Our facilities

On campus

**In September 2023 the MGA Academy of Performing Arts will move into its new home in Livingston, 13 miles to the West of Edinburgh and 27 miles to the East of Glasgow.**

Our new campus will house one of the largest and most comprehensive performing arts training facilities in the country. The facilities include:

  • 7 Acting / Musical Theatre Rehearsal Studios
  • 7 Dance studios with fully sprung dance floors (including what we believe is the largest dance studio in Scotland)
  • 4 Singing Rooms
  • A TV Production Suite (2024)
  • A student welfare Room / Physiotherapy Room
  • A Learning Resource Centre / Library
  • Student IT Suites / Independent Study areas
  • Café and Social Areas
  • Changing Rooms and Showers (Male / Female / Non-Binary)

The MGA campus is truly world class!

Off campus

MGA also has relationships with other rehearsal spaces in the city that support the specific needs of our training programmes.

Within its main centre in the Grassmarket, Dance Base – Scotland’s National Centre for Dance – has four beautiful studios, each with a unique character. MGA uses these facilities to deliver classes, workshops and castings.

MGA is also hosted by the Rose Theatre Edinburgh which has several studios and production spaces used by our students for both training and performance.

In production

In order to maintain our high standards in creating a professional experience for our students, MGA uses several production venues across Edinburgh for performances. As a student at MGA you may find yourself standing on one of many world-class theatre stages, including:

  • Usher Hall
  • Festival Theatre
  • The Assembly Roxy
  • The King’s Theatre

In addition to these incredible performance spaces, MGA produces work in film studios, fringe venues and cabaret bars across the city.

Find our current building

Balgreen site: 207 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh EH11 2RZ

The MGA Academy of Performing Arts is located just outside the centre of the city, with a bus stop at its front door and no fewer than 10 bus services stopping within walking distance. There are local shops and cafes on the street as well as a Sainsbury’s store close by. Please check with the office if you are unsure about where your classes are held.

Getting there by bus:

Full schedules and maps can be found at lothianbuses.com

  • Saughton Rose Gardens (30, 38, N30)
  • Balgreen Road (3, 3A, 25, 33, 38, N25)
  • Stevenson Grove (1, 2, 22, 30, N22, N30)

Published 30/11/23   12:34PM

Graduates turn dreams into reality with new theatre company

MGA alumni in the spotlight after creating new theatre company ALUMNI from one of Scotland’s top performing arts academies have started their own theatre company following their recent graduation this summer. David Gardner and Will Robertson had dreams of starting their own theatre company since meeting during their BA (Hons)… » Read more

Published 22/11/23   1:32PM

Applications for September 2024 Now Open!

Apply for a course at The MGA Academy of Performing Arts and be part of something extraordinary! Our first auditions for our 2024 intake will be held in Livingston on Monday 15th January 2024! See below for information about all our course levels and apply today! Read More

Published 24/5/23   3:40PM

'Strictly' stars inspire next generation!

Our lucky Musical Theatre and Dance students were treated to an unforgettable experience as performers from Strictly Ballroom: The Musical took a break from touring and brought the glitz and glamour of ballroom dancing to life The MGA Academy of Performing Arts last week! Kevin Clifton, BBC Strictly Come Dancing… » Read more

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Get in touch

Phone: 0330 058 0656

General enquiries/student information: info@themgaacademy.com

Office address:  Barbara Ritchie House, Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
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