A group of Walsall College students have something in common with actors, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Ruth Wilson. Their skills have all been accredited by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). A red carpet-led awards ceremony …
One of the UK’s most recognisable stage and screen actors was the VIP guest of acting and creative media students at Walsall College. Ian McNiece, who played Burt Large in ITV’s Doc Martin and appeared as Winston Churchill in BBC’s …
Just five days into their course and showtime has already happened for Walsall College’s creative and performing arts students. A collaborative exhibition and performance with a social conscience took place on campus as part of their course inductions. With sustainability …
A have-a-go event held at Walsall College gave two local schools and college learners a hands-on understanding of the study and career crossovers within science, technology, engineering, the arts, and maths (STEAM). Organisations, college staff and students from each sector …
Student actors at Walsall College took their stage production and advocacy skills to another level during a show about sustainability and the impact of climate change. Keep it Green was an original play written and performed by Level 3 year …
Acting students at Walsall College have been immersing themselves in the world of musical theatre after working with a youth theatre company. Representatives from RicNic took Level 2, 3 and HNC students through their paces in order to prepare them …
Performing arts (acting) students at Walsall College have used their musical theatre skills to help raise awareness of a range of mental health issues. The Level 3 year 1 students gave two performances of ‘This is me’; a musical play …
A cartoonist/illustrator, a filmmaker, a creative agency director and a social media expert are just some of the many industry professionals taking part in Walsall College’s Virtual Work Experience Week for creative arts students. Sessions were hosted by freelance artists …
Two Walsall College have been awarded a prestigious Bronze and Silver BTEC Award for Protective Services Student of the Year and Performing Arts Student of the Year. Bronze Award winner, Tre Higgins was nominated by his lecturers in recognition of …
A window ledge, settee, corridor and stairway are just some of the spotlight spaces that student dancers from Walsall College recently performed under during a show exploring a future where artistic expression is forbidden by oppressive regimes around the world. The …