Recently, the CTA Theatre Company had an amazing time at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre as part of the Ignite festival, and we were thrilled to reconnect with three of our Performing Arts Alumni!

First, we ran into Lily Evans, who was Stage Managing for the festival. Lily not only ensured our day ran smoothly, but also took the time to talk to our pupils about her career as a Freelance Stage Manager.

Next, we found Jamie Jones in the middle of designing a fabulous costume! He shared insights into his career path and what it’s like to work as a Professional Pantomime Dame.

To complete our lucky hat trick, we met Lou Checkley, fresh from his BAFTA nomination! Lou answered our pupils’ questions about his journey since leaving CTA and reminisced about his high school days.

Ms. Maymand, Subject Leader for Drama and Performing Arts, shared her excitement, saying, “It’s always such a magical moment to bump into our CTA alumni. I love hearing about their latest projects and performances, and it fills me with pride to see how far they’ve come.”

What an inspiring day for our pupils and a wonderful reminder of our talented community. A big thank you to Lily, Jamie, and Lou for taking the time to share their experiences!

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