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Theatre
The Theatre is fully kitted out, providing all our Performing Arts students a real feel of a theatre environment!
Kidderminster College Theatre is a 100-seat black box theatre with a fully equipped sound system and lighting rig. It is fitted with a sprung floor and a Harlequin dance floor. The lighting rig comprises a Zero 88 Orb, eight Zero 88 Beta packs, and three dimmers. It boasts various generic and intelligent fixtures such as Martin and Emulen8 movers, Elumen8 and Strand Fresnel's, ETC profiles and other flood, spot and par lighting. The theatre has a Behringer X32 digital desk paired with an active Turbosound PA system. The space caters for various performances, including dance, musical theatre, acting, music, workshops and corporate events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will I be studying?
Our Theatre is based in our Main Campus on Market Street, Kidderminster. Students studying Performing Arts will have access to our Theatre during practical work, to gain an insight into the facilities used in the Performing Arts industry.
What facilities can I use outside of my studies?
We aim to provide our students with an excellent learning experience that gives them the practical skills to make a difference within the industry. At college, you'll embrace your independence, make lifelong friends and access our award-winning facilities and activities.
At Kidderminster College, we aim to give you as many opportunities as possible to have fun alongside your studies, including guest speakers, work experience, trips and on-campus events.
Are there places to eat and socialise?
In the Main Campus on Market Street, our Cafe Relish is on-site, providing hot and cold food, drinks and a space to sit and eat.
If you don't fancy that, you can walk straight into the town centre, which hosts a variety of food places, including McDonald's, Greggs, Subway and Costa Coffee. In walking distance, there are shops also, including Tesco's, Morrisons and Aldi.
Do you have study areas for students?
On the Main Campus in Market Street, we have a number of areas for students to sit down, relax and study, including a common space, mezzanine and our Student Experience Centre.
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Meet our students and tutors!
Glyn Taylor-Marshall
Tutor - Art and Design & Performing ArtsMy specialist area is in the arts, where I am versed in most mediums, e.g. performance skills/theatre, fine art, and contemporary/conceptual processes, including Live Art. I hold a BA in Fine art and an MA in Performance Studies. My teaching degree also specialises in learners with additional needs, and I hold a further qualification at Level 5 in Special Needs Education. I am an avid record collector, and I feel it is important to introduce my learners to all parts of popular culture, including music, politics and current ethical topics.
Laura-Beth Connelly
Tutor - DanceLaura-Beth is a professional dancer who specialises in contemporary dance and is also trained in jazz, lyrical, tap & Ballet. She holds a BA Hons in Dance Performance and a PGCE-PCET specialising in dance. Laura-Beth trained overseas at the University of Malta, where she expanded her knowledge of contemporary techniques; release, flying low, contact improvisation, partnering and Ballet. During her studies, LB was selected to perform works across London from established and upcoming choreographers such as Sian Hopkins, Riccardo Buscarini, Joe Garbett and Jason Mabana. LB has danced in Alan Carr’s ‘I don’t like Mondays ‘ and performed with TDS productions on 'The One Show'. Laura-Beth also works with Translucent Dance Company and toured their performance of ‘Deep Water’. LB is passionate and enthusiastic about learning, developing and teaching and is excited to support the next generation of dancers to grow and develop!
Grace Willetts
Tutor - DanceGrace trained at SOTE Birmingham and at Addict Dance Academy in Leicester. At the age of 10, Grace successfully auditioned for English Youth Ballet’s production of Swan Lake at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. She later performed at The New Alexandra Theatre in several Charity Galas and Musicals throughout her early teenage years. At the age of 16, Grace successfully auditioned to dance professionally as part of the ensemble for the UK Arena Tour of Elf the musical. Grace then gained places at a range of different vocational schools to train full time including Bird college, The Brighton Academy and Stella Mann. She decided to train at Addict Dance Academy. Grace has qualifications in IDTA Ballet, IDTA Theatre Craft, IDTA Modern Jazz, IDTA Ballet Associate, IDTA Musical Theatre, IDTA Freestyle Associate, LCM Popular Music – Vocal & BA Hons in Dance. Grace works across the Levels 2, 3, 4 & 5 Dance and Theatre courses.
Catherine Williams
Head of DepartmentMy journey spanning the hair and beauty industry and education sector has been marked by unwavering dedication, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for nurturing the next generation of hair and beauty professionals. I look forward to continuing this enriching journey, leaving an indelible mark on both the industry and the lives of those I have the privilege to educate and inspire.