Coming soon
In a world where communication is paramount, the study of performance is about embracing the power of storytelling as well as mastering the stage.
This year's event took place in June 2024. New dates and bookings will open soon.
See what happened at the taster
In the meantime, explore our island city at one of our Open Days, discover student life at Portsmouth, and take look at different performance-related courses.
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Student life
Explore our island city and its many attractions, and find out what student life is really like at the University.
Drama, music, and performing arts
Take to the stage, hone your talents, and prepare for a career in drama, music or the performing arts with one of our degree courses at the University. Find out more.
At our Performance and Theatre Taster
your students will:
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Get interactive with a workshop covering Physical Theatre and how they can use their movements to convey meaning
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Involve themselves in important discussions around musicals and meaning behind choreography
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Uncover what studying a Performance degree looks like from the lecturers that could be teaching them and marvel at the regular guest speakers that undergraduates get to hear from
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Take a glimpse at the White Swan Building, the home to Performance students to hone their talents using drama studio spaces, a TV studio, control rooms and music practice areas
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Explore our links with the New Theatre Royal where your students could showcase their performance pieces
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Hear from current students about their experience of studying creative courses at the University of Portsmouth and put their questions to them; from the courses on offer to life at uni
Explore our White Swan studio space when you join us at the Performance and Theatre Taster Afternoon
Taster Day programme
Here's what happened at the Health Sciences Taster day in June 2024.
Check in from 12.45pm at White Swan Building, White Swan Rd, PO1 2DT and get ready to get hands-on with Movement and Musical Theatre at Portsmouth.
Here's our Subject Taster Days Guide, should you want to learn a little more about our Taster Days before booking or arrival, and to get travel information.
Your students will learn how Performance at Portsmouth can open doors to exploring Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Theatre for different Audiences and adapting their craft for a variety of audiences.
Movement and Physical Theatre in Performance**
Adventure into the world of physical theatre where movement is the primary method of storytelling. Your students will use techniques combining gesture to tell a story.
*Note: this is 1 of 2 sessions running at this time:
- Choreography and Musical Theatre
- Movement and Physical Theatre in Performance
Students will attend any 1 of these sessions during this particular timeslot, and will experience both sessions over the course of the afternoon.
** No experience is necessary but comfortable clothing is advised and be prepared to move during this session
It's time to get in a quick break, consolidate what they've learnt so far and get in a stretch before moving on to their next session.
Choreography and Musical Theatre
Your class will unravel the socio-political gems behind hit West End and Broadway musicals. They'll uncover the powerful messages woven into the choreography behind electrifying performances.
*Note: this is 1 of 2 sessions running at this time:
- Choreography and Musical Theatre
- Movement and Physical Theatre in Performance
Students will attend any 1 of these sessions during this particular timeslot, and will experience both sessions over the course of the afternoon.
Students will attend any 1 of these sessions during this particular timeslot, and will experience both sessions over the course of the afternoon.
The floor is open for you and your students to ask questions.
You'll have the attention of lecturers and current students to pick their brains about different performing arts courses, the transition from college to Uni and moving away from home - or whatever else they want to know about uni.