde Esuruoso

Beverley Klein

James Powell

Julie Atherton

Michael Fentiman

Ashley Kumar

Kelly Price

Bronte Barbe

Connie Fisher

Leigh Lawson

Matt Rawle

Glynis Barber

Michael French

Perryn Leech

Matthew Seadon Young

Callum Blue

Joseph Gatt

Michael Longhurst

Sharon Small

Alecky Blythe

Don Gilet

Charlotte Loughnane

Rhashan Stone

Rikki Chamberlain

Edward Hall

Eddie Marsan

Ken Stott

Lois Chimimba

Douglas Henshall

Rhona Mitra

Giles Terera

Joanna Christie

Helen Hobson

Nick Moran

Emily Tierney

Lindsey Coulson

Amanda Holden

Joe Murphy

Oliver Thornton

Brendan Coyle

Nick Holder

Asan N'Jie

Rebecca Trehearne

Josh Dallas

Jim Howick

Jack North

James Tucker

Tim Downie

Tyrone Huntley

Craig Parkinson

Annette Yeo

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ARTISTIC ASSOCIATES Mountview’s Artistic Associates support our creative training in a range of ways. Many originally trained with us.

Maria Aberg Director

Amanda Holden Actor and presenter

Annabel Arden Actor and director

Stephen Jeffreys Playwright

Paul Arditti Sound designer

Terry Johnson Director and playwright

Neil Austin Lighting designer

Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE Actor, playwright and director

Alecky Blythe Playwright

Twiggy Lawson Model and actor

Paul Clay Producer

Eddie Marsan Actor

Lindsey Coulson Actor

Elaine Paige OBE Actor

Brian Cox CBE Actor

Michael Pennington Actor

Martin Duncan Director

Tom Piper OBE Designer

David Edelstein Theatre Mechanics Producer

Sarah Travis Orchestrator and musical supervisor

Alasdair Flint Theatrical Chandler

Roy Williams OBE Playwright

Howard Goodall CBE Composer

Anton Woodward OBE Animatronics designer

Douglas Henshall Actor

RECENT GRADUATE DESTINATIONS Almeida Theatre

National Theatre of Scotland

Arcola Theatre

National Theatre of Wales

Bush Theatre

Octagon Theatre Bolton

Chichester Festival Theatre

Old Vic

Clwyd Theatr Cymru

Open Air Theatre Regent's Park

Curve, Leicester

Royal Court Theatre

Donmar Warehouse

RSC

ENO

Shakespeare’s Globe

Gate Theatre

Sheffield Crucible

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

Headlong Theatre Company

Sony Creative

London 2012 Olympics & Paralympics

Southwark Playhouse

Manchester International Festival

Theatre Royal Stratford East

Manchester Royal Exchange

Union Theatre

Menier Chocolate Factory

Welsh National Opera

Michael Grandage Company

West Yorkshire Playhouse

National Theatre

Young Vic

MADE AT MOUNTVIEW Made at Mountview is our new writing programme

Previous projects have included The Martyr by Rachel

through which students work with leading writers,

Wagstaff and Matt Brind which was directed by Steve

composers and directors to create new work.

Marmion at Soho Theatre, Yusupov by Kit Hesketh-Harvey and James McConnel, Karagula by Philip Ridley directed

Understanding the collaborative process is a vital part

by Max Barton at Shoreditch Town Hall, Buster's by Roy

of training and provides students with professional

Williams, Hoods by Chris Blackwood, Shirley Jameson and

development opportunities and an insight into how to

Drew Jaymson, Fanatical by Matt Board and Reina Hardy

create their own work.

and Lockhart by Ashley Robinson and Jason Carr.

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MOUNTVIEW MOVES TO PECKHAM We are building a purpose-built school with two brand new theatres, teaching and rehearsal studios, a cafĂŠ and rooftop restaurant in the heart of Peckham in south London. Our new home will be just nine minutes by train from London Bridge and 12 from Victoria Station.

The building will be open year round. It will offer world-class training facilities for students, welcome local residents through weekend and evening classes and community programmes and provide creative professionals and residents with new facilities in which to work and rehearse.

Planning permission was granted in 2016 and we plan to open the building in September 2018.

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The building is being designed by Carl Turner Architects with theatre consultants Charcoal Blue.

Facilities will include: 21 REHEARSAL AND DANCE STUDIOS TV AND RADIO SUITES 16 SINGING AND MUSIC PRACTICE ROOMS SPECIALIST LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE COUNSELLING AND STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICES PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS 80-SEAT STUDIO THEATRE 200-SEAT MAIN HOUSE

Mountview has a finance package in place to cover 80% of the funds needed and are fundraising for the remaining £4m to ensure we can complete the project.

“THIS NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL PROVIDE EVERYTHING THAT THE SCHOOL NEEDS TO FULFIL ITS VISION TO BE A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN ITS FIELD AND PROVIDE A VITAL RESOURCE FOR THE UK’S CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. I AM VERY EXCITED TO SEE IT ALL COME TOGETHER.” DAME JUDI DENCH President Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

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Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts provides creative vocational training for actors, directors and theatre production artists.

Training may involve working with a play, musical or other text that has a challenging subject matter, that questions orthodoxy or requires physical engagement or actions. Students must be prepared to engage with the material and present it in workshop and/or public performances. By accepting a place at Mountview students are confirming their acceptance of this policy.

This is a guide to Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and its courses. It does not constitute a contract between Mountview and its students.

For fuller details of courses visit MOUNTVIEW.ORG.UK or consult course handbooks. Mountview reserves the right to make reasonable changes to its courses, their structure and content, teaching staff and facilities.

In the unlikely event that a force majeure results in Mountview having to close no compensation or return of fees is payable.

Courses are subject to external accreditation and are provided on the assumption that this accreditation will continue.

Mountview has taken every effort to ensure that photography in this prospectus is correctly credited.

Š 2016 Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

Registered Charity No: 274166 ¡ Incorporated in England No: 01019858 Registered Office: Kingfisher Place, Clarendon Road, London N22 6XF

First Lady Suite by Michael John LaChiusa Photo © Katherine Leedale

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