Our Alumni

Alumni

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Central alumni undertake important work across the arts, theatre and education sectors, and beyond – cementing their position as leaders in these fields. Each play an important part in Central’s future, helping the School maintain its position as a leading drama conservatoire.


Central graduates are well-known and highly regarded in their chosen fields, working in a variety of roles across the performing arts and creative industries, and among them are some names that you may be familiar with.

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Hear from graduates about their experiences of studying at Central, their current roles, projects and achievements, and much more.

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Alumni News

On Tuesday 12 March, nominations for the highly anticipated 2024 Olivier Awards were announced, and we are delighted to share the news that several Central graduates have been recognised for their outstanding contributions across various categories. 

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On Thursday 4 January, The Stage published this year’s edition of ‘The Stage 100’. We are delighted to see that a number of our alumni and Honorary Fellows have been recognised and celebrated in this list for their remarkable efforts and achievements.

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Central at Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe involving our alumni, students and staff.

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On Tuesday 28 February, nominations for the 2023 Olivier Awards were announced and we are delighted to be able to celebrate news that several Central graduates have been recognised this year across a wide range of categories.

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A roundup celebrating a selection of Central graduate’s news and successes, covering alumni award wins and nominations, and their numerous contributions in all areas of stage and digital theatre, television and film, as well as in the wider community.

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Central at VAULT Festival 2023

Shows at this VAULT Festival 2023 involving our alumni, students and staff.

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A roundup celebrating a selection of Central graduate’s news and successes, covering alumni award wins and nominations, and their numerous contributions in all areas of stage and digital theatre, television and film, as well as in the wider community.

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Central at Edinburgh Fringe 2022

Shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe involving our alumni, students and staff.

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A roundup celebrating a selection of Central graduate’s news and successes, covering alumni award wins and nominations, and their numerous contributions in all areas of stage and digital theatre, television and film, as well as in the wider community.

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A roundup celebrating a selection of Central graduate’s news and successes, covering alumni award wins and nominations, and their numerous contributions in all areas of stage and digital theatre, television and film, as well as in the wider community.

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A roundup celebrating a selection of Central graduate’s news and successes, covering alumni award wins and nominations, and their numerous contributions in all areas of stage and digital theatre, television and film, as well as in the wider community.

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Central at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021

Check out our list of the Central students, staff and alumni shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.

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A roundup celebrating a selection of Central graduate’s news and successes, covering alumni award wins and nominations, and their numerous contributions in all areas of stage and digital theatre, television and film, as well as in the wider community.

Millicent Wong in After Life at The National Theatre. Photographer, Johan Persson