insideKENT Magazine Issue 78 - September 2018 | Page 138

EDUCATION
ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE OF THEATRE
AND PERFORMANCE
LOCATED IN LAMORBEY PARK, SIDCUP, ROSE
BRUFORD COLLEGE OF THEATRE AND
PERFORMANCE IS ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S LEADING
DRAMA SCHOOLS, WITH ALUMNI INCLUDING GARY
OLDMAN (WINNER OF THE 2018 BEST ACTOR OSCAR),
MADDY HILL (EASTENDERS, CASUALTY), AND STEPHEN
GRAHAM (THIS IS ENGLAND).
The College offers a wide range of
BA (Hons) degree programmes
including Acting and Performance,
Costume Production, Lighting,
Scenic Arts, Sound, Stage and Events
Management, and Theatre Design.
There are also flexible online
degrees in Music Studies, Opera
Studies, and Theatre Studies, plus a
range of postgraduate programmes. as well as one-week Easter and
summer workshops.
The 20-week Acting Foundation
Course is an ideal introduction
course for those looking at
progressing into drama school. It is
run in Sidcup and at Quarterhouse
in Folkestone. Public productions are held
throughout the year in the College’s
two theatres, showcasing the talents
of final year students before they
progress into the industry.
For budding performers the Bruford
Youth Theatre runs classes on a
Saturday morning for 4-17 year olds
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The popular evening Acting part-
time course for adults is ideal for
those interested in developing their
skills and pursuing a potential acting
career, whilst there are also a range
of masterclasses and courses run
on the campus over the summer.
For full details on all courses and
performances, please visit
www.bruford.ac.uk