The RAD’s Musical Theatre Syllabus has been devised to meet the training needs of young performers who demonstrate a keen interest in the study of musical theatre. It is devised to offer a progressive structure on which performers can build skills but also develop knowledge and understanding of history and context.

The purpose of the higher grades is to facilitate a deeper understanding of the scope of musical theatre and to build a portfolio that would enable participants to confidently audition for a range of training institutions based on their audition requirements. As a syllabus it offers teachers freedom in terms of lesson planning, content, and facilitating an individual approach to each learner in the classroom.

All participants studying musical theatre can develop a range of transferable skills. These include communication, problem solving, time management, critical thinking, teamwork, attention to detail, commitment, adaptability, and the ability to accept feedback and evaluate progress and self-reflection.