Every grade, from Premiere to Grade 8, now follows the same clear structure: Performance, Technical Skills Demonstration and Understanding & Reflection.
Group Exams and Show Exams give you room to work with anything from a small ensemble to a full company, and every performer is assessed on what they bring to the production, not the size of their role.
Discover a syllabus built to support confident performers at every stage of their journey.
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Our brand new Solo Musical Theatre syllabus puts the individual performer centre stage, bringing acting, singing and dance together in one qualification.
Candidates are assessed on how they combine all three to communicate character, story and intention, the same skills needed in auditions, training and professional performance.
With flexible repertoire and a clear progression pathway, every performer can find material that shows off their own strengths.
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The Musical Theatre Cast Award is an unregulated qualification designed to complement the RSL Musical Theatre qualification suite.
It recognises the participation and contribution of learners involved in a live musical theatre production, particularly those who are not undertaking a full Musical Theatre qualification, ensuring every cast member’s achievement is recognised and celebrated.
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A full toolkit for the year ahead: syllabus breakdowns, rehearsal planning, repertoire suggestions and exam day checklists, all in one place. Whatever stage you’re at with the new syllabus, there’s something here to help.
See exactly what’s assessed at every grade, from Premiere to Grade 8, on one page: performance durations, technical demonstration requirements and the exam weighting, all in one quick-reference table.
A clear side-by-side breakdown of what’s changing in the Musical Theatre syllabus and why. Perfect for briefing your team or explaining the changes to parents and candidates.
Not sure which format suits your centre? This guide compares candidate numbers, durations and planning requirements side by side, plus answers to the questions centres ask most.
Seven practical ways to shift your teaching toward the new syllabus, without overhauling what already works. Built for teachers who want their students to be exam-ready and confident.
A week-by-week rehearsal structure, from choosing material to final run-throughs, with a printable schedule and weekly notes pages included.
Everything to check from six weeks out to the morning of the exam: Performance, Technical Skills Demonstration and Understanding & Reflection, all covered in one checklist.
What examiners are really listening for, with real example answers at Pass, Merit and Distinction level, so you know exactly how to prepare your candidates.
Dozens of tried-and-tested song suggestions, organised by level and skill focus, with a note on why each one works and a link to hear it.
Fill them in on screen or print them off for the studio wall, whichever works for your centre. Each planner is built around one part of the new assessment structure, Performance, Technical Skills Demonstration or Understanding & Reflection, so prep stays focused and nothing gets missed.
Structure your group performance section by section, map out who’s doing what, and check every candidate gets their moment. Fillable on-screen or ready to print.
Plan and track each candidate’s Technical Skills Demonstration by grade and discipline, with built-in checklists so nothing gets missed before exam day.
Help candidates prepare thoughtful, personal answers with guided prompts for every reflection area examiners ask about.
Make Believe already taught singing, dance and drama to a high standard. Stageschool added the accreditation, so a term of rehearsal now ends in a regulated qualification. Founder Joel, Creative Product Director and Principal Emma, and their students explain what changed.