We would like to pay tribute to the late Robert Demeger who passed away on Sunday.  Rob was a much loved director at ALRA for many years and a hugely successful actor.

A memorial celebration will be held later this year.

Painting time at The Mill....

We are delighted to introduce our brand new ALRA: App for iPhone/iPad and Android mobile devices.  The new app contains a host of brand new features, which have been developed to offer more interactivity while you study at ALRA or to keep in touch with ALRA information while on the go.

So what’s new?

• Using GPS, it is much easier to find an ALRA campus using our locations tab.
• Send us a photo direct by using the app, where the best images will be used on our ‘photo of the day’ section on the website.
• Buy tickets to our shows direct from the app
• Record lesson notes, using the voice-recording app where the notes will be saved directly on your device.
• Receive notifications from us to keep up to date on everything ‘ALRA’.
• Access our funding guide and template letters
• Watch ALRA:tv direct from the app

To download the app, please search for ALRA in Google Play or iTunes.

Tread Acting School teach workshops to 7-18 year olds, and they will be teaching workshops at ALRA North every Thursday.

A few places have become available on our Stage Management & Technical Theatre course in London and we are on the lookout for passionate, hardworking individuals who are keen to forge careers in event management, special effects, lighting, sound, prop and stage design.

During your training you will gain a professional knowledge of the industry and will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities from small- scale theatres to large multi-media events. In addition you will undertake a professional work placement.

The course encourages you to develop a strategy for survival in the profession. Production work takes place in ALRA’s flexible theatre working with professional directors and designers. ALRA also tours to external venues providing you with valuable experience on the road.

In 2011/12, SMTT students co-ordinated two week-long tours to schools and colleges, managing the cast's travel plans and accommodation, and managing the get in and get out at each venue. Two ALRA shows programmed at Tara Arts were also handled by SMTT students.

If this sounds like the course for you then please contact us at: email or call us on: 0208 8706475 to arrange an interview.

For more information please visit: http://www.alra.co.uk/index.php/2011-09-08-12-25-35/stage-management-a-technical-theatre

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Electrics are in and plastering done, the studio rooms are taking shape beautifully...

Sarah Bolton has been doing her PGCE (UCLAN) with Alra supporting the teaching on the Foundation courses for the last two years. Staff and students at Alra are delighted to hear of her recent graduation and of being awarded a Grade 1 in her qualification. Sarah is the first PGCE student to achieve the qualification through work at Alra and the school now looks forward to many more.

And now the electrics are in place, things are moving fast here at ALRA North.

Work is progressing at The Mill at the Pier and our brand new studio spaces are starting to take shape.  Exciting times here at ALRA North.

Only a few days in and things are beginning to take shape nicely at The Mill at the Pier.

Our big move over to the Annexe at the Mill at the Pier is finally underway and we are packing up trunk loads of scripts, yoga mats and practice skirts and moving to our new home in Wigan!

Work has also started on the studios at the Mill so watch this space, photos will be uploaded to track our progress.

Look out Trencherfield Mill, we’re coming to get you!