Spectacular and brimming with energy: Performing Arts summer shows

Creativity flows forth as Performing Arts students hit the stage for a number of summer performances.

Students from Capital City College’s (CCC)  Performing Arts Courses based at both the Holloway campus and the King’s Cross campus have enjoyed a showstopping summer of performances.

The summer season kicked off in May with Woyzeck by Georg Büchner, a raw, experimental piece of theatre that challenged the actors to deal with themes of social injustice, mental illness and existential themes. This was followed by Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem, a gripping modern classic that gave students the chance to dive into bold, complex characters and themes.

The Performing Arts department then moved into full-blown musical theatre with Bugsy Malone, bursting with humour, charm and energy, followed by the iconic jazz musical Chicago, which brought serious style, attitude and knockout choreography to the stage. 

Students also had the chance to explore important contemporary work written for young people. This included modern works such as Jack Thorne’s thoughtful and mature piece, After Life, and Simon Longman’s play Circles Dreams Around a Terrible Past, a beautifully poetic piece with a lasting impact.

The Dance Showcase was another highlight of the summer term, featuring outstanding guest performances from the University of East London’s Urban Practice students and the electrifying Connecting Vibes Dance Company.

To draw the term to a close, the students staged a production titled War Fragments, a powerful piece of theatre combining texts by Harold Pinter, Eve Ensler and Bernard Shaw. The show was created in support of War Child, a charity supporting children affected by war.

Throughout the busy summer term, the Performing Arts students displayed impressive levels of creativity, ambition and energy while showcasing the skills and knowledge acquired on their courses. Some of the students involved in the performances will go on to study at university or drama school, while a number of them will be returning to complete the Performance: Acting/Performing Arts – Level 4 Professional Diploma (UAL) course.

It’s an exciting time for Performing Arts at CCC, and the department is now fully based at the college’s Holloway campus, with Music and Music Production Courses taking place at the King’s Cross campus. Creativity continues to thrive at the CCC, with our vibrant creative hubs that empower students to innovate, collaborate and reach their creative goals.

If you’re interested in flexing your creative muscles, take a look at our Performing Arts Courses and Music and Music Production Courses and apply now.

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