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Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 06 October 2026
The Garage
21 Month(s)
Part time
Evening
Course fees are £4180, and instalment plans are available. Some students may be eligible for support with fees from local charitable trusts. The Garage team is happy to provide a list of organisations that can be approached for financial assistance. All fundraising must be complete prior to the start of the course. A limited number of bursaries and scholarships may be available. Enrol on both our GCSE Drama and GCSE Dance courses and get a course fees discount.
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Course Summary
Our GCSE qualifications programme is a great place for anyone 13+ to begin their training. The course offers superb opportunities to learn more about the skills and discipline required to become a performer.
This includes analysing professional works as well as developing practical skills. Delivering the courses outside of school/college hours allows pupils to gain an extra GCSE alongside school study which helps them to stand out more when applying for further education.
Adult learners are also welcome.
We place excellence at the core of our programmes, so our offer is simple - if you want to learn in professional dance studios, with highly qualified and experienced tutors, alongside practising artists, and with access to high profile performance and workshop opportunities, then you should be studying at The Garage.
Course Details
This course is designed to engage and encourage students to become confident performers with the skills needed for a bright and successful future.
It comprises three key modules – Understanding Drama, Devising Drama and Text in Practice. Students are invited to explore a wide range of performance styles and periods, with set works covering comedy, historical and teen drama. Thursday sessions will be complemented by tutorials, performance trips, masterclasses and guest tutors. There's also free access to our participation class programme for the duration of your course.
Course fees are £4180, and instalment plans are available (£400 deposit on acceptance of place on course, then 19 monthly payments of £199). Some students may be eligible for support with fees from local charitable trusts. The Garage team is happy to provide a list of organisations that can be approached for financial assistance. All fundraising must be complete prior to the start of the course. A limited number of bursaries and scholarships may be available. Enrol on both our GCSE Drama and GCSE Dance courses and get a course fees discount.
The course is part-time and lasts 21-months. Class is every Thursday during term-time only, 6pm-8pm, starting October 2026-May 2028.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
PRACTICAL: Devising Drama – Performance and log (40%), Texts in Practice (20%)
WRITTEN: Understanding Drama (40%)
Entry requirements
It's for ages 13+. Adult learners are welcome. There are no formal entry requirements, however students must be able to demonstrate the ability to take on both the practical as theoretical elements of the course. Therefore auditions will include both written and practical tasks.
Please complete an application form via this link: https://www.thegarage.org.uk/qualifications-application-form/
Your next steps...
Some students may be invited to join our performance companies.
Progression pathways include further education such as A-Levels, BTECs in Dance, Drama, Theatre Studies and Performing Arts.
Additional information
To book please visit: https://thegarage.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173670339?_gl=1*krb3u9*_ga*ODk1NDAxMTMxLjE3NjA2OTYyNzU.*_ga_35KHV4ZR2Z*czE3NzMzMjI3OTUkbzY1JGcxJHQxNzczMzI1NzQwJGo0OCRsMCRoMA..
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