Bristol Institute of Performing Arts - BIPA

Bristol Institute of Performing Arts - BIPA The Bristol Institute of Performing Arts | Education for a world stage. At BIPA we believe the day is not complete until you've made time to create.

At BIPA students work with our staff of experienced performers, directors and teachers developing the skills and knowledge required to prepare you to take your place on the world stage. Bristol Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) is proudly part of SGS College

BIPA is more than just professional training, with excellent industry connections students are frequently taking part in workshops, studen

t led socials and international trips. A high level of expectation and discipline is partnered with support and guidance, ensuring our students reach their full potential. Students are encouraged to become more than just exceptional performers but also creative practitioners of their own work.

What. A. Moment. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈We’re still living off the high of closing the Bristol Pride stage with our iconic Xtina numb...
24/07/2026

What. A. Moment. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

We’re still living off the high of closing the Bristol Pride stage with our iconic Xtina number! Huge congratulations to our phenomenal Pride performance team for bringing the energy, the talent and the celebration to an incredible finale. 💜

Bristol might be hotter than Manhattan right now…But ‘Midnight in Manhattan’ brought the heat. 🔥Here’s a look back at Mi...
18/07/2026

Bristol might be hotter than Manhattan right now…
But ‘Midnight in Manhattan’ brought the heat. 🔥

Here’s a look back at Midnight in Manhattan at The Mount Without brought to life by our talented Level 3 Dance and Level 3 Technical Theatre students earlier this academic year. ✨🎭

11/06/2026

Part 3 of 4 - A Most Wuthering Scandel

Directed by:
Jake Aston
Rebecca Mancini

Choreography by:
Jake Aston
Rebecca Mancini
Jada Pinnock

Videography:
Jake Gibson
Kyle Richardson

Dancers:
BA(Hons) Commercial Dance for Stage & Screen

Production assistants:
Ella Thorne
Kelsey Hall
Macy Carpenter

Location: Hestercombe

11/06/2026

Part 2 of 4 - A Most Wuthering Scandel

Directed by:
Jake Aston
Rebecca Mancini

Choreography by:
Jake Aston
Rebecca Mancini
Jada Pinnock

Videography:
Jake Gibson
Kyle Richardson

Dancers:
BA(Hons) Commercial Dance for Stage & Screen

Production assistants:
Ella Thorne
Kelsey Hall
Macy Carpenter

Location: Hestercombe

11/06/2026

Part 1 of 4 - A Most Wuthering Scandel

Directed by:
Jake Aston
Rebecca Mancini

Choreography by:
Jake Aston
Rebecca Mancini
Jada Pinnock

Videography:
Jake Gibson
Kyle Richardson

Dancers:
BA(Hons) Commercial Dance for Stage & Screen

Production assistants:
Ella Thorne
Kelsey Hall
Macy Carpenter

Location: Hestercombe

BA (Hons) Commercial Dance for Stage and Screen are back out on location!Bringing big energy to  with  behind the lens, ...
04/06/2026

BA (Hons) Commercial Dance for Stage and Screen are back out on location!

Bringing big energy to with behind the lens, capturing our dancers in action for another exciting stage and screen project.

Big moves. Stunning setting. Serious talent.

07/05/2026

Jesus Christ Superstar 🌟

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Congratulations team, we are so proud of everyone involved ⚡️

🎥

Cast
Jesus - Ffion Bowley
Judas - Charlie Ashpole
Mary Magdalene - Amber Louise Jones
Pontius Pilate - Meg Brimble
Caiaphas - Sarah Martin
Annas - Emily Harding
Peter - Lottie Lee
Simon Zealotes - Poppy Challenor
King Herod - Esme Hawkins
Ensemble - Anya Selvester
Ensemble - Mercedes Simister
Ensemble / Understudy Jesus - Eloise Cross
Understudy Judas - Sarah Martin
Ensemble / Understudy Mary Magdalene - Katie Francis-Teague
Ensemble / Understudy Pontius Pilate - Lotty Sealey
Ensemble / Understudy Caiaphas - Yasi Hurst
Understudy Annas - Meg Brimble
Ensemble / Understudy Peter - Elisa Ferretti
Ensemble / Understudy Simon Zealotes - Binny Banner
Ensemble / Understudy King Herod - Maya Finn

Band
Keys 1 / MD - Matt Richardson
Keys 2 - Sian Noctor
Guitars - Andy Jones
Bass - Tom Hillier
Percussion - Catherine Herring

Production
Director - Stuart McLoughlin
Choreographer - Valerie Voisey
Musical Director - Matt Richardson
BIPA Artistic Director & Head of BIPA - Jack Maurice
External Relations - Ben Winter
Production Manager - Fran Hollingworth
Production Coordinator - Alfie Uphill
Production Coordinator - Tom Hatch
Deputy Stage Manager / Stage Manager - Harvey Kew
Deputy Stage Manager / Stage Manager - Rebecca Lewis
Lighting Designer - Lizzy Walker
Lighting Designer - Max Bradley
Sound Designer - Gracie Marshall
Sound No. 2 - Dawson Panter-Wray
Set Designer - James Stockwell

Address

WISE Campus, New Road
Bristol
BS348LP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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