Corona Theatre School
| Type | Independent Theatre School |
|---|---|
| Location | The Kingsway Business Park Oldfield Road Hampton London TW12 2HD  England Coordinates: 51°29′38″N 0°14′00″W / 51.49375°N 0.23324°W |
| Local authority | Richmond |
| DfE URN | 100367 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Colours | Green & Gold |
| Website | www.coronatheatreschool.com |
Corona Theatre School (formerly Corona Academy) was originally founded in 1957 as a performing arts academy operating in the region of west London. It reopened as Ravenscourt Theatre School in 1989 and became known as Corona Theatre School in April 2010. The school announced in February 2013 that it would close.[1]
Outline [edit]
Students either attend the school on a full-time, part-time or holiday school basis. The full-time school admits both boys and girls from the age of 11 and has a curriculum which is pivoted around performing arts. Students have the opportunity to study 6 GCSE's as well as advanced training in all aspects of performing arts (Acting, Dance and Singing)
Students are admitted to the school by Audition, personal interview and a written examination.
Notable alumni [edit]
- Daniela Denby Ashe
- Charlie Brooks
- Celena Cherry
- Amy Duggan
- Keith Faulkner
- Dean Gaffney
- Simone James
- Leona Lewis
- Nicola Stapleton
Corona Management [edit]
Corona Theatre School runs a school agency, for both all the full-time students, past students and some actors and actresses from outside the school. The agency is run by James Spicer.
Reference
- ^ BBC London (11 Feb 213) Corona Theatre School forced to close
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