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Vice-Principal
Jane Baylis
BSc, LISTD (IBF), AISTD (MF & NF), RAD (TC)

Principal
Deborah James
Examiner, FISTD (MF & TF), LISTD (IBF)

Founder & Artistic Director
Gaynor Owen
ARAD, Examiner, FISTD (MF & IBF), AISTD (BF)

Performance by Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre

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How to Apply

Deciding where to complete your professional education can have a major impact
on the longevity of your career in performance and teaching.

We know this and our highly qualified teaching staff are dedicated to identifying and nurturing your natural ability helping you to become the very best performer and teacher you can be.

Previous students have achieved huge successes in the fields of performance and teaching.


Here's where it begins...

Do you have the talent, dedication and ambition to perform?
Call us now for a prospectus 0151 207 6197

Do you have the ambition and talent to be a part of the next generation of performers and teachers? Discipline and dedication are necessary requirements to succeed in the performance and teaching professions.

If you think you’ve got what it takes – download an application form and post it to:

Merseyside Dance & Drama Centre
Principal: Deborah James

application form buttonThe Studios
13-17 Camden Street
Liverpool L3 8JR
United Kingdom

Application Procedure

All students must pass the academy audition. Entry is by audition and interview with the principal. Auditions are held regularly throughout the year for enrolment in the following academic year.

On receipt of the application form all suitable candidates will be offered an audition date with a request to confirm that date.

We actively encourage overseas students who will be offered normal audition procedures. However, in the event of attendance difficulties, audition by video is allowed but must include supporting evidence of training and qualifications and two full length photographs in practice outfit.

Application Requirements

  • Medical assessment by MDDC resident doctor
  • GCSE in basic subjects, unless there are special circumstances acceptable to the Principal
  • Students hoping to study drama must have completed GCSE English Language or Literature
  • Candidates should normally be 16 years of age before September 1st of the enrolment year
  • A separate report from an orthopaedic consultant may be required
  • Candidates requiring entrance from other establishments must provide written approval from their tutor