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Become a triple threat performer with musical theatre at Queensland Conservatorium

Is musical theatre your calling? Do you love it enough to have a full day of rehearsals and performances, and get up next morning excited about doing it all over again?

Musical theatre training is in hot demand and Queensland Conservatorium is producing professionals of the highest calibre.

Our program is designed to guide and prepare talented students for life as a working artist in musical theatre. You'll be given high-level training in voice, acting, movement and dance. You'll learn to tell a story using your entire body, and you'll be taught to develop a broad range of styles.

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Griffith named top creative arts school in Australia according to the 2017 Uni Reviews rankings

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Study musical theatre at Griffith

Outstanding opportunities in musical theatre are ahead of you

Dreaming of a life on stage

You'll need to be versatile, talented and well-trained to be cast in shows once you're out in the real world. Studying at Griffith, you'll learn to integrate the varied skills of an actor, a dancer and a musician into your roles. You'll be able to deliver performances that bring to life the combined vision of the directors, musical directors and choreographers you'll work with.

Our program is delivered by working industry practitioners who provide professional, relevant, innovative and supportive instruction. To ensure you become proficient in singing, acting and dancing, you'll undertake intensive practical training covering:

  • acting and improvisation
  • voice and speech
  • singing (solo and ensemble)
  • dance and movement
  • audition technique and performance.

Learn from the best

Our head of department, Paul Sabey, is in constant demand as a musical director, vocal coach, vocal arranger and regularly gives master classes. His work has taken him around the world working with singers, musicians, as an academic and artistic programme advisor and as a musical director.

Real-world experience

Take part in full-scale productions which emulate professional productions as well as regular musical theatre events.

Diversified pathways

Studying here, you'll be exposed to a variety of musical theatre styles and to the broadly accepted musical skills of aural awareness training, music theory and ensemble work appropriate to this genre.

Sarah Murr

Bachelor of Musical Theatre

Sarah Murr landed the role of Madame Thenardier in Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of legendary musical, Les Miserables, while still in her final year of study. 'I was just so lucky to be given such an incredible opportunity like this and that the Con was so supportive of me,' she says. 'Despite the hectic schedule I was still able to graduate on time, which was so exciting and now I can't wait to see what the future brings!'

Sarah Murr

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Degrees Campus OP rank
Bachelor of Acting South Bank
Bachelor of Musical Theatre South Bank
Graduate Certificate in Music Studies South Bank
Master of Music Studies South Bank
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Our graduates are much sought after in the industry for their sophisticated professionalism and practical performance experience

There's an identified shortage of professionally trained musical theatre performers in Australia and demand continues to grow. You'll be equipped to hit the heights in cabaret, theatre, television, film and musical theatre, as well as the more diverse mediums of festivals, theme parks and cruises. The range of opportunities includes:

  • Musical theatre performer
  • Film/television actor
  • Independent artist
  • Musical theatre teacher
  • Voice over
  • Corporate video

Along with lead and chorus roles in musical theatre, consider the fields of lighting, choreography and backstage — all necessary aspects of any production.

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On Open Day, you’ll find general information about all our degrees at each campus, as well as essential information about student support services, admissions, scholarships and postgraduate studies. It’s a great time to get to know our campuses, experience life at Griffith, explore your study options and find the information you need to make a decision about your future.

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Thursday 12 September — Friday 18 January

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