Our alumni
They started
here.
BTA performers have gone on to Olivier-winning stages, the West End, and the screen. Every one of them began with a free audition.
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FilmTV
Lily James
Cinderella · Downton Abbey · Mamma Mia!
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West End
Sam Tutty
Dear Evan Hansen (Olivier nominee)
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StageTV
Kerry Ingram
Matilda · Game of Thrones
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Film
Jess Henwick
The Matrix Resurrections · Game of Thrones
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West End
Arabella Stanton
Harry Potter · Matilda · Starlight Express
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StageTV
Billy Jenkins
Oliver! · The Crown · Les Misérables
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West EndTV
Preeya Kallidas
EastEnders (Olivier nominee)
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TV
Max Bowden
EastEnders
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TV
Isabella Pappas
Finding Alice · Inappropriate
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West End
Carl Spencer
Hamilton
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West End
Billy Nevers
& Juliet · Jesus Christ Superstar
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Film
Bronson Webb
Harry Potter
Portraits to be supplied by BTA. The live site lists 40+ alumni in full.
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My first ever stage was a BTA show. It was free, it was professional, and it set the whole course of my career. I wouldn't be doing what I love without it.
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BTA alumnus
West End performer
Seen on
West EndNational TheatreRoyal Shakespeare CompanyThe CrownHamiltonLes MisérablesMatildaBridgertonMary PoppinsPeaky BlindersEastEndersGame of Thrones
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Auditions are free and open to performers aged 5–26. No prep, no fees — just turn up and have a go.