Rose Bruford College

02/06/2026

Gods. Monsters. Magic. Transformation ✨

Metamorphoses is a bold, contemporary reimagining of Ovid's ancient poem by three British playwrights.

Timeless stories are brought to life by performers from our postgraduate Actor Musicianship and Theatre for Children & Young Audiences programmes.

Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling.

📅 25 - 27 June

Find out What's On via our website. Book now via the link in comments.

26/05/2026

We’ve got some fantastic news to share 🎉

Rose Bruford College has been ranked Second in London for Teaching Quality at the Whatuni.com Student Choice Awards 2026, and placed in the Top 10 in London for University of the Year 🏆

Rose Bruford is a specialist performing arts conservatoire, and we were the only institution of our kind on a national shortlist of ten, competing against the full breadth of UK universities.

The results are based on tens of thousands of verified student reviews. To be placed this high in that company, as a conservatoire, reflects the quality of teaching here and the professional depth of the relationships between students and staff.

Thank you to all students who took the time to share their experiences and help showcase the College community. Reviews can still be submitted year-round at whatuni.com.

Read more:
https://www.bruford.ac.uk/rose-bruford-college-ranked-second-in-london-for-teaching-quality-at-the-whatuni-student-choice-awards-2026/

Rose Bruford College has been ranked second in London for Lecturers and Teaching Quality and in the top 10 in London for University of the Year at the

15/05/2026

Interested in seeing spectacular aerial performance in your local area? 🌿✨

Step into the woods and experience an unforgettable journey through nature, history and community with People Have The Power, an immersive aerial promenade performance set within the beautiful surroundings of Lesnes Abbey Woods.

Guided through the woodland and ruins, audiences will encounter a powerful story of hope, connection and collective action to protect the past, present and future of these treasured spaces.

Created by final year BA European Theatre Arts and BA Costume Production students from Rose Bruford College, in collaboration with Scarabeus Aerial Theatre Company, this unique production combines performance, movement and aerial theatre in a truly atmospheric setting.

📍 Lesnes Abbey Woods
📅 Thursday 4 June
13:00 - 14:15 & 15:45 - 17:00

📅 Friday 5 June
14:00 - 15:15

Find out more and book tickets here: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/event/eta-in-situ-2026/

The Lesnes Abbey Page London Borough of Bexley

15/05/2026

You might not know this but we’re big fans here at Rose Bruford and World Cup fever has started hitting ⚽

Two of our alumni star in the BBC’s hotly anticipated new drama mini-series ‘Dear England’, available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Sunday 24 May.

Lewis Shepherd (2022) plays Dele Alli, and Sam Baker Jones (2018) plays Jack Grealish.

Lewis was a Spotlight Prize nominee in his graduation year and previously played Dele in the National Theatre production of 'Dear England'.

Sam is represented by Curtis Brown, with his screen credits including the feature film ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.’

On top of this, our Women’s football team the Rockets are currently in the semi-finals of the Drama School league! Up the Rockets 🚀

So… who are you supporting this World Cup? 👇

The show will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Sunday 24 May

14/05/2026

The team at Time Out London have just confirmed something we knew all along - is the world’s best city for culture 🎉

Our home city also scored the highest for out of the 150 cities surveyed.

Generations of alumni can be found working across almost every major production in the city and beyond.

This Spring Season alone, our alumni are on stage or behind-the-scenes of more than 40 London productions and major musicals 🎭

When you join the College, you become part of a close-knit creative community of dedicated professionals shaping the future of theatre and live performance and you get the world's greatest cultural city on your doorstep.

Read the article via the link in comments.

13/05/2026

This is where your creative future begins ✨

Join us for our Summer Open Day on Saturday 27 June and explore life at Rose Bruford College.

Tour our campus, meet lecturers and current students, discover our training, and get a feel for our community.

- Explore our facilities
- Learn about our courses
- Experience our creative community
- Ask questions about student life and careers 💬

Book now via the link in comments.

11/05/2026

A huge night for Adolescence at the 2026.🏆

Special congratulations to alumni Hannah Walters and Stephen Graham. Stephen was awarded Best Leading Actor, securing his first BAFTA after seven nominations.

According to The Big Issue, more than 140 million people worldwide watched the show in its first three months, sparking important conversations around violence against women and girls.

The series also became the most watched show on Netflix in 75 countries, demonstrating the global reach of powerful storytelling.

In his acceptance speech, Graham shared a message for aspiring young actors:

“We’re not digging holes, we’re not digging ditches, we’re not saving lives, but we have the opportunity to tell the human condition, and we have the obligation to tell beautiful stories and we need to keep that going.”

Read the BBC coverage: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y76dll19po

Read Hannah Walters' interview in The Big Issue: https://www.bigissue.com/culture/tv/adolescence-producer-hannah-walters-tv-interview/

The hit Netflix drama wins a record four Bafta TV Awards, including one for 16-year-old Owen Cooper.

08/05/2026

Interested in trying something new? Looking to stay active in a friendly, social way?

Join us for the launch of Walking Rugby at Rose Bruford College on on Friday 15 May in partnership with Age UK Bexley and Bexley Rugby.

This is a relaxed, no-pressure session for anyone who hasn’t played before. Come along, watch a demonstration game, and give it a try with support from experienced players and coaches.

📍 11:00am start at Rose Bruford College Reception followed by a practice session in Lamorbey Park
☕ Refreshments available from 12:00pm in the College café

Everyone welcome!

For further information please contact 07759013988

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06/05/2026

On 2 June, we’re delighted to welcome industry professionals to campus for Face to Face - our annual exhibition celebrating our graduating Design and Production students ✨

This is a chance to connect with emerging talent across costume, lighting, scenic arts, stage management, and audio, and to get a first look at the creativity, technical skill and innovation shaping the next generation of the industry.

If you’re a company working across theatre, film, live events or creative production, we’d love to see you there.

Book your industry placee 👇
https://www.bruford.ac.uk/event/face-to-face-design-and-production-showcase-2026/

About Please join us to for Face to Face 2026, our annual exhibition from students graduating from 6 undergraduate courses in Design and Production. Open

01/05/2026

Discover where a degree in Stage Management could take you ✨

From theatre to live events and projects at the intersection of art & technology, our alumni are building dynamic, creative careers.

Meet our alumni 👇
https://www.bruford.ac.uk/where-are-they-now-meet-our-stage-management-alumni-calling-the-shots/

While stage management is often associated with work behind the scenes, the skills it develops translate far beyond the stage. Our graduates are shaping