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GRADUATE NEWS now on ALRA:Alumni

on Monday, 08 July 2013.

This is a note to inform you that all new Graduate news items will now be on our brand new ALRA:Alumni website.

Please use this link for future 'grad' news:

http://www.alra.co.uk/alraalumni/index.php/alumni-news

Second Year Student Secures Laurence Olivier Bursary.

on Monday, 24 June 2013.

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Second year student Beth Mullen has been awarded with a prestigious Laurence Olivier Bursary. Having auditioned amongst students from each CDS drama school and interviewed by a panel of judges, Beth was successful in securing one of the bursaries. This is the fifth time in four years that an ALRA student has won and we couldn’t be prouder of Beth. It is great recognition of her talent and a promising step forward in her career as an actress.

MonologueSlam UK: The ALRA Edition It’s here!

on Thursday, 20 June 2013.

We can finally announce the competitors of MonologueSlam UK: The ALRA Edition.

Competitors of the one minute round:

Ajjaz Awad
Camilla Watson
Jeremy Ang
Jess Price
John Hogg
Jonathan McHardy
Joshua Jameson
Zara-Dee Hannay

Competitors of the three minute round:

Benjamin Hills
David Hemsted
Elliot Hadley
Joseph Lindoe
Lydea Perkins
Olivia Marei
Tom Bovington

This promises to be a night packed full of hot talent, great entertainment and familiar faces, not to mention the whole host of industry guests attending!

To purchase your ticket to MonologueSlam UK: The ALRA Edition Click Here!

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ALRA Graduate Secures Bursary at the RSC

on Thursday, 20 June 2013.

linden walcott-burtonThe RSC have recently introduced a new scheme called the ‘British Bursary’ which selects a male and female actor to go up to Stratford and work with their Directors and coaches for two weeks. This year they have chosen our very own Linden Walcott-Burton over hundreds of applicants and he is currently working with the likes of Cicely Berry and Struan Leslie.  Congratulations Linden; what an amazing opportunity! 

ALRA student wins the prestigious Lilian Baylis award

on Tuesday, 18 June 2013.

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Second year student Charlotte Boundy has been awarded a Lilian Baylis award which was presented to her at The Old Vic Theatre by Robert Lindsay on Thursday 6th June. Charlotte along with ten other drama school students were given the award in memory of Lilian Baylis who devoted her life to The Old Vic.

Congratulations Charlotte, you are a very deserved winner!

ALRA Graduate appears in hit new play ‘Skin Tight.’

on Thursday, 30 May 2013.

skin tight“It’s romantic, vigorous, erotic and chest-crushingly sad, in equal measure”

Angela Bull graduated from ALRA in 1990 and since then has set up her own theatre company ‘Epsilon Productions.’ Working alongside John Schumacher she is set to appear in the company’s hit new play ‘Skin Tight’ which is part of the Park Theatre’s opening season.

For more information about the show and to buy tickets please click here.

 

Brilliant Adventures

on Thursday, 30 May 2013.

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Have you seen what our lovely lad, 2008 graduate Robert Lonsdale is up to? Only doing fantastically well playing Luke in ‘Brilliant Adventures’ at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Critics say: “ Robert Lonsdaleas Luke is excellent in his portrayal of a reserved but moralistic genius…”

http://www.royalexchange.co.uk/event.aspx?id=659

World Premiere

Science genius Luke finally has the time to work on his incredible machine, holed up in his new flat on a near-abandoned Middlesbrough housing estate.

But when his unbalanced brother Rob introduces him to a wealthy outsider with designs on his invention, Luke is thrown into a dangerous world that threatens to tear him and his brother apart, and possibly the universe itself. 

BRILLIANT ADVENTURES is a quirky comedy about brotherhood, addiction, and breaking the laws of physics.

Written by Alistair McDowall (currently on attachment with Paines Plough and Channel 4), BRILLIANT ADVENTURES was awarded a Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2011 and was part of the Royal Court Theatre’s Young Writers Festival 2012. It is directed by Caroline Steinbeis (JMK award winner 2009).‘Working on Brilliant Adventures will be a fantastic challenge. Alistair McDowall has created a world where the extraordinary is entirely ordinary and he has managed to convince us all to go along with it. I can’t wait to see the Studio burst to life with this play.’ Caroline Steinbeis, Director."Alistair McDowall is, I think, the most exciting playwright to emerge out of English theatre in the past five years. BRILLIANT ADVENTURES is a bold, touching play. Its range, wit and humanity astonishes and inspires me by turns. He makes me want to try harder. He makes me want to write better." Simon Stephens, Playwright.

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Leading Van Productions

on Thursday, 30 May 2013.

Alra North PG graduates Rose van Leyenhorst and John Mulleady have formed a brand new theatre and film company based in Manchester.  Leading Van Productions first and foremost aim is to create new and thought provoking work in the North West of England.

Currently taking their first play on the road, you will be able to watch the performance at ALRA North's Mill at the Pier theatre on the 20th June with tickets priced at just £5.00.

Purchase tickets at The Mill at the Pier's website - http://millatthepier.co.uk/index.php/what-s-on

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rose v john mulleady

pdfTour Programme pdf download

MONOLOGUESLAM : THE ALRA EDITION

on Thursday, 30 May 2013.

An evening of networking, fun and talent!

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This summer ALRA are teaming up with TriForce Promotions and hosting the ‘Ultimate Actor’s Showcase’ - for ALRA Alumni and current students only! Yes, it’s time to unveil that at 7:30pm onFriday 5th July, ALRA grad and star of BBC’s Holby City, Jimmy Akingbola will host MonologueSlam : The ALRA Edition!

There are two rounds for you to get involved in, either the one minute or three minute round with only 10 people chosen per category.

For your chance to perform in front of an elite panel of industry judges you need to book your free slot here:

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6447367249#

Auditions will take place on 15th June at ALRA and places will go VERY FAST!

Click the link, choose a slot and register. Any problems contact ALRA grad Linden Walcott- Burton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


You can also buy tickets to be in the audience and join us for a summer evening of networking, fun and talent! Tickets for the event are £10 and can be bought here.

Auditions are fast approaching so get involved today before it’s too late!

Let’s make this a summer of ALRA Alumni Action!

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