Patron Support
patron support
patron support
Our
Patrons
Our patrons, some of the most renowned names in Creative and Performing Arts, are trailblazers who inspire innovation and excellence and lead the way for CAPA College and our graduates.
West End Star
West End Actress and Broadway Singer Kerry Ellis is best known for her roles in ‘We Will Rock you’, ‘Wicked’ and ‘Les Miserables’.
Choreographer
World-Famous Choreographer and Theatre Director, Dame Arlene, is best known for her role as a Judge on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
West End Star
West End Star and Producer Shanay Holmes is know for her role in ‘Oliver!’ and ‘The Bodyguard; she also Co-Founded MusicalCon!
West End Star
Amara has starred in Les Miserables, My Fair Lady and Won ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ at the 2018 Stage Debut Awards.
Professional Dancer
Co-Founder of ‘Can you Dance’, Tom has previously worked with the like of Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Rihanna and Elton John.
Set Designer
Morgan Large is an Award winning Designer known for his work on ‘Newsies’, and ‘Sister Act’ and recognition by the Olivier Awards.
Director
Dermot Daly is an Award-Winning Filmmaker, Actor and Director; Nominated for Best Director at Black British Theatre Awards 2024.
Principal Dancer
Former Dancer, Edward Watson MBE, held the Principal Dancer Role at The Royal Ballet of London, where he now Coaches.
Photographer
Award Winning Photographer Hannah Starkey was granted Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2019.
Recent
Projects
Dame Arleen Phillips MBE
Our students performed at the official launch on The Arts and Minds Campaign, held at the Tate Modern London. The campaign is a collaborative initiative comprising over 20 organisations, including the National Education Union, which advocates for the reintroduction and enhancement of arts education in schools, emphasizing that EVERY child should have the opportunity to study Creative Arts – something we at CAPA College have always championed and is at the very core of our values!
It was inspiring to see so many people there in support, including our wonderful CAPA College Patron, Dame Arleen Phillips MBE who is one of the campaign’s Arts Ambassadors.
Tom Shilcock
Tom Shilcock joined our students to deliver a Contemporary Dance Masterclass.
Dermot Daly
Our 2nd-year students spent ‘Life After CAPA College’ week immersed in masterclasses and workshops with professionals from top conservatoires, universities, and industries. Those included a directing Masterclass from patron Dermot Daly.
Shanay Holmes
Our students had an incredible weekend at Musical Con 2024, created and hosted by patron Shanay Holmes. Our students took part in two incredible Main Stage performances including joining the star of the West End for the Closing Show. Stars included Shanay Holmes, Layton Williams, Tobias Curley, Desmond Dacc, Alice Fern and Sophie Evans.
Our
Patrons
Our patrons, some of the most renowned names in Creative and Performing Arts, are trailblazers who inspire innovation and excellence and lead the way for CAPA College and our graduates.
West End Star
West End Actress and Broadway Singer Kerry Ellis is best known for her roles in ‘We Will Rock you’, ‘Wicked’ and ‘Les Miserables’.
Choreographer
World-Famous Choreographer and Theatre Director, Dame Arlene, is best known for her role as a Judge on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
West End Star
Amara has starred in Les Miserables, My Fair Lady and Won ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ at the 2018 Stage Debut Awards.
Professional Dancer
Co-Founder of ‘Can you Dance’, Tom has previously worked with the like of Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Rihanna and Elton John.
Director
Dermot Daly is an Award-Winning Filmmaker, Actor and Director; Nominated for Best Director at Black British Theatre Awards 2024.
West End Star
West End Star and Producer Shanay Holmes is know for her role in ‘Oliver!’ and ‘The Bodyguard; she also Co-Founded MusicalCon!
Set Designer
Morgan Large is an Award winning Designer known for his work on ‘Newsies’, and ‘Sister Act’ and recognition by the Olivier Awards.
Principal Dancer
Former Dancer, Edward Watson MBE, held the Principal Dancer Role at The Royal Ballet of London, where he now Coaches.
Photographer
Award Winning Photographer Hannah Starkey was granted Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2019.
Dame Arleen Phillips MBE
Our students performed at the official launch on The Arts and Minds Campaign, held at the Tate Modern London. The campaign is a collaborative initiative comprising over 20 organisations, including the National Education Union, which advocates for the reintroduction and enhancement of arts education in schools, emphasizing that EVERY child should have the opportunity to study Creative Arts – something we at CAPA College have always championed and is at the very core of our values!
It was inspiring to see so many people there in support, including our wonderful CAPA College Patron, Dame Arleen Phillips MBE who is one of the campaign’s Arts Ambassadors.
Tom Shilcock
Tom Shilcock joined our students to deliver a Contemporary Dance Masterclass.
Dermot Daly
Our 2nd-year students spent ‘Life After CAPA College’ week immersed in masterclasses and workshops with professionals from top conservatoires, universities, and industries. Those included a directing Masterclass from patron Dermot Daly.
Shanay Holmes
Our students had an incredible weekend at Musical Con 2024, created and hosted by patron Shanay Holmes. Our students took part in two incredible Main Stage performances including joining the star of the West End for the Closing Show. Stars included Shanay Holmes, Layton Williams, Tobias Curley, Desmond Dacc, Alice Fern and Sophie Evans.
Our
Patrons
Our patrons, some of the most renowned names in Creative and Performing Arts, are trailblazers who inspire innovation and excellence and lead the way for CAPA College and our graduates.
West End Star
West End Actress and Broadway Singer Kerry Ellis is best known for her roles in ‘We Will Rock you’, ‘Wicked’ and ‘Les Miserables’.
Choreographer
World-Famous Choreographer and Theatre Director, Dame Arlene, is best known for her role as a Judge on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
West End Star
Amara has starred in Les Miserables, My Fair Lady and Won ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ at the 2018 Stage Debut Awards.
Professional Dancer
Co-Founder of ‘Can you Dance’, Tom has previously worked with the like of Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Rihanna and Elton John.
Director
Dermot Daly is an Award-Winning Filmmaker, Actor and Director; Nominated for Best Director at Black British Theatre Awards 2024.
West End Star
West End Star and Producer Shanay Holmes is know for her role in ‘Oliver!’ and ‘The Bodyguard; she also Co-Founded MusicalCon!
Set Designer
Morgan Large is an Award winning Designer known for his work on ‘Newsies’, and ‘Sister Act’ and recognition by the Olivier Awards.
Principal Dancer
Former Dancer, Edward Watson MBE, held the Principal Dancer Role at The Royal Ballet of London, where he now Coaches.
Photographer
Award Winning Photographer Hannah Starkey was granted Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2019.
Recent
Projects
Dame Arleen Phillips MBE
Our students performed at the official launch on The Arts and Minds Campaign, held at the Tate Modern London. The campaign is a collaborative initiative comprising over 20 organisations, including the National Education Union, which advocates for the reintroduction and enhancement of arts education in schools, emphasizing that EVERY child should have the opportunity to study Creative Arts – something we at CAPA College have always championed and is at the very core of our values!
It was inspiring to see so many people there in support, including our wonderful CAPA College Patron, Dame Arleen Phillips MBE who is one of the campaign’s Arts Ambassadors.
Tom Shilcock
Tom Shilcock joined our students to deliver a Contemporary Dance Masterclass.
Dermot Daly
Our 2nd-year students spent ‘Life After CAPA College’ week immersed in masterclasses and workshops with professionals from top conservatoires, universities, and industries. Those included a directing Masterclass from patron Dermot Daly.
Shanay Holmes
Our students had an incredible weekend at Musical Con 2024, created and hosted by patron Shanay Holmes. Our students took part in two incredible Main Stage performances including joining the star of the West End for the Closing Show. Stars included Shanay Holmes, Layton Williams, Tobias Curley, Desmond Dacc, Alice Fern and Sophie Evans.