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Media & Performance Arts
There are some amazing opportunities for students who are interested in Creative Arts. You don’t even have to be studying a subject within the department to take part! Every year the college puts on a live show. Previous performances have included ‘The Addams Family’, ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘We Will Rock You’. This is a great opportunity for anyone who likes to act, dance, sing or play an instrument to get involved. You can also get involved as stage managers, sound engineers, part of a film crew and even help create props and costumes!
We also have a number of events throughout the year from Jazz to Classical shows, Dance shows and trips to the theatre, Podcasts and the production of a college film with Winstanley TV. most of these activities are managed completely by students with the support of our staff.
Examples of the successful careers our students go onto and the activities we offer are listed below:
Role of Honour 2023
Forename |
School |
Provider name |
Course placed |
| Holly | St. Peter's RCHS | University of Leeds | Music with Enterprise |
| Jamie | Deanery HS | University of Leeds | Music |
| Calvin | St. Bede's RCHS | BIMM University | Popular Music Performance |
| April | Deanery HS | University of Westminster, London | Film |
| Leah | De La Salle HS | University of Derby | Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering |
| Elijah | Co-op Academy Walkden | Newcastle University | Film and Media |
| Charlotte | St. Edmund Arrowsmith RCHS | University of Warwick | Film Studies |
| Eloise | Greenbank HS | Lancaster University | Film and Creative Writing (Placement Year) |
| Georgia | Co-op Academy Walkden | University of Huddersfield | Costume with Textiles |
| Paige | Rainford HS | University of Manchester | Film Studies and English Literature |
| Ruby | Co-op Academy Walkden | Manchester Metropolitan University | Film and Media Studies (Foundation Year) |
| Constance | St. John Fisher RCHS | Leeds Conservatoire | Music (Popular Music) |
| Madelyn | St. Mary's RCHS, Leigh | University of Lincoln | Film & Television Studies |
| Grace | Golborne HS | University of Salford | Music: Creative Music Technology |
| Jasmine | Maharishi School | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | Filmmaking & Creative Technologies |
| Aaron | St. Peter's RCHS | LMA | Musical Theatre |
| Ella | Deanery HS | BIMM University | Musical Theatre and Dance |
| Coby | Rainford HS | BIMM University | Popular Music Performance & Songwriting |
| Harry | Lowton HS | Leeds Beckett University | Filmmaking |
| Emma | St. Bede's RCHS | Edge Hill University | Television |
| Joseph | Birchwood Community School | Edinburgh Napier University | Film |
| Cecilia | St. Peter's RCHS | University of Oxford | Music |
| Joseph | Upholland HS | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | Theatre and Production Technology |
| Erin | Upholland HS | Nottingham Trent University | Costume Design and Construction |
| Arran | St. Peter's RCHS | BIMM University | Popular Music Performance |
| Nathan | Cansfield HS | University of Salford | Music: Creative Music Technology |
| Lauren | St. Bede's RCHS | University of Leeds | Film Studies |
| Jake | Standish HS | SOAS University of London | Music and Japanese |
| Libby | Co-op Academy Walkden | Liverpool John Moores University | Film Studies |
| Jessica | Byrchall HS | University of Lincoln | Technical Theatre and Stage Management |
| Harri | Byrchall HS | University of Salford | Music: Creative Music Technology (with Foundation Year) |
| Daniel | Kirkby HS | LMA | Musical Theatre |
| Georgina | Rainford HS | University of East London | Musical Theatre Performance |
| Edwin | St. Edmund Arrowsmith RCHS | Nottingham Trent University | Film Production Technology |
| Chloe | Rainford HS | Falmouth University | Music Production & Sound Engineering |
| Charles | St. Peter's RCHS | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | Music (Song Writing & Performance) |
| Carly | Byrchall HS | BIMM University | Filmmaking |
| Ellie | St. Peter's RCHS | University of Cambridge | Music |
| Ellie | Shevington HS | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | Music (Song Writing & Performance) |
| Morgan | Golborne HS | University of Salford | Theatre & Performance Practice |
| Luke | Deyes HS, Maghull | LMA | Music Performance & Industry |
| Ella | Ormskirk School | University of Salford | Television and Radio Production |
| Georgia-Lilly | St. Joseph's RCHS, Horwich | Falmouth University | Costume Design for Film & Television |
| Emily | Burscough Priory Academy | LMA | Musical Theatre |
| Jenson | Standish HS | Central Film School London | Practical Filmmaking |
| Amelia | Byrchall HS | BIMM University | Musical Theatre and Dance |
| Matilda | St. Ambrose Barlow RCHS | Sheffield Hallam University | Film and TV Production |
| Aleksander | Standish HS | Manchester Metropolitan University | Music and Sound Design |
Annual Dance Show
Each year, our fantastic dance students showcase what they have been learning in class and in extra-curricular activities. It is fantastic event where friends and family can come along and experience an enjoyable evening of dance.
Audition Preparation
If your course at University requires an audition, all the support you need will be provided at Winstanley College. We have many experienced staff who will be able to guide you through the process of preparing for an audition to ensure that you are successful.
College Musical - The Little Mermaid
Every year College puts on an all singing, all dancing musical that anyone who wants to can audition for. Examples of former productions include Rock of Ages, The Addams Family, Hairspray, We Will Rock You and The Little Mermaid.
Check out this podcast in which Steve speaks to three of the show's main characters about their experiences working on the production.
Dance Workshops
Winstanley College works with Winstanley Alumni, professional companies and universities who come in to run workshops with our Dance students. Dance students are able to ask about careers in dance and learn what is needed to successfully become dancers.
Film Club
If you are not studying Film Studies, but love watching excellent films, then you can attend a film screening. The films are chosen by the Film Studies department to explore different genres of film.
Film Academy
Are you interested in the different genres of films, films as an art form and the technical workings behind films? If you are, then Film Academy is the perfect enrichment for you. In Film Academy you will watch great films and then have opportunity to discuss the films with other students to further your knowledge of film production.
Jazz Jam Sessions
Are you the proud owner of a trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, sousaphone, piano or any other instrument and would like to play jazz with other like-minded musicians? Then this is your opportunity! Come along and have a go at playing jazz standards, trying different arrangements and improvising your own solos.
Monologue Performances
Some of the most powerful performance pieces are monologues. At Winstanley College, you have the opportunity to perform your own monologue performances with the direction of our excellent drama department.
Music Supervised Student Led Ensembles and Performances
Are you a budding musician and want the opportunity to form a band, group or ensemble? During this enrichment, you will work with other students to twist classic anthems by changing genres and learn new styles on your instrument. This enrichment is a great way to develop your own skills as a musician and also allows you to build collaborative skills with other artists.
Music Theory Classes
If you are studying A-level Music and you want to take your musical studies further, you will need a qualification in Music Theory. In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to study the ABRSM Music Theory grades to allow you progress onto any Music course at University.
National Theatre
If you want the opportunity to tread the boards then National Theatre is for you. Working with the Drama department alongside the National Theatre you will have the opportunity to develop, explore and rehearse scripted work.
Podcasts
If you have something you would like to discuss with your peers and would like the opportunity to record in Winstanley College's radio studio then come along to Podcasting. Podcasts have covered a wide range of subjects from Politics to Biology, so you can have a go at presenting a podcast on whatever subject you would like to.
To hear the latest Winstanley Podcast follow the link below:
RNCM Music Session
BTEC Music Performance students had a visit form Andy Stott, Head of Popular Music at the RNCM @rncmlive and three current RNCM students Lia Gorman @liagormanx Harry Lines @harrylines and Max Cooper @max_cooper05. They heard some fine performances from the RNCM students, learnt about professional music industry practice and got some feedback on their own performances and compositions.
Rock Bands
If you like rock and love playing rock music then there are lots of opportunities to join or form your own rock band. You can play your favourites, write your own songs and perform them during Winstanley College's lunchtime and evening concerts.
Winstanley TV
Winstanley TV gives you the opportunity to work in Winstanley College's very own TV studio to produce, rehearse and film your own television shows. Students can take part in presenting or working behind the camera to find out what it's like to work in a broadcasting team.
To see more of the work of Winstanley TV please visit the college YouTube Channel:
