One of our partnered universities and Theatre Royal have joined forces to launch Conservatoire to deliver training and professional experience that will set talented students apart in today’s arts and creative industries. Here, performing art students – actors, dancers, and theatre makers – will have the very best, up-to-date industry expertise, research and teaching practice as well as unrivaled access to professional opportunities.
It is the only Conservatoire in the UK where students can benefit from the unique mix of expertise on offer when a theatre and a university combine.

• The conservatoire offers a professional-level training facility in the heart of the South West, creating opportunities for talented individuals.
• Enjoying training in the theatre with performing arts practitioners’ hand-in-hand with top quality teaching from higher education specialists in a university, Conservatoire students get the best of both worlds.
• High contact hours and intensive professional training