Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Meet our BA Professional Acting graduating class of 2026! 😊

Our wonderful students have just completed their final performances for our summer festival and are getting ready to enter the world of acting.

For more information about our graduating students, click the link to their graduate pages in our bio. 👉

Nathaniel Abdo
Callum Anthony
Beau Bradfield
Benjamin Cain
Olivia Carville
Oliver Croft
Osian Davies
Albi Dawkins
Amé Emore
Tobi Grace
Daisy Graceson
Odhrán Grimes
Mirelle Gipson
Elise Ria Harrison
Violet Harvey
Nia Johal
Orphin Kousseba Bakala
Akua Mensah
Tom Miller-Marshal
Alfie Morton
Dylan McLane
Charlie Oswin
Elis Owen
Elysia Showan
Dannielle Stevenson
Vedavali (Diya) Vencatasawmy
Honor Wiggins

Our MA Drama Writing students enjoyed a packed day in London last week, gaining valuable insights from some of the industry's leading voices in new writing. 😄

The group took part in an inspiring Q&A with Beth Flintoff, Associate Writer at the Royal Court, and met with Steve Harper, Literary Manager at Theatre503. They also visited Paines Plough, where they had the opportunity to chat with the literary team and learn more about championing new writing and developing playwrights.

A fantastic day of networking, learning, and connecting with the theatre industry!

Treat yourself to a summer of theatre! 😄

Last but not least, our summer festival double bill of Blackthorn and Island Town starts this Thursday.

Come watch the next generation of actors, designers, directors and theatre makers...

🎟️ Get your tickets now, link in comments!

📸Lucy Alder

It's almost time to meet Nell Gwynn at To***co Factory Theatres this summer season!

As you can see from these rehearsal pictures, you're going to be in for quite the show!

🎟️Book tickets now via our website
🗓️Sat 13 Jun 2026 - Sat 20 Jun 2026
📸 Frankie Brown
2 m

Our Graduate Exhibition is fast approaching. We will be celebrating our talented students across designers, costume makers and theatre technicians.

📆1-4 July
📍

Our Costume students held a photoshoot the other day to showcase their amazing work! There's more to see at the exhibition 😍

🌟Pink medieval-fantasy dress
Made by Jenna Simpkins
Modelled by BA Professional Acting Student, Ruby Decent .decent

🌟Green 1930's-inspired bias cut dress Made by Neve Parker Modelled by Alicia Sewell

🌟1897 Grey Day Dress
Made by Eleanor Finlay
Modelled by Neve Parker

🌟Red Ballroom dress
Made by Alicia Sewell
Modelled by Alicia Sewell

🌟17th-century Yellow and black dress after Johannes Vermeer
Made by Eleanor Finlay
Modelled by Isobel Finlay

🌟Jack of plates/ medieval armour -
Made by Lee Dartnell l
Modelled by Head of Movement
Jonathan Howell

Learn the importance of collaboration, expand your imagination and upskill on your acting with our Creating Devised Theatre course 😄

Your course leader, Liz Felton has run many successful devising courses; just listen to what some of her past students have to say...

“There have been countless times I have been in auditions, especially at the NT and the RSC, where improvising and devising movement have been asked for and having had the opportunity to train in this at BOVTS I feel confident in my own creativity. I never felt devising was something I would be skilled at, but Liz helped us all to find our footing and develop a process we can reach for again and again.”

Petra Joan Athene, BA class of ‘22, currently touring the Olivier Award-winning Boy at the Back of the Class

“…devising as a group with Liz was a truly major shift in my training at BOVTS in terms of my confidence and the possibilities of characters I have within me that I can explore. I can’t thank Liz enough.”
Lucy Jarvis-Chase, current MFA Professional Acting student, starring in Nelly Gwynn this summer season

“Since graduating from BOVTS and entering the industry, it has become clear that what we learned through our devising experience forms the backbone of how rehearsals and productions are run. It is an experience that feels essential to any theatre-maker.”
Clara Wessley, MFA Class of ‘25 currently touring The Spy Who Came in From the Cold

“Working with Liz while training at BOVTS was and is one of my core memories…It really was one of the most freeing, collaborative and joyful experiences I have had in as far as devising as a team in the theatre. It felt seamless and as though we could create anything at all…I often think back to the work and how it made me feel…”
Sam Henderson BA Class of ‘19. Currently working on a multimedia piece of mixed animation for his own music video

“I hadn't devised in this way before. Learning with Liz meant there was such clear structure and tools to play with that I found myself bursting to fill in the gaps and create!”
Hollie Hurrell, MFA Class of ‘25, currently adapting Pericles from Liz Felton project last year.

The bank holiday started with a bang with our first brilliant double bill of our Summer Season! 🌞

Both Four Play and Meat are "exciting, messy, full of people trying to work out who they are in real time." Fearlessly exploring intimacy and modern relationships.

Thanks so much to everyone who came along. Don't forget to book your tickets to the rest of our exciting Summer Season line-up. Link in bio. 👉

📸