Musical theatre is no longer confined to one city or one tradition, it’s a global platform, and we believe training should reflect that. The International Pathway in Musical Theatre offers conservatoire-style training across London and Hamburg, with additional masterclasses and industry exposure in New York. This multi-location model gives students the richness, diversity, and opportunity that international experience brings, rather than limiting development to a single setting.
Designed for international performers seeking more than a qualification, the pathway acts as a launchpad into the industry. Whether you choose the one-year or two-year route, you’ll follow a structured curriculum blending core industry-focused modules with immersive practical training.
You can also progress to an accredited BA (Hons) through an online top-up with the University of Chichester, graduating with both the skills and the confidence to step directly into the professional world.
Our 1-Year Professional Development Pathway takes you through two intensive training blocks across London and Hamburg, with an additional training week in New York. Designed for performers with a strong foundation, this pathway builds technical excellence, performance confidence and professional readiness. You can also choose to progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Practice for Performance, a 1-year online top-up degree validated by the University of Chichester*.
Location: London
Duration: 6 Months (September - February)
Fee: £11,000
Your training begins in London, where you’ll sharpen your technique across singing, dance and acting through full-time conservatoire-style training. You’ll expand your repertoire, work with world-class faculty, and build the vocal, physical and creative strength required of today’s musical theatre artist. This block includes a 1-week training experience in New York, offering valuable insight into international industry practice.
Location: Hamburg
Duration: 3 Months (March - May)
Fee: £5,500
The second training block takes place in Hamburg, where the focus turns to performance, stagecraft and industry preparation. You’ll continue developing your technique while working on:
You’ll collaborate with directors, choreographers and musical directors working in Germany’s professional scene, gaining experience in the world’s third-largest market for musical theatre.
After completing your practical training, you can progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Practice for Performance; a 1-year online top-up validated by the University of Chichester* and delivered by distance learning with the ICMT. You can take it immediately or later while working professionally, giving you flexibility alongside auditions and performing work. For more information visit BA (Hons) Creative Practice for Performance (Top-up) >
Entry Note: This pathway is designed for students who can demonstrate a strong existing foundation in musical theatre or a related performance discipline.
The 2-Year Professional Development Pathway is for performers who want time to build a solid foundation and then push on to an advanced, industry-ready level. Across two years of full-time training in London and Hamburg, plus a training week in New York, you move from core technique and confidence-building to fully professional performance projects and showcases. You can also choose to progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Practice for Performance, a 1-year online top-up degree validated by the University of Chichester*.
Location: London
Duration: 6 Months (September - February)
Fee: £11,000
Your first year begins in London, focusing on core skills in singing, dance and acting. You will build strength, stamina and discipline while developing safe technique, musicality and confidence in the room. The aim is to give you a strong, reliable foundation: clean technique, an emerging repertoire, and the working habits expected in professional training.
Location: Hamburg
Duration: 3 Months (March - May)
Fee: £5,500
You then move to Hamburg to apply your training in a new environment. This block develops your performance skills, ensemble work and stagecraft, while continuing to consolidate your technical foundations. You will experience working with different creative teams and adapt to the demands of another major musical theatre centre, building resilience and versatility early in your training journey.
Location: London
Duration: 6 Months (September - February)
Fee: £11,000
Your training begins in London, where you’ll sharpen your technique across singing, dance and acting through full-time conservatoire-style training. You’ll expand your repertoire, work with world-class faculty, and build the vocal, physical and creative strength required of today’s musical theatre artist. This block includes a 1-week training experience in New York, offering valuable insight into international industry practice.
Location: Hamburg
Duration: 3 Months (March - May)
Fee: £5,500
The second training block takes place in Hamburg, where the focus turns to performance, stagecraft and industry preparation. You’ll continue developing your technique while working on:
You’ll collaborate with directors, choreographers and musical directors working in Germany’s professional scene, gaining experience in the world’s third-largest market for musical theatre.
After completing your training, you can progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Practice for Performance; a 1-year online top-up validated by the University of Chichester* and delivered by distance learning with the ICMT. You can take it immediately or later while working professionally, giving you flexibility alongside auditions and performing work. For more information visit BA (Hons) Creative Practice for Performance (Top-up) >
Entry Note: The 2-year pathway is suitable for students who want more time to build core skills before progressing to advanced, industry-focused training