Careers support

When you start at Performers College, you’ll join our dynamic community of training professionals. You’ll be encouraged to think about your sense of self as a performer and individual. Your talents will be nurtured to the highest degree, and the people you meet here will inspire and empower you to reach your full potential.

With the help of our Creative Futures Team, you’ll develop your career goals and become a true spokesperson for your art. We believe that the key to a sustainable career in the creative industries is being able to create your own work. With our expert guidance, you’ll graduate as a resourceful and bold performer ready to take on any challenge.

How we prepare you for your future career

A row of agents watch performers college students dance in an audition

For our final-year students, we offer exclusive events to help you find representation or employment before you graduate. Our 2023/24 Agent Panel Days and Audition Days were highly successful, with 202+ agent signings and 160+ job offers.

At these events, we’ve welcomed companies such as P&O Cruises, Haven Holidays, and Paul Holman Pantomimes. Our students have been selected as performers at Disneyland Paris, been awarded roles in domestic and international musicals, and even danced with Becky Hill and Chase and Status at The Brit Awards.

During your time at Performers College, you’ll have access to exclusive networking events, and at our numerous panels and workshops, you’ll receive expert advice about various aspects of the performing arts industry, including auditions, funding, CVs, freelancing and more.

Some recent guest speakers include:

  • Dame Imelda Staunton (critically acclaimed actress and singer)
  • Omari Douglas (esteemed actor known for It’s a Sin)
  • Alan Burkitt (choreographer and director for the Strictly Theatre Company)
  • Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures company (world-renowned theatre company)
  • Sisco Gomez (award-winning choreographer)
  • Ed Burnside (resident director of Matilda The Musical)
Imelda coaches a student directly during masterclass
Performers College student duo using a laptop

We ensure our students are seen by industry professionals by adding Spotlight profiles to our website, which help attract agents and casting directors to our Agent Panel Days and Audition Days. Students can also use these professional profiles when they leave Performers College.

Our Creative Futures team arranges professional headshots for all students, and arrange filming of professionally edited singing, dance, and acting showreels to enure that every student enters the industry with all the assets they need.

For personalised advice, you can arrange a one-to-one session with the Creative Futures Team. They can help with anything from streamlining your CV to honing your business plan or finding work-related opportunities.

Industry Week is exclusive to final-year students and features an impressive lineup of talks, workshops, interactive sessions and social activities aimed at fully preparing you for the industry.

When you finish your studies, we’ll give you a Graduate Pack, a digital careers toolkit full of useful contacts, information and alumni discounts. In addition, our Creative Futures: Talent programme connects graduates with industry employers through job placements, workshops, careers fairs, performances and more.

 

Meet your Creative Futures team

 

Laura Keeling
Head of Careers - Performing Arts

Laura has walked the walk; from a childhood spent developing skills through auditioning and landing a role at a prestigious arts school; to life in the spotlight as a girl band member and songwriter; all the while exercising her passion for training and educating young performers. This makes her uniquely placed to guide graduating BIMM students on their next stage of their journey.

Leanne Everitt
Careers Manager - Essex

Leanne trained at London Studio Centre gaining a Dip HE in Theatre Dance, she then worked as a professional commercial dancer for over 10 year before going on to train at The Poor School on their 2 year Acting course. Credits include Steve starring Cillian Murphy playing the role of his wife, Helen (Coming to Netflix early 2025), Christine Fagan in The Crown (Netflix), Eastenders, Call The Midwife and ‘Right Leaning But Well Meaning’ for BBC Radio 4 which won BEST Comedy at the BBC Radio & Music Awards 2019.

Katie Kerr
Careers Manager - Birmingham

Katie’s journey began at London’s prestigious LSMT, setting the stage for an illustrious 17-year career in the industry (so far!) Over the years, she’s had the honour of collaborating with amazing talents in the industry, including the likes of Sheridan Smith, Glenn Close, and Emma Thompson. Her repertoire boasts an impressive array of TV, film, and theatre credits.

Kirsty Yates
Careers Manager - Brighton

Kirsty trained at Drama Studio, London after studying Drama and Theatre Arts at Birmingham University where she graduated with a first class honours degree. She worked predominantly in theatre, including a number of West End shows such as The Mousetrap and The Canterbury Tales for The Royal Shakespeare Company. Television work includes The Bill and Trial and Retribution. 

Adam McCoy
Careers Manager - Manchester

Adam trained as an actor at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, graduating in 2015. Since then he has enjoyed working in TV, Theatre, and voiceover. He has also worked overseas on board cruise ships as a guest vocalist. Prior to his role at Performers College he has worked as a casting assistant and freelance acting coach and director in various colleges. Adam is delighted to be guiding our students into professional work

Zachary Shane - Performers College Headshot

"The Creative Futures Team have provided me with many opportunities to prepare for the industry. Thanks to them, I was able to secure an agent. I’m so grateful for all the opportunities they have provided for me."
Zachary Shane, BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Dance

Shea Ferron

"I think a massive highlight is the industry professionals that we work with. The guest workshops that we take part in are a great way to start the networking process and build professional contacts."
Shea Ferron, BA (Hons) Performing Arts


Any questions?

If you require any further information about careers support at Performers College, please contact the Enquiries Team on 01273 840 346 or email [email protected].

 

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