Program Recognition
•Bullet: Founded 1974 by Betty Laine OBE - over 50 years of training excellence
•Bullet: Principal: Matt Cole, Olivier Award-winning choreographer
•Bullet: CDMT accredited, OfS registered, Ofsted rated Good (2023)
•Bullet: BA validated by University of Portsmouth; Diploma validated by Trinity College London
•Bullet: Patrons include Sir Matthew Bourne, Dame Arlene Phillips DBE, and Stephen Mear
Training
•Bullet: Intensive triple-threat training: singing, acting, and dance across all three years
•Bullet: Professional pantomime experience through in-house agent in Year 2
•Bullet: Full-scale in-house musical with industry guests in Year 3
•Bullet: Digital showcase for agents and casting directors
•Bullet: Acting/dance showcase for industry professionals
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Kerry Ellis — West End and Broadway star (Wicked, We Will Rock You) •Bullet: Ruthie Henshall — West End and Broadway star (Chicago, Les Miserables, Oliver!) •Bullet: Charlie Stemp — West End and Broadway leading man (Half a Sixpence, Mary Poppins) •Bullet: Louise Dearman — first actor to play both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked (West End) Value
•Bullet: Betty Laine Scholarship - full and partial awards for outstanding audition talent
•Bullet: Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship - merit and financial need basis
•Bullet: DaDA (Dance and Drama Awards) funding for eligible Diploma students
•Bullet: Student Finance available for BA students (tuition loan + maintenance loan)
