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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.

Musical theatre is one of the most exciting and relevant performance forms today; vibrant, expressive and continually evolving. At its core lies ensemble performance: the dynamic collaboration through which storytelling, musicality and movement come together with clarity, energy and shared intent.

The Musical Theatre Awards have been designed to reflect the standards and expectations of ensemble practice within musical theatre. They guide performers to develop the skills required to work cohesively as a group demonstrating teamwork, spatial awareness, characterization, and a collective sense of performance purpose.

Developed within an RAD framework and informed by industry professionals, the Musical Theatre Awards reflect the realities of rehearsal and performance today. They support high-quality teaching and learning through clear progression and assessment pathways focused on performance skills, enabling groups to work towards a shared goal and gain recognition for their collaborative achievement.