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The Bristol Institute
of Performing Arts

Welcome to BIPA. We are more than just professional
training. We are preparation for life both on and off stage.
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Pathways to the Profession

Five innovative pathways to launch your career into the performance and creative industries.
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Immersion Beyond Compare

With two professional theatres and over twenty productions a year produced in house, you'll be immersed into an industry environment.
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The Olympus &
Studio Theatres

With two professional theatres and over twenty productions a year produced in house, you'll be immersed into an industry environment.
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The Bristol Institute of Performing Arts is proud to be part of South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College and to have contributed to the overall Higher Education student satisfaction result in the 2019 National Student Survey.
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Put your talents in the spotlight and prepare for a career in the entertainment industry

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With over thirty productions a year across our three venues you wouldn't want to miss out

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Take a look backstage and discover our facilities whilst meeting our current students

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Featured Courses

University Level
FdA (Level 4-5)
FdA Dance
College Level
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
Musical Theatre Extended Diploma
College Level
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
Dance Extended Diploma
University Level
FdA & BA Hons (Level 4-6)
BA (Hons) Drama & Performance

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October Open Event
Saturday 10th October 2020 - 10am-4pm

Nothing beats seeing us in person, that's why we've adapted our open events with social distancing in mind.

Open event booking coming soon.
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The Bristol Institute of Performing Arts is proud to be part of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.

The Bristol Institute of Performing Arts was previously known as the South West Academy of Dramatic Arts (SWADA) at Filton College.

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