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Open Day - 22nd November 2026

Come and join us and see why TBA is the only place to train. Visit our Campuses, watch Demonstrations, enjoy a Q&A with our Principals and students. Please email info@thebrightonacademy.com to book your place.

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TBA Associates

A training programme for young performers aged 13+ Intense workshops run by our amazing faculty and west end performers. Sessions will run once a month on a Sunday and will be by invite only. Each day of training is unique and will look at a vast range of genres including Dance, Musical Theatre, Singing and Acting. To find out when our next audition day is please follow the link below. TBA Associates runs from 10am – 4pm: there is a nominal fee for the day of £30, but you only pay for the sessions you attend.

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Catch Me If You Can

Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story,Catch Me If You Can is a high-flying, fast-paced musical comedy that will capture your heart and keep you on the edge of your seat! The story follows Frank Abagnale Jr., a brilliant and charming teenager who runs away from home in search of a glamorous life. With nothing but his wits, flash, and a mountain of imagination, Frank successfully forges millions of dollars in checks and poses as a mainline commercial pilot, a brilliant doctor, and a hotshot prosecutor—all before his 21st birthday! But the FBI is hot on his heels. What follows is a thrilling, globetrotting cat-and-mouse game between Frank and the dogged FBI Agent Carl Hanratty, set to a spectacular, jazz-infused 1960s score.

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London Showcase

Featuring dynamic choreography, powerful vocals and compelling performances. Brighton Academy's London Showcase introduces an exciting new generation of performers ready to take their next steps into the industry.

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Shrek

When a disgruntled green ogre finds his peaceful swamp invaded by a crowd of banished fairytale misfits, he strikes a deal with the vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad to get his land back. The mission? Rescue the beautiful (and fiercely independent) Princess Fiona from a fire-breathing, love-sick dragon. Throw in a witty, chatterbox Donkey, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other beloved characters, and you’ve got the ultimate recipe for a musical adventure

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All Shock Up

Get ready to shake things up at The Cairns Theatre! The Brighton Academy brings the ultimate feel-good, high-energy musical All Shook Up to Brighton College. Powered by the immortal hits of Elvis Presley - including"Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog,"and"Can't Help Falling in Love" - this jukebox sensation blends Shakespeare's Twelfth Night with 1950s rock 'n' roll. When a guitar-playin', hip-swivelin' roustabout rides into a square town in 1955, he changes everything and everyone he meets. Packed with outstanding talent from TBA, electrifying dance numbers, and a story about falling in love and finding yourself, this is an irresistible night of theatre you won't want to miss.

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The Pajama Game

Get ready for a high-energy, fast-paced classic! The Brighton Academy brings the timeless Broadway musical comedy The Pajama Game to the stage. Set in the 1950s Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, romantic sparks fly when new superintendent Sid Sorokin falls for fiery union leader Babe Williams. But when the workers demand a seven-and-a-half-cent raise, their budding romance is caught in the crossfire of trade union battles, workplace politics, and hilarious misunderstandings. Featuring explosive dance numbers, sensational vocal performances, and classic hits like"Hey There","Steam Heat", and"Hernando’s Hideaway", this vibrant show is a sharp, funny, and heartwarming battle of the sexes you won't want to miss.

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Our Partners & Sponsors

The Brighton Academy's course programmes are delivered under a formal franchise agreement with Bath Spa University in which the university provides academic oversight while the academy delivers specialist training. Under this model, students are taught at the Brighton Academy benefiting from an intensive, industry-focused curriculum in disciplines such as musical theatre and professional dance, while being formally registered with Bath Spa University. The university is responsible for quality assurance and it awards the final degree upon successful completion. This collaboration enables the integration of rigorous academic standards with vocational, performance-based instruction, ensuring that graduates develop both the scholarly grounding and practical skills required for careers in the performing arts industry.

TBA would like to thank our wonderful partners and sponsors for supporting us, if you’re interested in working with TBA please get in touch.

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