Manchester Campus Celebrates at Annual Awards Ceremony

The students at our Manchester campus took centre stage on Friday afternoon to celebrate a year’s worth of outstanding achievements in the performing arts. The historic Dancehouse Theatre provided a fitting backdrop once again as students from all three-year groups gathered with their proud lecturers for the annual event, honouring the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the school’s young actors, dancers, and singers over the past academic year.

Hosted by Martin Travers, the ceremony covered all three pathways of the BA (Hons) Performing Arts – Acting for the 21st Century, Contemporary Musical Theatre, and Hip Hop Artistry – before concluding with the school’s special recognition awards. This year’s event also included a special presentation from the BIMM Dance Troupe, with awards presented by Milo Ferris and Serena Smith.

The winners of the awards:

Acting for the 21st Century (Levels 4 and 5 presented by Mark Winstanley; Level 6 presented by Mark Winstanley and Laura Carroll)

• Level 4
  • Creative Performance Award – Honor Wynne and Mya Wilkinson
  • Consistently Enthusiastic Learner Award – Sophie Rose and Jake O’Pray
  • Leadership Award – Archie Curry and Alyssa Wright
• Level 5
  • Creative Performance Award – Amira Riley
  • Consistently Enthusiastic Learner Award – Alisha Davies Johnson
  • Leadership Award – Eloise Boyce
• Level 6
  • Screen Award (Outstanding Screen Work) – Sophie Hough
  • Stage Award (Outstanding Stage Work) – Abbie Hart
  • Performance Pleasure Award (A Pleasure to Perform With) – Cody Fitzgerald

Hip Hop Artistry (presented by Sally Crawford-Shepherd)

This year marked a milestone moment for Hip Hop Artistry at Performers College Manchester, as the current cohort represent the final year group to study the pathway in its current form. It was a fitting occasion to celebrate their achievements and send them off in style.

• Level 6
  • Team Player Award – Charlotte Shaw
  • Most Improved – Mia Warwick
  • Troupe Leader – Libby Jones

Contemporary Musical Theatre (presented by Katie Ritson)

• Level 4
  • Consistently Enthusiastic Learner – Mollie Gillibrand
  • Most Creative Performance Award – Sofya Stygar
  • Can Do Attitude: Team Player & Good Egg – Ella Scott
• Level 5
  • Consistently Enthusiastic Learner – Jupiter Woods
  • Most Creative Performance Award – Abbie Burton
  • Can Do Attitude: Team Player & Good Egg – Serena Smith
• Level 6
  • Consistently Enthusiastic Learner – Lauren Brindle
  • Most Creative Performance Award – Eleanor Gill
  • Can Do Attitude: Team Player & Good Egg – Eden Cusack

Special awards

• Resilience Award (presented by Martin Travers) – Harley Pearson
• Head of School Endeavour Award (presented by Sally Crawford-Shepherd) – Sophie Hough
• Student Spirit Award (presented by Pheobe Rothwell) – Izzy Earnshaw

Sally Crawford-Shepherd, BA (Hons) Performing Arts Course Leader, commented:

“Days like this remind you why we do what we do. Watching students from across all three pathways be recognised for their hard work, their growth, and the way they show up for each other is what makes this job special. This year’s cohort have been exceptional, and I couldn’t be more proud of everything they’ve achieved. A special mention to our Hip Hop Artistry students, who close a brilliant chapter in the history of this course with exactly the attitude and artistry it deserves. We can’t wait to see where you all go next.

Following the ceremony, students and staff headed to the café to continue the celebrations.

Well done to everyone at the Manchester campus for an amazing year – and a special congratulations to our graduating cohort as they take their next steps in the industry.

 

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