Worcester Theatres is celebrating the successful first nine months of its WT Performance Hub, a two-year Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts based at the Swan Theatre.

The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts offers a high-quality arts education for students aged 16 to 19 across Worcestershire. The two-year course provides hands-on training in dance, drama, music and musical theatre within a collaborative, creative environment. Students receive 24 hours of teaching per week from industry professionals, and the BTEC qualification is equivalent to three A-Levels, worth up to 168 UCAS points. 

In March, WT Performance Hub performed their main stage performance of ‘The Animals’ as part of National Theatre Connections Festival 2026. Students also contributed to The Animals production in areas such as costume, lighting, sound, and stage management. As part of their second year of study, they will be responsible for designing, planning, producing, and performing a full production for one of their modules, making this practical experience invaluable. 

In May, the WT Performance Hub cohort took part in workshops led by the cast of The Hand of Sarah Nelmes and voice and accent coach Ellie Forrest, who led a workshop in General American accent performance. The cohort’s final assessment of their first year of study will be Voice Development, a module focused on the practical application of voice in performance. Throughout the year, students have taken part in a range of vocal technique classes, during which they learned monologues and songs that they can use for future university and drama school auditions.

Looking ahead to June, WT Performance Hub will present their end-of-year production, Concord Floral by Jordan Tannahill at the Swan Studio on Monday 22, Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 7.45pm. Concord Floral is a one-million-square-foot abandoned greenhouse and a refuge for neighbourhood kids; a place all to themselves in which to dream, dare, and come of age. But hidden there is a secret no one wants to confront, and when two friends stumble upon it they set off an unstoppable chain of events, from shadows in parking lots to phone calls from the grave. It's time for the teens of Concord Floral to start talking.

Concord Floral tickets are £7.00 and can be purchased through the Worcester Theatres website or calling the Box Office team on 01905 611 427.