Gender blind theatre course launched at Chichester University 

The University of Chichester has launched a new postgraduate master's course in musical theatre that will offer gender non-conforming casting in all its productions.

The course, which has links to Chichester Festival Theatre, Mercury Musical Developments and Musical Theatre Network, aims to provide training in a range of musical theatre practices. Applicants do not need an undergraduate degree to apply if they have professionally documented credits. 

Modules include creating a devised jukebox-style musical based on an existing body of work, developing a fringe-style event theatre piece and an industry showcase.

All shows will have a gender-blind casting with the support of vocal practitioners to help all singers.

Course Director Meredith Braun said it was a “privilege” to devise a course that “challenges established musical theatre from within”.