Founded by Doreen Bird 60 years ago, Bird College is an acknowledged centre of excellence for dance and theatre performance. Our patrons are Gillian Lynn and Liz Robertson.

Discovery of your own strengths and weaknesses is a challenging experience. We all have particular abilities in certain areas and success can only be achieved through self-awareness and by developing an individual artistry that is uniquely your own.

The College's programmes are committed to your needs, an approach which is reflected in the dedication and expertise of our staff, a stimulating, creative ethos and the provision of a quality vocational environment. Our aim is to enable you to identify, develop and nurture your own special skills, perfecting a professional attitude and an inner confidence with which you can flourish.

Our reputation lives in the successful careers of our ex-students; their expertise informs our core values and confirms that our realistic vision, comprehensive study programme and intensive course structure really produces results. We look beyond immediate goals to our students' long term futures, which will offer a range of progressive career opportunities, both in the theatre business and in its associated fields. We are committed to providing a balanced, evolving and stimulating environment in which to develop the broad range of skills which students will need to achieve their full potential.
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