Anti-racism at The Arden
We – the Arden School of Theatre – are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment or
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Our Graduates
Saoirse Monica Jackson
The Arden School of Theatre is a place of trust where each students individuality is celebrated giving the school an edge with each performer being unique. This has helped me have the confidence in myself and trust in my own ability when an opportunity arises
Amanda Henderson
ROBYN MILLER - CASUALTY
Amanda performed in the West End production of Oliver, before landing the role of Robyn Miller in casualty in 2012. She also appeared in the 2012 film of Les Miserables.
JOSHUA DOWEN
AMERICAN IDIOT UK TOUR
The Arden offered me the opportunity to practice and improve my skills in a city that's thriving with music, art, and culture
SHAUN DOOLEY
Arden graduate Shaun Dooley, currently appearing in Netflix The Stranger, has had an extensive career on screen in series such as Gunpowder, Broadchurch, and Misfits.
THOMAS VERNAL
BOOK OF MORMON INTERNATIONAL TOUR
The Arden prepared me for every eventuality, from screen, to stage, to voice over work, even down to being self employed and looking after my accounts and affairs as an actor. I couldn’t have asked for a better form of training to get me ready for the type of industry that I am in today
Unique partnership launched with Manchester’s Contact theatre
The Arden School of Theatre has launched a unique artistic and educational relationship with Manchester’s Contact theatre. Students on the BA
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Thomas Vernal cast in International tour of Book of mormon
The Arden graduate Thomas Vernal has secured the role of ‘The General’ in the upcoming UK and International tour of
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Acting and Theatre and Performance Achieve 100% in NSS
The Arden’s Acting and Theatre and Performance programmes have both achieved 100% in Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey
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Arden Student in Spotlight Prize 2019 Final
A student at The Arden has beaten drama students from across the UK and Ireland to make the finals of
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Arden hits the headlines after dropping audition fees
Industry publication The Stage has featured a decision by nationally acclaimed The Arden School of Theatre, part of UCEN Manchester,
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