THE NEXT generation of thespians had a taste of life in the professional arts world during a visit to Birmingham Rep.
The Year 10 Performing Arts from Cockshut Hill School visited the theatre as the final stage of their in-depth studies on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Working in a proper rehearsal space alongside a professional actor, they were immersed in the kind of environment that shapes careers in the arts — developing their craft, responding to professional direction, and seeing first-hand how the skills they have been building in school translate into the wider creative world.
Jody Clarke, principal at Cockshut Hill School, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for our Year 10 students to step outside the classroom and experience the performing arts in a real, professional setting.
“Working alongside a professional actor in a proper rehearsal space brought their Frankenstein studies to life in a way that simply isn’t possible within school walls. Seeing the learners rise to that environment was exciting, and we hope it plants a seed for some of them about what a future in the arts could look like.”