About the competition - Performing Arts: Musical Theatre

The Performing Arts: Musical Theatre competition will provide you with an invaluable opportunity to showcase your skills and share your work with others to promote excellence at this level.

Competitors are required to perform a published musical theatre song. They can be from any historical period as well as contemporary pieces. They may be accompanied by a live musician or licensed backing track.

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Entry Levels: Advanced

Entry Deadline: 09 April 2009

Entry Type: Individual competitors

Competition Type: Live

Who can enter?

This competition is intended for those undertaking a relevant programme of study at level 3 (BTEC ND, S/NVQ, AS/A2 Performing Arts and/or Theatre Studies programmes).

How many can enter?

Up to three competitors per organisation.

Assessment criteria

Technique
Performance
Presentation
Potential

Competition structure

Stage one: enter online between 7 January – 9 April 2009.

Stage two: competitors compete in a regional heat.

Stage three: highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard will be invited to compete at the UK final.

Further information

For general information about competitions please contact:

WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk

Competition partners

The competition is organised by UK Skills in association with Jane Andrew, Stockport College.

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