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27th January 2021
CDD
Statement on future direction for CDD
Recent changes in the higher education landscape have fundamentally altered the dynamics between the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama (CDD) and its six Member Schools. Having reflected carefully on the implications of these changes and the opportunities that they present for the member schools, it has become clear to all that it is most desirable for the schools to pursue independent pathways. The CDD […]
17th December 2020
CDD
The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama has formally adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism
Celebrating diversity and working to achieve the creative potential in all our students is at the heart of the work of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama and its schools. All Conservatoire schools are committed to selecting, training and supporting students, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion. As part of this […]
12th November 2020
CDD | Circus Arts | Dance | Drama | Stage Management & Technical Theatre | Students
Innovation in learning and teaching maintains conservatoire training during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic we have been faced with a variety of challenges in relation to our delivery methods. We are longstanding experts in the delivery of high intensity face-to-face collaborative training, and we have had to adapt very quickly for the benefit of our students and staff, whilst always taking into account the latest government guidelines […]
5th October 2020
BOVTS | Drama
BOVTS launches new course in Screen Acting
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, the alma mater of Hollywood stars such as Olivia Colman, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis and Naomie Harris, has unveiled plans for a specialist master’s degree in Screen Acting. The one-year course will launch in October 2021, coinciding with the School’s 75th birthday celebrations. Applications will be open to both UK and […]
29th July 2020
BOVTS | Drama
BOVTS launches innovative soundstage production live-stream of Edward Allan Baker plays
Next Friday (7th) and Saturday (8th), Bristol Old Vic Theatre School will present a live-stream production of two one-act plays by Edward Allan Baker, North of Providence and Dolores, This production is directed by MA Directing graduate, Victor Lirio, designed by MA Design graduate, Carly Brownbridge, and features BOVTS acting graduates James Burman, Esmée Cook, Nancy Farino, and Chanel Waddock. Originally part of the Directors’ […]
23rd June 2020
Central School of Ballet | Dance | Students
Ballet Central announces a new online performance by dancers in lockdown to a specially created music composition
Ballet Central has created a unique performance by the company’s dancers who are back at home across the UK and in countries worldwide following the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Centrally Connected Performs, a new choreographic project realised in a three minute film, is based on a specially created piece of music by composer-in-residence Philip Feeney. With contributions […]
17th June 2020
BOVTS | Drama | Stage Management & Technical Theatre | Students
BOVTS launches New Plays Season online in creative collaboration with Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Earlier this year, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School announced the New Plays in Rep season, featuring a collection of new plays developed by Bristol Old Vic’s Writers Department, discovered through their yearly call-out to West Country writers, the Open Session. When theatres and schools went into lockdown, the School decided to bring this upcoming season online. Students […]
2nd June 2020
BOVTS | Drama | Stage Management & Technical Theatre | Students
Statement of Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
#BlackoutTuesday The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama understands and acknowledges our role as both a higher education institution and one that plays a direct role in shaping culture in our artistic disciplines and the wider arts and cultural sectors. We also recognise the lack of diversity at all levels permeating these sectors, including our own institution, and how this lack perpetuates the existing systems of oppression. We continue […]
21st May 2020
BOVTS | Drama | Stage Management & Technical Theatre | Staff
Fiona Francombe announced as new Principal of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School are delighted to announce that Fiona Francombe has been appointed as the School’s new Principal/CEO. Currently Director of The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol, Fiona will take up her new position at the School over the summer. Fiona trained in technical theatre at Rose Bruford College, before embarking on a career in […]
21st April 2020
CDD | Students
Student queries regarding tuition fees (including refund queries)
During the current Covid19 pandemic, the Conservatoire and its Member Schools, along with other higher education providers, are having to make adjustments to the way in which our programmes of study are normally delivered, to ensure continuation of delivery. We understand that students will have queries about changes to the planned delivery of their programmes, […]