Dame Gillian Lynne Scholarship announced
October 2021
The Foundation has joined with the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama to create the Dame Gillian Lynne Scholarship. The scholarship will assist a student studying for a BA (Hons) Acting (Musical Theatre).
In creating this scholarship, the Foundation wanted to recognise Dame Gillian’s association with the Royal Central School and her desire to support young talent. This year’s recipient is Calum Bonner who is in his first year of training on this course.
Wendy Gadian, BA Acting (Musical Theatre) Course Leader, said of the scholarship “Dame Gillian was a big supporter of our course and worked with us on a few projects in the latter period of her life. We are honoured to be able to offer the Dame Gillian Lynne Scholarship to continue her legacy of supporting aspiring young performers".
Central’s BA (Hons) Acting (Musical Theatre) 3 year full-time degree course provides students with the skills to work in classical and contemporary theatre, musicals, feature film, television and radio. Students explore acting through a range of contemporary approaches to sung and spoken voice, movement and dance. Key elements include Intensive musical theatre training with the emphasis on acting / Extensive engagement with industry professionals / External performance opportunities & collaboration with artists, theatre companies and producers.
Further details of the course can be found by clicking here.
