Congratulations to GAPA prefect Billy Byers who made his West End debut recently at the Donmar Warehouse in Watch on the Rhine. Billy played the role of alongside a stellar cast including acting heavyweight Patricia Hodge. Well done Billy – we’re all so proud of you.
Mrs G with Billy after last Donmar performance.
Congratulations to our pupils and faculty for the fabulous recent set of ISTD ballet and modern exam results. We had no fails, no straightforward pass marks, 27 merits (mostly high), and 26 distinctions across both sessions. Fantastic!
Congratulations to Gielgudian Matt (Hill) Trevorrow who opened in the new smash hit Disney musical Newsies last night at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
Congratulations to all our fabulous pupils who took part in the GAPA summer school this year. There was some brilliant choreography on display yesterday and much fun had by all.
GAPA girls Issy, Emily, Eve and Nellie were thrilled to meet West End star Djalenga Scott after her brilliant performance as ‘Velma’ in ‘Chicago’ last night at the Hawth. The show is currently on its 2022 tour and GAPA Principal Suzanne Gielgud was delighted to introduce Djalenga to the GAPA girls, post-show. In 2008, Djalenga appeared in a short film ‘The Dream’ which was written and directed by Suzanne to showcase Djalenga’s talents as an actor and singer.
A brilliant week was had by all who attended our summer school at the Hub with classes by guest teachers that included Eliska Bouzkova (Vienna Festival Ballet), Natalie Ayton (Matthew Bourne/Phoenix), Issac Edwards (Starlight Express/Bat out of Hell) and Damien Delaney (Cats/Billy Elliot). It was so exciting to be back dancing at the Hub (Haywards Heath College) where we look forward to returning in September.
