Tom is an Oscar and BAFTA award-winning Director who studied Acting at BOA until 2014.

Upon graduating, he went on to study at the Guildford School of Acting. He set up his own independent film production company Floodlight Pictures.

In 2023, he won a BAFTA and an Academy Award (Oscar) for the short film he directed An Irish Goodbye.

Mahalia is an award-winning singer, songwriter and actress who attended BOA until 2016.

Mahalia has released several EPs and three studio albums. She also acted in the 2016 film Brotherhood.

In 2020, she won two MOBO awards taking home Best R&B/Soul and Best Female act. She has also been nominated for other notable awards including BRITs, MTV and Grammys.

In 2018, she was ranked number one on YouTube's Ones to Watch list. And most recently, she headlined the West Holts Stage at Glastobury Festival (2023).

Erin is an accomplished actress with leading roles in major television and film productions, she studied Acting at BOA until 2016.

Since graduating, she has gone on to star in major television productions including Raised By Wolves (Channel 4), The Falcon and Winter Soldier (Disney+) and Top Boy (Netflix).

Erin has also appeared in blockbuster films such as Solo: A Star Wars Story, Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later and the upcoming 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026).

Congratulations Erin!

Hendrik studied Music at BOA until 2024.

He was catapulted into the spotlight in late 2025 as he was on the Netflix show Simon Cowell’s Making The Band. He made the seven-piece boyband, December 10.

Now signed to EMI Records, the band is currently in the studio and gearing up for a highly anticipated UK tour.

Jayden studied Acting at BOA until 2023.

Jayden has a starring role as Darcy in BBC’s award-winning series Phoenix Rise. He has also appeared in Steve McQueen’s mini series Small Axe (Amazon).

His theatre credits include Dear England‘s UK Tour where he played the role of Marcus Rashford, and Revealed at the Belgrade Theatre.

Aoife studied Musical Theatre at BOA until 2017.

Aoife graduated with a BA (Hons) degree from Laine Theatre Arts in 2020.

Theatre Credits include Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Carousel (Kilworth House), White Christmas UK Tour (Jamie Wilson Productions), Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan and Cinderella with Qdos Entertainment.

Aoife can currently be seen in the original West End cast of Clueless at the Trafalgar Theatre.

Congratulations Aoife!

Jeevan studied Acting at BOA until 2023.

Jeevan landed the lead role of Rusty in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s London stage revival of Starlight Express, this was his professional debut.

His performance as Rusty was so electrifying that it earned him two prestigious awards including Best Performer in a Musical at the 2024 Stage Debut Awards and most recently, Best Professional Debut Performance at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025.

Darryl studied Musical Theatre at BOA until 2020.

His television credits include Masters of the Air (Apple TV), The Bay and Buffering (ITV), Mammonth and Doctors (BBC).

He most recently had a leading role as Jarel in feature film A Christmas Number One alongside Iwan Rheon and Freida Pinto.

Jayd’N studied Musical Theatre at BOA until 2019.

Since leaving BOA Jayd'n landed a part in the West End and UK & Ireland tour cast for Grease The Musical (2023/24), and is part of the 2026/27 Original UK Tour Cast of Mean Girls The Musical.

Well done Jayd’N!

Priya studied Film, TV & Radio at BOA until 2018.

Priya became the youngest successful applicant in history to be accepted into the National Film & Television School.

She went on to work as a producers assistant/secretary. Recent television credits include Motherland (BBC) and Havoc (Netflix). Recent film credits include Shoal (2020, Production Co-Ordinator) and Reqiuem (2021, Production Co-Ordinator).

Hana studied at BOA until 2018.

Since graduating she has been in the Park Theatre's production of Little Women, Southwark Playhouses' production of Anyone Can Whistle, and she made her West End debut in Bridge Theatre’s revival of Into The Woods as Lucinda.

In 2025, along with her Into The Woods cast, Hana announced the nominations for the 26^th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.

Nia studied Film, TV & Radio at BOA until 2019.

She trained at the National Film and Television School in Production Management for Film and Television.

She has most recently worked as an Assistant Production Co-Ordinator on The Gentlemen, Bridgerton and The Witcher (all Netflix) and a Production Secretary on Disney’s Snow White (2025).

Great work Nia!

Jessica studied Musical Theatre at BOA until 2018.

After leaving BOA she went on to study Musical Theatre at the Emil Dale Academy until 2021.

Jessica's theatre credits include Dear Evan Hansen (UK Tour), Shrek The Musical (UK Tour), Dark Lord (MT Fest / The Other Palace), Claus The Musical (The Lowry), Zorro The Musical (Charing Cross) and more recently she joined the cast of Be More Chill at Birmingham's Old Joint Stock.

Congratulations Jessica!

Grace studied Film, TV & Radio at BOA until 2021.

After leaving BOA she studied Assistant Directing at the National Film & TV School.

She has since worked on the likes of hit TV shows on BBC, ITV and Sky - including Love Island, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Apprentice and Britain’s Got Talent. She also cast the relaunch of Deal or No Deal.

Cleo studied Acting at BOA until 2016.

Since leave BOA, she has become a freelance digital producer working on major TV shows for ITV, BBC and Channel 4 including Love Island UK, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Strictly Come Dancing, The Voice Kids, Ninja Warror and more.

Amazing work Cleo!

Joshua studied Musical Theatre at BOA until 2014.

He was awarded the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship to study Musical Theatre at the Guildford School of Acting.

He has since performed in Fiddler on the Roof, Bromance: The Dudesical, Oklahoma, Cilla the Musical and The Wind in the Willows.

Daniel studied Acting at BOA until 2015.

After completing his MA he has been involved in theatre for education, co-directing a musical and starring in many short films. He is currently a private LAMDA Examinations Tutor.

Daniel debut his one-man show ‘Mine’ (Unapologetically Autistic) at Camden Fringe in 2023.

William studied Film, TV & Radio at BOA until 2017.

William completed an apprenticeship with ITV before spending 6 years as a Production Coordinator on high-end factual TV shows including BBC’s The Proms, The Voice and The Chase (ITV), Come Dine with Me (Channel 4) and more.

Daniel studied Acting at BOA until 2021.

Since being diagnosed with cancer he has overcome tremendous obstacles including learning to walk again following life changed surgery.

He now works with YounglivesvsCancer making promotional films with the likes of Phil Dunster.

Riann studied Music at BOA until 2017.

She currently working for British Vogue as the Associate Features Editor. She reports on all things arts and lifestyle, she has also interviewed the likes of Stormzy, Jodie Comer and Timothee Chalamet.

Well done Riann!

Josh studied Music at BOA until 2019.

Josh is a Theatre/Events Producer and a Freelance Musician. He currently works as a Festival Producer for Lichfield Festival, a 60-event multi-arts festival, and as a Projects Development Manager for RicNic - a youth arts charity.

He also co-runs a theatre company, Work In Progress Theatre.

Lucinda studied Musical Theatre at BOA until 2020.

She is now lead vocalist on board SAGA River Cruises, and lead vocalist with Sensatori by TUI Blue in Egypt. She is also Signed with LJT Talent Management.

Matt studied Music Technology at BOA until 2023.

Matt has composed multiple film soundtracks currently being played in film festivals.

He has also found a passion for theme park music and has since been commissioned to create music for different parks across the UK.

Mollie studied Dance at BOA until 2019.

“Since leaving BOA, I have set up my own Performance Academy (Mollie’s Performance Academy) with over 180 students running from my own premises in Solihull!”

You can keep up to date, or find out more about the Academy here.

Rebecca studied Creative Digital Media Production (Film & TV) at BOA until 2016.

She is currently working as a Camera Assistant in the film industry, having trained on TV programmes such as Ted Lasso (Apple TV), SAS Rogue Heroes (BBC), The Pursuit of Love, Manhunt (ITV), DI Ray (ITV), Killing Eve (BBC) and Masters Of The Air (Apple TV).

Her credits also include the 2025 film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Congratulations Rebecca!

Sam studied Film, TV & Radio at BOA until 2018.

He has worked for BBC and ITV News, working on big events such as the Commonwealth Games, as well as being a Director for TV news bulletins, camera operating and other operational roles.

Sophie studied Dance at BOA until 2017.

“After my law degree, I have almost qualified to become a barrister and my performance background developed the skills needed to captivate a jury whilst delivering my submissions.”

Great work Sophie!

Sophie studied Acting at BOA until 2015.

Sophie is a qualified secondary school teacher with a wealth of experience in performing and teaching. She studied Dance and Drama at the University of Gloucester - and is now sharing her expertise with students at the Pauline Quirke Academy.

“I’m the Vice Principal at two Pauline Quirke Academies, in which I have produced, choreographed and directed ‘High School Musical Jr’ and our debut West End show at His Majesty’s Theatre, London.”

One of her personal career highlights was appearing in the 2011 film Jane Eyre.