Sunderland College students are hosting a special evening of live feel-good tunes to raise money for a local singer-songwriter’s potentially life-saving cancer treatment. The young musicians will headline ‘The Christmas Invasion’ at Independent in Sunderland with all proceeds being donated to the Fight for Faye Fund, which is raising money for Faye Fantarrow, who has … Continued
Sunderland College’s Arts Academy theatre is to be renamed as part of an ambitious rebrand and launch of a new production company. The 200-seat commercial venue at Bede Campus will be known as Theatre Eighteen, a nod to the Music and Performance faculty’s former ‘Room 18’ at Shiney Row Campus which was demolished in 2016. … Continued
Sunderland College has appointed a new Faculty Director to lead its Digital and Creative provision into an exciting and ambitious future. Sheree Rymer has taken up the role following a rigorous selection process and replaces Jane Reed who has been successfully appointed Campus Principal at Hartlepool Sixth Form. With over 20 years’ experience in education, … Continued
Sunderland College students are hoping to steal the show once again at the Light’s Out – Halloween in Sunderland event. Their zombie flash mob, in the main foyer of the Empire Cinema, was a highlight last year as the students wowed everyone with their rendition of Michael Jackson’s famous Thriller music video, along with taking … Continued
Performance students were given a special look behind the scenes of a multi award-winning West End production, Cabaret. The students enjoyed drama and dance workshops with members of Cabaret’s company cast, a Q&A with Anita Harris and James Paterson, as well as a tour of the North East’s flagship theatre which shined a spotlight on the dazzling costumes and inventive props of Rufus Norris’ smash hit. … Continued
Three dance students from Sunderland College proved that they are world class after representing Great Britain at an international cultural festival. Naomi Baker, Samantha Scott and Kirsty Wilson, who are all studying a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dance at Sunderland College, were selected to represent Great Britain at the 2018 International Cultural Festival, held … Continued
Creative Arts students were given a unique insight into life behind the scenes as a professional dancer by Birmingham Royal Ballet. Students from Level 3 Extended Diploma Dance, Level 3 Extended Diploma Musical Theatre, HND Performance Dance, and Foundation Degree Dance took part in a full day of intensive workshops with Birmingham Royal Ballet, to … Continued
