Bodens College of Performing Arts

My daughter has just completed the 2 year Extended Diploma in Performing Arts at Bodens and I cannot thank all the staff, especially Adam and Katie, enough. My daughter has received expert teaching and had a wonderful range of experiences and workshops over the past 2 years. She has grown in confidence, technique and skill and I am so pleased that she has been accepted for a place on the Gap Year course. The shows are top class and evidence of all the hard work of staff and students. I have seen some really interesting and innovative theatre, which has given my daughter some amazing opportunities to stretch and challenge herself and explore multiple disciplines. The staff go above and beyond, showing their commitment and dedication to equipping young people with the acting, singing and dance skills to move on to next level. Superb! Would highly recommend Bodens College of Performing Arts.

I am currently in my second year of college at Bodens College of Performing Arts and my past year at the college has been an absolute joy! From devising a piece of Theatre in Education to performing in a theatre with a capacity of 400, I have done it all. All the teachers present are extremely helpful and make me feel at home in a safe environment in which I feel I can grow and develop in Performing Arts. Any student looking to go on to drama schools, there is no other place I would recommend as Bodens provides the top acting training for up and coming performers.

Our daughter has thrived at Bodens like she would have never thrived anywhere else. We not talking just academically but as a human being. She has thrived because the school has given her the space to develop and work hard with incredibly talented and committed role models, and most importantly, a space to be herself. And when she is herself, she is the best.

As parents we will be forever grateful for the school's dedication to helping her be the best version of herself. We let our daughter follow her heart, and now thanks to Bodens she is following her dream.

I would really recommended to those who are willing to work hard.

My time at Bodens has been incredible. The training is the best i’ve gotten anywhere and I have also been taught so many life lessons. This college allows you to be yourself and to collaborate with so many other creative individuals. Bodens has helped me get into Drama School first time round and I 100% would not have been able to do it without the training and endless support i received from the teachers and students. I have gained so much confidence and feel as if I am ready for my future in the entertainment industry and I only have Bodens and the teachers to thank :)

Joining Bodens College of Performing Arts, was the best decision I ever made. Over the 3 years, I received extremely professional Actor training from qualified teachers, including industry professionals, that were always extremely willing to share their passion and help young students, who didn't choose the A level route, grow to their full potential. I admire the extra time they put into every student and the number of doors the open, offering the best opportunities possible.

The moment I walked through the front door at Bodens, it felt as if I had gone from home to home. The effort in making sure everyone knows one an other, in the intimate space they provide is so special, even 4 years down the line.

Thank you Bodens, for everything. x

Ever since coming to Bodens my confidence and performance skills have improved so much , as well as learning something new everyday you also get to develop relationships and connections with other pupils as you work creatively together throughout the course in a safe and welcoming environment. Bodens gives students the opportunity to express themselves freely and without judgment in order to grow as a person.

I’m currently a year one student at bodens, and deciding to audition for the school has been such an amazing decision for me. The knowledge that we are learning here is great, the teachers are great, and the whole school is just a really great community. If you’re interested in performing arts then this is the place for you.

I'm currently in my second year at Bodens College and despite a good portion of my study time having been online I am still enjoying it. I have progressed as a person and performer thanks to the excellent training and all the amazing people who work and attend the college!!