Performers College Brighton

Our main theatre seats 150 people and features a sprung floor with a full professional sound and lighting rig. Two smaller black box spaces each cater to audiences of 60, with professional lighting, sound, and access to a substantial prop and costume store.

Our four spacious dance studios all feature sprung floors, full-height wall mirrors, ballet barres, PA systems, and pianos. These versatile spaces support a wide range of dance styles and are complemented by four additional rehearsal spaces across the campus.

One of the few facilities of its kind at a UK university, our motion capture suite allows acting and musical theatre students to translate movement into digital performance – for use in projects spanning film, video games, dance, and movement study.

Our Mac suite features 15 high-specification computers loaded with a range of audio and visual software for creative professionals. Every station is equipped with a recording interface and MIDI controller.

Our main communal area has plenty of seating and vending machines for breaks between classes. The open-plan reception features amphitheatre seating and bookable study pods, ideal for individual or small group study.

Brighton has a thriving performing arts scene to inspire you alongside your training. Major venues like the Brighton Dome, Theatre Royal, and Komedia host everything from West End touring productions to comedy, cabaret, and fringe work. The Brighton Fringe Festival brings the whole city to life each year with an eclectic mix of performances across every discipline.

Brighton is one of the UK's most creative and culturally rich cities, with annual festivals like Pride, The Great Escape, and Brighton Fringe drawing artists and audiences from across the country. Independent galleries, street art, live music venues, and a buzzing café culture make this a neighbourhood with real character – ideal for finding new influences after classes. [Photo: © Jeremy Keith Licence]

Brighton's nightlife is legendary, with more bars and pubs per square mile than anywhere else in the UK. Venues like Concorde 2, Patterns, and the Green Door Store host live gigs before opening up to club nights later in the evening. There's something on almost every night of the week – ideal for unwinding after rehearsals or heading out with course mates.

Brighton has something for every budget and taste. Churchill Square and Western Road cover the big-name brands, while the bohemian North Laine is packed with independent boutiques, vintage finds, and record shops. The upmarket South Lanes offer cobbled alleyways of exclusive fashion and antiques if you fancy a window-shop. [Photo: © Editor5807 Licence]

Brighton has over 400 restaurants – more than anywhere in the UK outside London – spanning cuisines from every corner of the world. You'll find great independents, vegan-friendly spots, and street food traders to suit every budget. The city centre has something for every taste, from casual bites before class to proper treat-night dinners. [Photo: © Dunk (Flickr) Licence]

Brighton's iconic pebble beach is right on the doorstep, with green spaces like Stanmer Park, Preston Park, and the Royal Pavilion Garden offering a quieter escape. Venture a little further and you're into the South Downs National Park, with the dramatic white cliffs of the Seven Sisters just a short trip away. [Photo: © Rept0n1x Licence]