Leeds Conservatoire News

Davina Manuel Mokwenye In Character As Mama Bear

14 August 2024 Recent Graduate Makes Professional Debut in Shrek the Musical

A performer who trained at Leeds Conservatoire is making her professional debut in Shrek the Musical at London’s Eventim Apollo. Davina Manuel-Mokwenye secured her first job just prior to graduating.

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Joseph Wolff. Photo Credit: David John Headshots

23 January 2024 Graduate Hopes Hit Musical is Catalyst for Change

Joseph Wolff, a star from a new hit musical, is hoping the show could usher in a fresh era for disabled actors.

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18 December 2023 Leeds Conservatoire Connections in Year of Culture Closing Chapter

Leeds will end its Year of Culture on a high with an original new show this festive season. The cast includes a Musical Theatre Senior Lecturer, and an Acting graduate.

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Elliot Broadfoot In Leeds Conservatoire's Production Of Stephen Sondheim's Company. Credit Robling Photography

23 October 2023 Musical Theatre Graduate Makes Rising Star Shortlist in West End Wilma Awards

The Wilma Awards celebrate the best of UK theatre. 2023 Musical Theatre graduate Elliot Broadfoot is one of just three performers in the Rising Star category.

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6 June 2023 Leeds Conservatoire Represented in The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

Emily Ridge, a graduating member of the conservatoire's Musical Theatre cohort, is a finalist in the competition taking place in the Sondheim Theatre on 11 June.

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31 May 2023 Students Cast in Creative Collaboration for LEEDS 2023

Musical Theatre and Popular Music students from the conservatoire performed as part of the choir in a brand-new work by musician Corinne Bailey Rae and choreographer Sharon Watson.

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