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1st October 2026
The School is very excited to officially launch our BA Professional Acting third-years into the industry.
The graduating class of 2027 returned to School last week and are ready to jump into their final year of training, with the challenge of tackling a Shakespeare classic and a local legacy in the autumn term. Romeo and Juliet, directed by alumnus Sir Gregory Doran and designed by fellow alumnus Aldo Vázques, is to be staged at Tobacco Factory Theatres from 31st October to 7th November. Then, following closely in the schedule, is the captivating Eloise, a Wardrobe Ensemble production directed by Tom Brennan, featuring the students in a family-friendly extravaganza (with our own design tutor, Hannah Wolfe, designing the show, to boot).
Principal Stuart Harvey notes the journey the students have been on and the pride in seeing them in their first season of productions with the school:
“I have seen these third year students grow hugely during their time here at the School – it’s always so rewarding for us to see the maturity and professionalism of our actors flourish. This cohort has got so much potential, with a world of opportunities ahead of them, as they make their way through the final phases of training and prepare to begin their careers.”
We are launching these students with their Spotlight profiles and official headshots prepared and looking fantastic, you can view them all here on the site.
We invite industry professionals, including agents and casting directors to the Autumn productions of Romeo and Juliet, and Eloise. In the Spring the actors will also take to the West End stage at the Leicester Square Theatre for their industry Showcase. If you want like any more information about any of these opportunities to see this talented group, please get in touch with our Industry Liaison – Fiona Reed on: [email protected]
Artistic director of the School Emma Callander has been working with the students to ensure they are ready for the professional world:
“It’s never easy starting off as a working actor. There’s so many questions and barriers that need to be overcome and I am thrilled that I can guide our third-years through this and prepare them for their future careers.”
Please join us in wishing this year’s graduating BA Professional Actors the best of luck in their final year of training, and we hope you get to experience their performances this academic year.