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 …
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 …
‘Unforgettable’ is how supported learning students at Walsall College described their stage performances at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. The eight students joined dance collective, Critical Mass at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium. They accompanied local artists, Indigo Marshall and Gambimi …
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 …
The show has gone on this year in more ways than one. Fundraising and community engagement activities, plus live industry and employer-led work experience has led to students and staff getting fully into the festive spirit. Here’s what’s been happening …