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Performing Arts

SNC’s exciting performance-centred courses will give you the chance to combine your love and passion with theory and practice; offering you the chance to explore a wide range of techniques, genres, and processes relevant to the creative industries while supporting your artistic ambitions in acting, dance and musical theatre.

Learn industry skills

Learn and create in our outstanding workshop facilities and studio space.

University of the Arts London

We are proud to be a University of the Arts London (UAL) accredited college.

Learners performing at the National Theatre in London

Build your career in
Performing Arts

Our performing arts courses offer a range of full time study from levels one to three. Here, you will be introduced to the realities of a professional working environment and will learn the necessary rehearsal etiquette and professional practice standards required within the industry. Not only that, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn first-hand through a variety of exciting workshops and trips, as well as the chance to show your skills and abilities through a variety of performances held by the college.

All courses and levels are assessed against submitted coursework by a deadline – no sat exams required!

Learners acting out a scene
Learners performing at the College

Performances & Events

Learners performing at the National Theatre in London
  • Performances
Performing Arts Winter Showcase
Dec 10, 2024 | 19:00 21:00 pm
  • Ipswich Campus
Learners performing at the National Theatre in London
  • Performances
Performing Arts Winter Showcase
Dec 11, 2024 | 19:00 21:00 pm
  • Ipswich Campus
Learners performing at the National Theatre in London
  • Performances
Performing Arts Winter Showcase
Dec 12, 2024 | 19:00 21:00 pm
  • Ipswich Campus
A band performing live
  • Performances
Music Christmas Showcase
Dec 18, 2024 | 19:00 21:00 pm
  • St Peter's by the Waterfront
A band performing live
  • Performances
Feb-Fest
Feb 11, 2025 | 19:00 21:00 pm
  • Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich
Learners performing at the National Theatre in London
  • Performances
Connections Performance
Mar 11, 2025 | 19:00 21:00 pm
  • Ipswich Campus

Book an Open Event and come visit us!

Come and visit us on one of our college Open Events, where you can find out more about our courses, check out our facilities and speak to current learners and staff.

Two learners sitting on a sofa during a production rehearsal

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Help & Support

Moving from school to college can be something of a culture shock. But at Suffolk New College we’ve created a supportive, social environment where you can easily get access to the help and advice you need, make new friends and get the most out of your time with us.

Two learners sitting in the learning curve reading books.