Rose Bruford College

06/10/2026

Please join us for Autumn Season, a vibrant season of contemporary and classic plays staged in collaboration with Bruford's technical programmes. Starts November 4th

🎟️ Book your tickets now via https://www.bruford.ac.uk/life-at-the-college/whats-on/

05/10/2026

What does it feel like to study at Rose Bruford?

Choosing where to study is about more than a league-table position. It's about finding somewhere you'll be taught well, receive useful feedback, have opportunities to put your learning into practice and become part of a creative community.

Recent student feedback suggests that our students value the learning and feedback experience.

🎓 More than 96% of students expressed satisfaction with teaching in the Guardian University Guide 2027 Drama & Dance table

⭐ The Complete University Guide 2027 places Rose Bruford third for student satisfaction among the 14 specialist institutions

💬 Student satisfaction with academic feedback is rising according to the latest Guardian University Guide

Our teaching is shaped by professional practice, research, innovation and engagement with the creative industries, while more than 200 shows and events take place across the College each year.

Students spend their time learning and creating alongside people from different disciplines, building relationships and sharing experiences that continue long after a particular class or production has finished.

Want to know what it's really like? Come and see for yourself.

Meet our tutors, talk to current students and explore the spaces where our students learn, rehearse, make and perform.

👉 Read more and book an Open Day via the link in comments.

02/10/2026

🎓 Rose Bruford 2026 graduates, this one's for you!

📬 This is your last chance to check your College email before your account closes.

It’s really important that you take a moment to share your personal contact details so that you can get involved in the next Graduate Outcomes survey.

And, of course, it’s a great way to stay part of the Bruford community! ❤️

Check your email one last time and make sure you’ve completed the contact form.

23/09/2026

Your 2026 Graduation album has dropped 👌

Follow the link to view and download 📸
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Credit: Paul Cochrane

18/09/2026

Congratulations to Rose Bruford College alumni whose work features in this year’s Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre Awards nominations, including actor-musician Gloria Obianyo (Class of 2016), who has been nominated for Best Supporting Performance for her role in AS YOU LIKE IT, a Theatre Royal Bath production.

Further actor musicianship alum feature in award-nominated productions:

Matt Heslop (Class of 2019), is part of the cast of CALENDAR GIRLS: THE MUSICAL which has just wrapped at Theatre By The Lake, nominated for Best Musical Production.

Silas Wyatt-Barke (Class of 2014) was part of the cast of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Birmingham Repertory Theatre over the summer, nominated for Best Musical Production.

Lloyd Gorman (Class of 2007) and more recent graduate Adryne Caulder-James (Class of 2024) were part of the cast of TREASURE ISLAND: A NEW MUSICAL ADVENTURE which ran at Bristol Old Vic earlier this year, nominated for Best Show for Children & Young People.

In creative teams, Ryan Joseph Stafford was Lighting Designer for Welsh National Theatre/Rose Theatre co-production OUR TOWN which starred Michael Sheen, nominated for Best Play Revival, whilst Izzy Circou (Class of 2012) was Deputy Stage Manager on new Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Theatre co-production KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, nominated for Best Musical Production.

Rose Bruford College was the first institution anywhere in the world to establish a dedicated actor-musicianship training programme and has a long-standing reputation for developing world-class practitioners across performance and creative disciplines, including lighting design. The legacy of these programmes is something we are immensely proud of.

Congratulations to Gloria, Matt, Silas, Lloyd, Adryne, Ryan and Izzy and to everyone involved in these productions.

The awards ceremony will take place on 12 October.

Feeling inspired? Discover training at Rose Bruford. Visit Bruford.ac.uk

Find out more via Olivier Awards

17/09/2026

Get ready for Ready, Steady, Light 🔥

On 15 October, industry practitioners will come together for a unique lighting competition, transforming the landscape of Lamorbey House and Gardens.

In partnership with the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) and IALD, the event brings together professional lighting designers and students studying lighting, design and stage management for an evening of creativity, collaboration and live practice.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to experience professional practice in a live environment, while working alongside leading practitioners from the lighting industry.

Ready, Steady, Light is open to industry only. Members and teams can book via the SLL website.

Discover more via the link in comments.

📷 Image with thanks to Graham Baker Photography

15/09/2026

Calling Summer 2025 graduates 📢

Your Graduate Outcomes survey has landed!

The Graduate Outcomes survey exists to improve the experience of future students. That's why we want to hear from you. We'd like to understand more about your career path and experiences after leaving higher education.

📬 You'll find it in your inbox, but please check your spam, junk, and any other folders (like "Promotions" or "Other") where your email provider might have tucked it away.

📱 Prefer texts? The Graduate Outcomes team will also send you a secure survey link via SMS, so keep an eye out on your messages.

Make sure you don't miss your chance to have your say.

14/09/2026

1 week to go! ✨🍂

Undergraduate Welcome Week lands on campus on 21 September, followed by Postgraduate Welcome Week from 28 September.

Find everything you need via the link in comments.

Or, for general support, advice and guidance, reach out to our Student Life team at [email protected]

We can’t wait to welcome you to our community.

See you soon! 🧳👋

14/09/2026

11/09/2026

Today, we were delighted to officially confer alumna Macarena Gómez as a Fellow of Rose Bruford College✨

A celebrated actor known for her work across film and television, Macarena has enjoyed an impressive career since graduating from Rose Bruford. It was wonderful to welcome her back to the College and celebrate this special recognitionas part of our Class of 2026 graduation celebrations.

Congratulations, Macarena ❤️

Hoy nos sentimos encantados de conferir oficialmente a nuestra exalumna Macarena Gómez el título de Fellow de Rose Bruford College ✨

Reconocida actriz con una destacada trayectoria en cine y televisión, Macarena ha desarrollado una impresionante carrera desde su paso por Rose Bruford. Ha sido un placer darle la bienvenida de nuevo al College y celebrar este reconocimiento especial como parte de las celebraciones de graduación de nuestra promoción de 2026.

¡Enhorabuena, Macarena! ❤️