Our courses are distinctive for maintaining close relationships with London’s vibrant theatre and performance industry
Performing Arts and Arts Management
Why study Performing Arts and Arts Management at Birkbeck?
Study Performing Arts and Arts Management at Birkbeck, exploring theatre, performance, and the creative industries. Our courses combine critical thinking with hands-on practice, from performance and production to arts management and policy. Learn in historic Bloomsbury facilities, including the Peltz Gallery, Birkbeck Cinema and performance studios, within a vibrant, flexible community shaping the future of the cultural sector.
Grow your career
Turn your passion for performance into a thriving career with Performing Arts and Arts Management at Birkbeck. Develop practical skills in acting, directing, stage management, production, marketing, and arts leadership while engaging with London’s vibrant cultural scene. Expert teaching, industry mentoring, and real-world opportunities build creativity, confidence, and professional networks.
Graduates have pursued roles such as:
- performer, theatre practitioner, or producer
- arts manager, curator, or festival director
- creative project leader in theatre, film, television, or community arts.
Highlights
- Our creative spaces include the Peltz Gallery, the Gordon Square Cinema and a theatre and performance space.
- Access to workshops, seminars, lectures, symposia and performances hosted by the Birkbeck Centre for Contemporary Theatre.
- Opportunity to take part in our annual Arts Week events programme.
