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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Students developing and growing in confidence during their time here, seeing their work reaching professional standards in approach and execution; a student who intends to be a stage manager producing a wonderful sound design; a first year student making a lovely recording of a song for their recording project; tracking the careers of former students and seeing them be successful; being able to find a job opportunity for a recent graduate. Frank Bradley, Sound Tutor