Italia Conti in Woking: Centre for Modern Arts
The Italia Conti Woking branch is a new, specially built central campus, in which most of the school’s educational programs are consolidated, including Higher and Further Education programmes, as well as associated schools for younger students.
Campus and Location
In 2022, in the 111th year of its existence, Italia Conti moved to a new, modern facility in Woking, Surrey County, uniting the previously separated London and Guildford campuses into a single, integrated training center.
Address: Italia Conti, 2 Henry Plaza, Victoria Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BU.
The campus is located in the center of Woking, within the new Victoria Square multi-functional complex, next to the city’s cultural center, which includes the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres. The transport interchange is excellently developed – the school is only a 3-7 minute walk from Woking railway station, which has a direct connection to central London (Waterloo, journey time – about 25 minutes).
Infrastructure and Facilities
The Woking campus is 48,000 square feet of modern space, spread over two floors, specially designed for performing arts training. It is one of the most comprehensively equipped educational institutions in Great Britain.
- Studios: 24 modern rehearsal studios, including specialized and multi-purpose premises for acting, dance, and musical theatre training.
- Dance studios: are equipped with a Harlequin sprung floor with a special spring coating and dual-height ballet barres.
- Theatre Spaces: The built-in “black box” theatre has 80 seats, fully equipped for regular productions. The Rhoda McGaw Theatre (part of the New Victoria Theatre) is located nearby, which is used for large Italia Conti performances (seats 228 people).
Each studio is equipped with a Kawai piano and an integrated sound system.
Educational Programmes in Woking
A wide range of courses is offered in Woking, covering all age groups and levels of training.
1. Associate School (For ages 3-18+ years)
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Disciplines (include):
- Musical theater (a combination of singing, dancing, and acting).
- Acting (drama, stage craft, and work for the camera).
- Dance: Ballet, Street Dance (Street Jazz), Jazz/Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Acro-dance (Dance Acro).
- Specialized: Acrobatics and Aerial Acrobatics (Aerial).
- Vocal (Singing).
2. Higher and Further Education (For ages 16+ and 18+)
The main academic activity of the school is also concentrated here. This is a full working day for students who seek a professional career.
Main courses include:
- Acting: One-year and three-year programs18+.
- Musical Theatre: Foundation, FdA 16+, and Bachelor of Arts BA (Hons) programs.
- Dance: Foundation, FdA 16+, and Bachelor of Arts BA (Hons) programs.
- Postgraduate Education: Master’s Degree (MA/MFA) in Teaching and Coaching.
Conclusion
Italia Conti in Woking is the main academic and creative base of the legendary school, where centuries-old heritage meets technological modernity. By choosing Woking, pupils and students receive not only an education but also the advantage of studying in the most modern and fully equipped institution, which provides a strong start for any career.
