Performing Arts & Production
Take to the stage with performing arts courses at Warrington & Vale Royal College! Our highly practical performing arts courses are perfect for those who want to be in the spotlight or play an important backstage role in exciting productions. With drama courses, dance courses and more available, you can pick your performing style and express yourself!
With the latest industry-standard equipment and software, you will study in our Advanced Creative & Digital Skills Academy. This academy gives you the perfect environment to study performing arts courses with like-minded people. Whether you pick one of our dance courses or drama courses, you will have the perfect place to practise, learn and become the best performer you can.
Trips and visits
Your course will be supported by a host of opportunities to visit national theatres and dance studios, where you will be invited to see professionals in action in a range of productions and live music showcases at least once per term.
Industry links
Warrington & Vale Royal College have exceptional industry links, and you can expect to benefit from these strong connections. Thanks to an established partnership with the Liverpool Empire Theatre, you will embark on a unique and industry-focused course, participating in guest lectures and workshops with industry professionals in theatre, TV and community arts. This is among plenty of other relevant employer partnerships the college has to offer.
I am
16-18 Years Old
Performing arts courses at Warrington & Vale Royal College allow you to develop the key skills required to become a successful performer, whether that’s through a dance course, production course or a drama course. With a wide variety of practical and structured workshops, you will learn to work across a variety of genres and work collaboratively with fellow students.
With productions taking place across the year, performing arts courses offer you the key experience of performing in front of an audience and allow you to showcase your talents.
I am an
Adult Learner
If you’re passionate about performing, why not take your skills to the next level? Our adult performing arts courses will propel you towards your dream career and get you ready to shine! Explore our performing arts courses below.
Performing Arts Courses - FAQs
What shows and performances do you cover in performing arts courses?
A variety of shows that can change year to year, but the style of performances includes pantomimes and larger-scale productions.Shows from recent years have included We Will Rock You, Calamity Jane, Bad Girls the Musical and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
How much past experience do you need to study a performing arts course?
In order to study with us, past experience isn’t required but an audition is requested ahead of enrolment to see your talent and potential.
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11 June 2026
Performing Arts students from Warrington & Vale Royal College shine in a spectacular production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat!
18 December 2025
Warrington & Vale Royal College showcases show-stopping pantomime
24 October 2025
WVR Dance Academy celebrates another year of success
4 September 2025
Free after-school dance academy returns this October at Warrington & Vale Royal College!
31 October 2024
Free after-school Dance Academy to be held at Warrington & Vale Royal College’s state-of-the-art Advanced Creative & Digital Skills (ACDS) Academy
29 January 2024
Warrington & Vale Royal College launches new level 4 course for aspiring performing arts professionals
1 December 2023
Warrington & Vale Royal College celebrates exceptional young talents in first ever WVR Dance Academy
25 September 2023
Warrington & Vale Royal College's continued partnership with the Liverpool Empire Theatre shines a spotlight on its commitment to careers
28 July 2023
Virtual Reality developers collaborate with Warrington & Vale Royal College’s performing arts students to promote anti-bullying messages
14 April 2023
Congratulations to Shannen Stocks: Expert Dance Tutor and European Vice Champion
27 March 2023
Evie-Mae Briggs, Level 3 Contemporary & Commercial Dance student saw the college as a natural next step for her, having heard about its excellent reputation for dance and performing arts.
1 February 2023
ACDS Centre teams up with the Liverpool Empire Theatre to deliver audition masterclasses
23 November 2022