Staff and Students
Profile
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Andre Tyndale
HND Dance
“Studying at West Thames College has been an incredible experience. The skills and confidence I’ve gained have really improved me as an all-round performer."
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David Cunningham
HND Performing Arts
From day one I was impressed by the quality of the facilities here and I consider the main theatre as my second home!
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Emma Shorter
HND Performing Arts
The HND in Performing Arts was everything that I could have hoped for. I absolutely loved it from day one.
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Holly Coady
National Diploma Dance
My favourite part of the course is performing in shows, and at West Thames we do so many!
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Jenny Runacre
Lecturer in Performing Arts
Jenny has worked in the TV and film industry for over 25 years and has appeared in major productions with Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller and Gillian Anderson.
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Joy Gilbert
HND Performing Arts
“You learn about the theory behind acting and how to improve your performance; as well as how to present a professional CV and the business side of theatre."
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Julian Shapter
Performing Arts Lecturer / Demonstrator
Julian ‘Jules’ Shapter has taught the practical and backstage element of theatre and performance at West Thames College for over nine years.
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Thea Scarlett-Lawrence
HND Dance
As well as continuing to improve you as a dancer, the HND teaches you some really interesting aspects of the dance industry including the business side of things.
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Tristan Parkes
Lecturer in Performing Arts
Tristan Parkes wrote and directed musical performances for the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, which he [] was asked to recreate at Buckingham Palace.