Student experiences

"Performing arts really helped me open up, I made so many lifelong friends and had fun on the course. we learnt a whole range of things from practitioners to real life skills when it comes to a career in performing arts. a real highlight for me was taking part in the spring musical performing ‘Dorothy!’. I’d never taken part in a proper show before and really enjoyed seeing our ideas and personalities come to life. Performing arts is a course where you feel comfortable expressing yourself and Becca is a great tutor as she inspired me and helped me succeed. "

-Millie Jenkins ex student and Radio Hartlepool DJ

"I studied for a BTEC Level 3 in Performing Arts at HSF for two years and loved it. I cannot recommend the tutors enough, all very supportive and encouraging. The facilities are great with the colleges own in house theatre and stage. The course has been running a long time now [current course over 4 years, teaching performing arts at HSF for over 14 years] with a brilliant achievement rate and the teachers really know their stuff. With their help and guidance, I was lucky enough to be offered places at 4 top London Theatre Schools and am now studying a BA Hons in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at the amazing Urdang Academy in London."

-Liv Carey ex student and current undergraduate at Urdang Academy London

"College was my place to be myself and not feel judged. Studying performing arts meant I could share my love for the subject with others and find other people that understood me for me. Becca made sure all of us felt comfortable doing what we love and not worrying about comparing ourselves to others. Studying this course and choosing this college was the best choice I have ever made for myself."

-Meg Price ex-student and current undergraduate at York University

"Since joining the course I've realised everyone is very friendly and understanding and we all thrive off of helping one another. So if you ever need anything just know we're always here if you need it! Becca is a very caring course tutor and the showcases are probably my most favourite part, since we all get to work together and perform what we truly love to do."

-Beth current 2nd year student