The Performing Arts Department studio theatre allows for a wide range of performance and technical stagecraft opportunities.
The studio is a dynamic facility with the ability to accommodate a wide variety of performances across all three disciplines: Acting, Singing and Dance.
In addition to our on-site capabilities, the Performing Arts Department has forged partnerships with many local companies and organisations allowing our students to create high quality work in a professional setting.
Students have performed work at:
As part of your studies YOU will have a creative input into productions and performances.
Learn more about the project on Vectis Radio.
IWCollege Performing arts graduate Charlie Bonner of ‘BonBonTie’ was recently awarded funding to start his own Theatre in Education Company from the Mike Howley Trust and is thrilled to have the opportunity to create high quality performance work for young people on the Isle of Wight.
Charles’ Great Escape is an immersive, modern and upbeat story of Charles I when he was imprisoned at Carisbrooke Castle. This performance will be energetic, engaging and fun and will fuse a historical event with a comedic and modern twist, incorporating funky contemporary songs.
You’ve done the show, but what now? The Department is led by industry professionals who will help you prepare for a career in the Performing Arts. This will include building skills and creating the following: