Media Arts and Performing Arts at the University of Cumbria

Media Arts and Performing Arts at the University of Cumbria

From wildlife media, game design and film & TV to acting, dance, musical theatre and performing arts - here is why you should study arts at the University of Cumbria.


Posted on Friday, August 16, 2019

Tagged Media Arts, Performing Arts

Festival of Mental Health: The Benefits of Performance Art

Festival of Mental Health: The Benefits of Performance Art

Mental Health is building national awareness to educate and support people; arts and creativity being a favourable avenue to self-expression and inclusion.


Posted on Friday, July 12, 2019

Tagged Health and Wellbeing, Nursing, Performing Arts

How do I get an agent as a performing arts graduate

How do I get an agent as a performing arts graduate

The Graduate Showcase is a performance experience designed for soon to be graduating third year actors.


Posted on Friday, May 17, 2019

Tagged Performing Arts

It is never too late to start training in Dance.

It is never too late to start training in Dance.

Stevie Prickett, Senior Lecturer in Dance and Physical Theatre. It is never too late to start training in Dance, if you have a passion go for it!


Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Tagged Performing Arts

Never lose sight of your own dance goals.

Never lose sight of your own dance goals.

I first went to ballroom dance classes with my twin sister at the age of 7, l loved them, she hated them – so we went swimming instead. When I eventually chose dance 7 years later as one of my GCSE’s I had no experience just enthusiasm but became smitten with making up dances. That's when my love of choreography began.


Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Tagged Performing Arts

Performing Arts programme leader worked with Ed Sheeran

Performing Arts programme leader worked with Ed Sheeran

John Pearson Performing Arts Programme Leader has had a varied career, he has been able to continue to practice his passion for music alongside his lecturing career.


Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2019

Tagged Performing Arts

Thoughts on a career in music by Jonathan Millican, Senior Lecturer in Singing and Community Liaison

Thoughts on a career in music by Jonathan Millican, Senior Lecturer in Singing and Community Liaison

Senior Lecturer in Singing and Community Liaison, Jonathan Millican, tells us nougats of wisdom if you are thinking about a career in music.


Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2019

Tagged Performing Arts

Dr. Jez Colclough
Programme Leader BA Acting

Dr. Jez Colclough Programme Leader BA Acting

We asked Jez to tell us more about his background and what inspire him to become an Acting Lecturer.


Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2019

Tagged Performing Arts

Course leader for Musical Theatre shares her career journey

Course leader for Musical Theatre shares her career journey

Course leader for Musical Theatre at the University Cumbria, Victoria Barbe shares her thoughts on how to get the most out of a musical theatre career.


Posted on Sunday, March 17, 2019

Tagged Performing Arts

Nick Butters - Lecturer in Musical Theatre: Reflections on a career path

Nick Butters - Lecturer in Musical Theatre: Reflections on a career path

We asked Nicholas Butters BA (Hons), Lecturer in Musical Theatre,some questions about his career and why he chose music as a career.


Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2019

Tagged Performing Arts