Nina Raines is an established scenic artist who graduated in 2016. Following her undergraduate degree at Rose Bruford, she went on to…
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Sadeysa Greenaway-Bailey
As a teenager, Sadeysa made carnival costumes, large-scale puppets, kinetic sculptures and props for indoor and outdoor shows with Mahogany Carnival Arts…
Tomi Ogbaro
Since graduating from BA Actor Musicianship in 2018, Tomi Ogbaro’s feet have barely touched the ground. He has performed as Big Mac…
Ruth Connell
A proudly Scottish theatre, TV and film actress and producer and former professional dancer and choreographer. Ruth was picked as the ‘Critics…
Roy Alexander Weise (MBE)
Roy became the 19th annual winner of the James Menzies-Kitchin Award, directing his critically acclaimed, sell out production of The Mountaintop by…
Roshni Savjani
Over her time as a Stage Manager, Roshni has managed and toured over 50 professional productions. The productions vary from resident seasons…
Rosalie Craig
Evening Standard Award Winner and Olivier Award nominee for The Light Princess, Rosalie has also appeared in My Family and Other Animals…
Michele Austin
Michele was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing ‘Ragueneau’ in the 2019 West End Revival of…
Kerry Godliman
Comedienne and actor Kerry is possibly best Best known for portraying Alice in the Netflix Comedy-Drama After Life alongside Ricky Gervais. She…
Kane Husbands
Kane is the Founder and Artistic Director of The PappyShow. His work is all about community and bringing people together to move,…
Joni Ayton-Kent
Prior to getting their first TV role, Joni had built up years of experience doing theatre productions. Acting isn’t the only talent…
Jake Orr
Jake is the out-going Producer of Nottingham Playhouse, a 750 seat theatre in the heart of Nottingham city. He joined the Nottingham…
Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman is an Academy Award and Golden Globe–winning actor, recognised for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. He began…
David Ajao
David didn’t grow up in a theatrical family and chose drama as an exam subject because he thought he might pass it!…
Birgitte Strid
Birgitte established the company Oberon Teaterproduksjoner in 1999 when she graduated. She was appointed Theatre Director for Nordland Teater 2013 and has…
Ben Cracknell
Ben is a multi-award-winning Lighting Designer. He has worked extensively across the UK and Internationally. He is an Associate Artist of the…
Bernardine Evaristo OBE
Bernadine took up the role of President of the College in January 2021. She spent her teenage years acting at Greenwich Young…
Bernardine Evaristo Scholarship Winner for The Foundation Acting Course
Shannon Ward is the winner of the first Bernardine Evaristo Scholarship for The Foundation Acting Course in Sidcup. After recently completing our Acting Part-Time…
New Chair and Vice Chair Appointed
Rose Bruford College is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Sims to serve as the new Chair of the Board of…
Socially distanced sensory theatre
Students from our BA and MA Actor Musicianship courses and MA Theatre for Young Audiences course have been busy working in collaboration…
Meet Stage Manager Jack Conway
We recently caught up with 2011 Stage and Events Management graduate Jack Conway to learn more about his career and get an…
2021 Summer Online and In-Person Masterclasses and Workshops
Online Masterclasses and Workshops
Rose Bruford College online masterclasses and workshops will take place using Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to you before the masterclass with joining instructions;
- We advise you to access Zoom via a laptop or desktop computer rather than a phone. We also suggest you test your audio, visual and internet connection through Zoom, before joining the course.
- We recommend you find a quiet room or space with no other people present. You may need room to move around to take part in the online masterclasses and workshops.
- Our 2021 summer programme of short courses and professional masterclasses provide an intensive summer of learning whatever your level of experience.
In-Person Masterclasses and Workshops
We have three Sidcup campus-based in-person masterclasses to choose from.
Joshua Robinson – 2020 APHP Headshot Bursary Winner
Entering its 5th year, The APHP Headshot Bursary is a major, annual charitable initiative run by the non-profit organisation The Association of…
Visitation by American Theatre Arts BA (Hons) and DMTA Students
COMING SOON – VISITATION
A video production in collaboration with American Theatre Arts BA (Hons) students and students from our Design, Management and Technical Arts courses.
Lighting Design graduate Jessica Hung Han Yun
Jessica Hung Han Yun: a designer tripping the light fantastic
Online Study Skills Sessions
Jayne Richards and Karen Morash from our Theatre Studies BA (Hons) online learning courses are running a series of online study skill sessions.
Get to know Theatre Design BA (Hons) graduate Victoria Maytom
Victoria Maytom, a 2020 graduate from our Theatre Design BA (Hons) was recently nominated and Shortlisted for the Future Theatre Fund award. We caught up with Victoria to learn more about how this recognition supported her work as a freelance Performance and Spatial Designer.
MA Light in Performance student takes home 3rd prize at the inaugural WACKIT competition.
MA Light in Performance student Joshua Harriette wins third prize in the inaugural WACKIT competition.
Scenic Arts graduate Sadeysa Greenaway-Bailey.
A fantastic read in The Guardian about designer Sadeysa Greenaway-Bailey.
2010 Scenic Arts (Construction, Props & Painting) BA (Hons) graduate.
Graduate Jessica Whitehurst joins the WBTV Casting Program
We spoke to Jessica about the experience and how it is helping her career. “I first heard about the initiative from our…
COVID update March 2021
We are delighted that the government has responded to the lobbying from our sector and prioritised the return of students on practical courses, including the creative arts, from 8 March as part of the ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown
Graduate Emile John joins cast of Emmerdale
We are delighted to see 2020 graduate Emile John on our screens in Emmerdale.
Appointment of new Vice Principal Mary Oliver
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Vice-Principal (Academic). Mary Oliver will take up the role on 1 June 2021,…
Message to incoming 2021 students
We know that this is a uniquely challenging time to be considering your Higher Education choices. We are very aware that the effects of COVID-19 on your education, and the cancellation of exams for UK students could be causing you some additional stress or anxiety. Deciding whether to travel to the UK for your studies has become more complex than normal for international students.
Bernardine Evaristo Wins Booker Prize
Rose Bruford College Fellow, Bernardine Evaristo MBE, has been named as joint winner, alongside Margaret Attwood, of the prestigious Booker Prize for her novel Girl, Woman, Other.
Alumna Giovanna Fletcher is Queen of the castle
2006 BA(Hons) Acting graduate Giovanna Fletcher has been named the 2020 Queen of the Castle in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Guest Speakers
Greeting our new 2020 level 4 students will be this panel of guest speakers.
Freshers hoodies are here
2020 Freshers hoodies are here.
Rose Bruford School of Performance Alumni in LSi Online.
In the last two LSi magazine issues, we have been fortunate to have two graduates featured in the early stagers section.
Olivier and Black British Theatre Award Winners 2020
We are thrilled to see so many graduates featured in last night's Olivier Awards.
Rose Bruford College and Lewisham College Announce Partnership and Brand New Performing Arts Courses
This new provision includes a range of courses for 16-19s, which are designed to nurture young creatives and performers.
Black Theatre Celebrated
Rose Bruford College graduates have been at the heart of BBC programmes celebrating inspirational figures in black Theatre.
Bernardine Evaristo OBE
Bernardine Evaristo is made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Professor Bernardine Evaristo OBE is appointed President of Rose Bruford College
Professor Bernardine Evaristo OBE is appointed President of Rose Bruford College. Professor Bernardine Evaristo OBE will take up the role of President…
Ronald Swains (1931-2020)
The College is saddened to learn of the recent death of Ronald Swains, one of its fellows and long-time supporters.
Lyn Darnley (1949-2020)
The College was very sorry to learn of the recent death of Lyn Darnley one of its honorary fellows and a former Head of Voice.
Welcome to Topher Campbell, our new Programme Director of MA/MFA Collaborative Theatre Making
Topher has over 20 years of outputs spanning broadcasting, theatre, performance, writing, experimental film and site-specific work. His focus has been on sexuality, masculinity, race, human rights, memoir and climate change
Adil Hassan Annnounced As Rose Bruford College’s The Stage Scholarship Winner 2020
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance is delighted to announce the awarding of their 2020 The Stage Scholarship to Adil Hassan.
A Statement of Support from the Principal and Chair of Governors
In solidarity with the many voices protesting at the death of George Floyd in the United States, which alert us to institutional racism, violence and other forms of discrimination worldwide, we are reaching out to ensure that all of the Rose Bruford College community of students, staff and alumni feel supported.
A Further Statement by the Chair of Governors and Principal
Rose Bruford College must both listen and lead in the current conversations about addressing racism, supporting our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students, staff and alumni, and enabling learning and working spaces with true equality and inclusion at their heart.
Rose Bruford College Launches MA Light in Performance
Rose Bruford College has launched a Light in Performance Masters degree* in collaboration with world-leading Lighting Designers: Paule Constable, Michael Hulls, Andi Watson and Willie Williams.
Bruford Voices and Reflections
In response to the death of George Floyd and the debate and reflections that have followed regarding diversity within our sector and the wider community, our students and alumni have been recording their powerful messages.
Rose Bruford College Launches Online Masterclasses
London’s Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance has launched a range of online summer masterclasses and workshops run by internationally renowned practitioners including; Catherine Fitzmaurice (Fitzmaurice Voicework), Michele Shay (Acting August Wilson), Forrest McClendon (Character Driven Dramaturgy for Storytellers) and Wendell Beavers (The Somatic Performer and Six Viewpoints).
Rose Bruford College Costume Production Students Make Scrubs for NHS Heroes
Students from the Rose Bruford College BA (Hons) Costume Production programme have been putting their skills to good use during lockdown by making scrubs for NHS Trusts and GP Practices across the country through the For The Love of Scrubs campaign.
College Virtual Choir Helps Christian Powlesland Raise £1600 with Charity Single
Final year Rose Bruford College BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship student Christian Powlesland, has enlisted the help of fellow students, alumni and staff to perform and record a charity single he has written in support of the NHS and Acting for Others charity.
Trevor Rhone Commemorated by Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society
Trevor Rhone, one of Rose Bruford College's most distinguished early alumni, has been remembered in Sidcup. The Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society has designed and installed a number of banners of notable people who have been associated with Sidcup.
Rose Bruford College Alumni Nominated for Olivier Awards
The announcement of the 2020 Olivier Awards nominee list resulted in a range of nominations for Rose Bruford College alumni from the School of Performance and School of Design, Management and Technical Arts.
MA Students Collaborate with Local College and Schools for Chekhov Performance
Students from Rose Bruford College's Theatre for Young Audiences and Actor-Musicianship MA programmes have collaborated with local students on a groundbreaking project exploring how classic theatre texts can be unlocked for a range of ages.
Rose Bruford College Sponsors Edinburgh Fringe Total Theatre Award
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance has announced that it will be sponsoring a Total Theatre Award at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Introducing: Rita Estevanovich
Actor and Performer Training MA/MFA student Rita Estevanovich has joined the course via The Cayman Islands, Orlando and LA.
Ethical Governance in Covid Times: The Value of the Nolan Principles
The COVID crisis has put tremendous pressure on every institution in the Higher Education sector, without exception. In this time of uncertainty,…
Rose Bruford College Students Light Up TPi Awards
Thanks to Robe Lighting, Rose Bruford College students from BA (Hons) Creative Lighting Control and BA (Hons) Lighting Design programmes had the unique opportunity to work at the prestigious Total Production International (TPi) Awards.
MA Light in Performance students work with visual designer Willie Williams at our Lewisham College
At the end of November, our MA Light in Performance students had the pleasure to work with visual designer Willie Williams at Lewisham…
Rose Bruford College Accredits Groundbreaking GRAEAE Ensemble Programme
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance is delighted to welcome the first accredited cohort of students onto the GRAEAE Ensemble training programme.
Professor Simon Trussler (1942-2019)
It is with much sadness that we have to report the recent death of Professor Simon Trussler, Emeritus Professor of the College and a former Senior Research Fellow here.
Gennady Bogdanov Leads 2020 Summer Masterclass Offer
Rose Bruford College is delighted to announce that internationally renowned practitioner Gennady Bogdanov will be running a summer masterclass on a rare trip to the UK.
Rose Bruford College Production Raises Over £630 for Mayor of Bexley’s Charity
A performance of Market Boy by final year BA (Hons) Acting and BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship students from Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance has raised over £630 for the Mayor of Bexley’s charity appeal.
Brian Lobel Appointed as Rose Bruford College’s Professor of Theatre and Performance
Rose Bruford College has appointed Dr Brian Lobel as Professor of Theatre and Performance to continue the development and reputation of the College’s research profile and culture.
Gloria Williams Wins Black British Theatre Award
2005 BA (Hons) American Theatre Arts graduate Gloria Williams has won the Best Female Actor in a Play Award at the inaugural Black British Theatre Awards.
Lamorbey House Welcomes Open House London 2019
Grade II listed Lamorbey House and grounds will be open to the public as part of the Open House London event on Saturday 21 September 2019.
New Fellows and Honorary Fellows Conferred at Graduation Ceremony
Actor Jessica Gunning, choreographer Michael Hulls and U2 set designer Willie Williams were amongst those conferred as Fellows and Honorary Fellows at a ceremony on Friday 20 September.
Lighting Design Graduates Shortlisted for Knight of Illumination Awards
Four graduates from the College’s BA (Hons) Lighting Design programme have been shortlisted for the 2019 Knight of Illumination (KOI) awards.
Freddie Jones (1927-2019)
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance is very sorry to hear of the death of Freddie Jones, one of the institution’s most distinguished alumni.
Spotlight on: Alex Cofield
We caught up with 2014 BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts graduate Alex Cofield before he heads up to the Edinburgh Fringe with his comedy show Supernova.
Spotlight on: Nanna Gunnars
BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts graduate and Reykjavík Fringe Festival founder Nanna Gunnars talks about the influence the course has had on her career to date in our latest Spotlight on feature.
Shakira Martin to steer the Student Experience at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance has announced the appointment of Shakira Martin in the new role of Head of Student Experience.
Shakira Martin to Manage Student Experience at Rose Bruford College
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance has announced the appointment of Shakira Martin as Head of Student Experience.
Spotlight on: Molly Freeman
The latest in our Spotlight series features BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts (ETA) graduate Molly Freeman who is co-artistic director of the award-winning Smoking Apples Theatre Company.
Jake All Set to Light Up Glastonbury
Second year BA (Hons) Lighting Design student Jake Paige has been given a unique opportunity to work with Arcadia at this year’s Glastonbury Festival thanks to Robe Lighting.
Bally Gill Wins Ian Charleson Award
2015 BA (Hons) Acting graduate Bally Gill has won the prestigious Ian Charleson Award, which is given to an actor under the age of 30 for playing a classical role.
Rose Bruford College Event Raises Money for Mental Health Charity
A talent show featuring Rose Bruford College students and graduates has raised over £160 for Mind in Bexley.
Mayor’s Charity Performance Raises Record Amount
A performance by final year BA (Hons) Acting and BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship students from Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance has raised over £550 for the Mayor of Bexley’s charity appeal.
Industry Guests Meet Graduating Students Face to Face
Graduating students from Rose Bruford College’s School of Design, Management and Technical Arts hosted an industry-networking event for over 80 invited industry guests at the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) in London on Tuesday 14 May 2019.
European Theatre Arts Presents Divergent Pathways
Final year students from the BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts programme will be presenting a festival of 35 performances showcasing distintive and innovative new work in the College's Barn and Rose Theatres over a three-week period in April and May 2019.
Uzbekistan Shakespeare Project Results in Historical Performance of Hamlet
A five-year British Council funded partnership programme between London’s Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance and the Uzbekistan State Institute of Art and Culture, has culminated in the first ever UK performance of Hamlet in the Uzbekistan language.
Rose Bruford College Audiences Raise Money for Graeae Ensemble Campaign
Audiences of students, staff, alumni and members of the public helped raise over £130 for the Graeae Ensemble campaign following the theatre company’s two performances of And Others in the College’s Rose Theatre, Sidcup on Tuesday 16 April 2019.
Belfast and Brighton Acting Foundation Courses Announced
Belfast and Brighton have been announced as new locations for the College's popular Acting Foundation Course, starting in September 2019.
Gary Oldman Inspires Students on Return to Rose Bruford College
Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman returned to Rose Bruford College, on Thursday 14 February 2019, for an inspirational talk to students.
Theatre Studies Student Has Research Published
Rose Bruford College BA (Hons) Theatre Studies student Patricia Riley has recently published the second edition of her book Looking for Githa, on the life of the early 20th century playwright Githa Sowerby.
Internationally Renowned Partners Announced for College’s Unique Postgraduate Offer
Internationally renowned London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA) and Told by An Idiot have partnered with the College to deliver a series of new globally focused postgraduate programmes from October 2017.
Anatoly Vasiliev To Speak At Rose Bruford College
Acclaimed theatre director and artistic director of the Moscow Theatre School of Dramatic Arts, Anatoly Vasiliev will be presenting a talk on Tuesday 4 December at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance in Sidcup.
First Rose Bruford College Degrees Awarded
History was made when the first ever Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance degrees were awarded at a graduation ceremony in The Rose Theatre, Sidcup on Friday 14 September 2018.
Lighting Design Student Experiences Hull City of Culture
Second year BA (Hons) Lighting Design Student, Espen Karlsen has returned to Rose Bruford College following a successful industry placement at Hull City of Culture working on the Where Do We Go From Here? art installation by the internationally renowned Jason Bruges Studio.
Industry Success for 2018 Acting and Actor Musicianship Graduates
100% of 2018 BA (Hons) Acting and BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship graduates, eligible to work in the UK, have either had agent offers or progressed into employment. Agents signed to include; Olivia Bell Management, Global Artists and Howard Cook Associates and The Artists Partnership.