Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts is one of the UK’s leading drama schools with a worldwide reputation for excellence in education and training.

Founded in 1945, Mountview offers extensive and stimulating training for those interested in pursuing a Performance, Directing or Production Arts career.   The courses are structured to give students a thorough grounding in all aspects of their chosen field.  Students are trained to a high level to develop a range of skills which will enable them to bring thought, energy and commitment to their professional work, giving them the tools to succeed in a competitive industry.

Students work, not only with Mountview’s experienced teaching staff but also with current theatre practitioners: directors, set designers, lighting and sound designers, choreographers, musical directors, actors and stage management.  As well as keeping students in touch with current professional practice, this provides valuable contacts on completion of the course.  Additionally, students explore and develop the necessary skills to promote themselves as professional actors.

Mountview also has a strong commitment to training in television with its specialised requirements and students are given opportunities to work with the Academy’s professional television staff. Acting students also study radio technique.  After completing their chosen course, many students have gone on to enjoy highly successful careers in theatre and related media.

Mountview is fully committed to equal opportunities and widening participation.  It works to create significant opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to develop and enrich their life through the practice of theatre and dramatic arts. The Academy welcomes applications from students with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best.  If you have any special requirements or access needs, please discuss these with the course administrator.

Auditions and interviews for full-time courses are held throughout the year. They are open to students who will be 18 years or over (Undergraduate Courses) or 21 plus (Postgraduate Courses) at the time of course entry.

Community Outreach & Professional Development

Mountview is committed to providing access to high quality performing arts courses enabling part–time or intensive study for all.

The Community Outreach and Professional Development Department offers a rich and diverse programme of courses for Adults, Young People and Children. The Department is focused on creating opportunities for people from all areas of society, backgrounds and abilities allowing development through the practice of the arts.

Mountview is committed to equality of opportunity and actively seeks to widen participation in all its courses. Mountview’s stimulating part-time programme offers courses for all levels – from beginners, to those who want to learn new skills, to students who are re-visiting prior training or for a practicing professional who wishes to develop further.

For further information on Mountview’s full and part-time courses, please visit our website: www.mountview.org.uk