Calling our Alumni
This year Wac Arts is turning 40! We have just kicked off our year of events to commemorate the occasion with a fantastic Open Day,… Read more >Calling our Alumni
Alumni
We meet with Alum Elaine Grant to talk about Wac Arts’ Early Days (part 3)
[pullquote]‘The ethos that the Arts is for everyone is steeped in the walls and floorboards of the organisation’ Elaine Grant shares her Wac Arts memories[/pullquote]… Read more >We meet with Alum Elaine Grant to talk about Wac Arts’ Early Days (part 3)
Alum Elaine Grant discusses her career (interview part 2)
Read the first part of this interview here. Elaine Grant was one of our first students, as well as being an employee of Wac Arts… Read more >Alum Elaine Grant discusses her career (interview part 2)
We meet with Alum Elaine Grant to talk about Wac Arts’ Early Days (part 1)
Over forty years of providing ridiculously good performing arts training, we have seen thousands of young people come through our doors. As we head towards… Read more >We meet with Alum Elaine Grant to talk about Wac Arts’ Early Days (part 1)
Alumni – looking back to look forward
A look back at our Alumni to inspire our young people moving forward!
Do not miss Les Blancs at The National … Starring Wac Arts Alumni!
Wac Arts Alumus Danny Sapani are back at the National Theatre in a new play by Lorraine Hansberry; Les Blancs. “An African country teeters on… Read more >Do not miss Les Blancs at The National … Starring Wac Arts Alumni!
Busy week for our diploma alumni!
It’s a busy week for our diploma alumni as now fewer than six major productions get underway with star-studded Wac Arts Diploma graduates in their… Read more >Busy week for our diploma alumni!
Newtion Matthews – Wac Arts’ Gem on The Voice 2015
The journey has just begun… Wac Arts students have always made us proud. It is a heart-warming experience for us to watch them grow and… Read more >Newtion Matthews – Wac Arts’ Gem on The Voice 2015
New Year New Successes for Wac Arts Alumni
Wac Arts proud of our Alumni’s achievements! Wac Arts wants to congratulate three members of our alumni, Maddy Hill, Danny Dyer, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste of… Read more >New Year New Successes for Wac Arts Alumni
Danny Sapani pn Penny Dreadful
Danny Sapani, a Wac Arts graduate, has a role in the new series on Sky Atlantic ‘Penny Dreadful‘. acting alongside Eva Green, Josh Harnett and… Read more >Danny Sapani pn Penny Dreadful
Review on Oresteia featuring Wac Arts alumni
While reflecting on the many wonderful successes of our fantastic alumni recently, we came across this review of a performance by some of our ex-students… Read more >Review on Oresteia featuring Wac Arts alumni
Watch ‘Blood Wedding’, a Fusion film from 1989
Presenting ‘Blood Wedding’, a ‘Fusion’ film made in 1989 when we were still called Weekend Arts College! The film highlights the struggles and determination of… Read more >Watch ‘Blood Wedding’, a Fusion film from 1989
Wac Arts Dance Hall Takeover!
Two of our Diploma students, Fumy Opeyemi and Natalie Baylie, recently participated in the Wild Card: Dancehall Takeover this past Valentine’s Day! Supported through Lottery… Read more >Wac Arts Dance Hall Takeover!
Interview with James Jumbo…
It sounds like you’re up to something exciting – what are you doing? [pullquote]At the moment I’m songwriting, recording, pitching, doing mainly recording – obviously.… Read more >Interview with James Jumbo…
Celebrations for our 35th Birthday!
On Sunday 8th December Wac Arts celebrates another landmark in its incredible history. We will be marking an amazing 35 years of providing fantastic performing… Read more >Celebrations for our 35th Birthday!
Dalston Revolutionary!
Che Walker is both a valued Wac Arts alumni and a wonderful Wac Arts Backer! Organising the extremely popular series of Dalston Revolution benefit gigs… Read more >Dalston Revolutionary!
Another Amazing Alumni …
… Lula’s ‘Edinburgh to London’ cycle ride! Lula Mebrahtu planned a great summer adventure and dedicated her amazing antics to fundraising for our projects! Cycling… Read more >Another Amazing Alumni …
BM – I’m Gassed (Celebrity Dance Parody) Ft. G.O.P.
GIRLZ ON POINT is a two member dance act (PATIENCE AND FUMY) otherwise known as G.O.P. They create their own choreographies, work with artists in… Read more >BM – I’m Gassed (Celebrity Dance Parody) Ft. G.O.P.
Marianne comes home…
Marianne Jean-Baptiste talks about her time training with Wac Arts Marianne Jean-Baptiste came home to Wac Arts on Tuesday to meet the students and enjoy… Read more >Marianne comes home…
Inspiration at The Amen Corner…
Wac Arts is thrilled to see not one but two of its alumni performing in the celebrated, new production of James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner… Read more >Inspiration at The Amen Corner…