Dame Patricia Routledge

Acting


Biography

Dame Patricia Routledge studied at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School from 1950 – 1952 and throughout her life-long career across stage and screen she continued to be connected with and supporting the institution.

She sadly passed away on 3rd October 2025, but the impact and legacy of her support for her beloved Bristol Old Vic Theatre School will live on for many generations in the creative endeavours of those she inspired.

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Training at BOVTS set me up with the skillset, confidence and connections for the career I now have as a freelance theatre designer. Max Johns, MA Performance Design Alumni