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In Pictures: Wimbledon College of Arts Undergraduate Premieres 2023

Image shows 2 people dancing with one person being lifted into an elegant position by the other person. The stage is lit blue and in the background writing can be seen reading ‘Eden, Eden, Eden’
  • Written byEuan McLaren
  • Published date 15 September 2023
Image shows 2 people dancing with one person being lifted into an elegant position by the other person. The stage is lit blue and in the background writing can be seen reading ‘Eden, Eden, Eden’
Image by Kristina Sarkisyan 2023, Students from BA Acting and Performance at Wimbledon College of Arts perform Paradiso: Eden

From a chicken shop crocodile, musical inspired costumes, dystopian set designs and participatory performances, this year’s graduating cohort showcased an outstanding array of work, presenting the very best in theatre making, design and performance talent.

From 10 – 17 June, Wimbledon College of Arts opened its doors to over 4,000 visitors for a week of performances, exhibitions, and events with work shown from BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance, BA Costume for Theatre and Screen, BA Production Arts for Screen, BA Theatre Design and BA Creative Technical Theatre courses.

Also showcasing work through 8 distinct performances across 2 premiere days were students graduating from BA Acting and Performance and BA Contemporary Theatre and Performance.

Below is a selection of some of this year’s work.

Image shows a mannequin with a crown on its head wearing a red lobster dress which has a ‘royal’ feel to it. The mannequin sits at the entrance to the College and you can see a TV screen in the background reading ‘Show’.
Image by Kristy Noble 2023, Vicky Hardy, BA Costume for Theatre and Screen, Wimbledon College of Arts
Image shows a dark stage with red blue and green spotlights down either side. 2 people can be seen sitting in the top right and left corners, above the stage. 2 other people are can be seen standing in spotlights on either side of the stage.
Image by Kristina Sarkisyan 2023, Students from BA Contemporary Theatre and Performance at Wimbledon College of Arts perform Solar Flora
Image shows pieces of paper hanging on the wall detailing designs for a set. The colours used are brown and beige.
Image by Kristy Noble 2023, Rhianna Haye, BA Production Arts for Screen, Wimbledon College of Arts
Image shows a model of a crocodile standing behind a model of a chicken shop. The crocodile has an apron on as if it works in the chicken shop and menus can be seen hanging from above the crocodile’s head.
Image by Kristy Noble 2023, Lucie Dinsdale, BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance, Wimbledon College of Arts
Image shows 3 people discussing something intently. They are stood against a green-lit backdrop. One is wearing a red checked coat, one is wearing a black suit jacket and the other is wearing a green skirt. All have goggles on their head.
Image by Kristina Sarkisyan 2023, Students from BA Contemporary Theatre and Performance at Wimbledon College of Arts perform Oh the Horror!
Image shows mannequins standing in a dark room. The mannequin in the centre is wearing a blue checked costume with pink tights. On either side, mannequins can be seen wearing elaborate headwear.
Image by Kristy Noble 2023, Work from BA Costume for Theatre and Screen students at Wimbledon College of Arts
Image shows 2 people sitting on the ground, one in the foreground and one in the background. They are mimicking an action with their hands. One is wearing a winter jacket and the other is wearing a yellow skirt and white top, with an umbrella behind them.
Image by Kristina Sarkisyan 2023, Students from BA Acting and Performance at Wimbledon College of Arts perform The South of Somewhere Else
Image shows a dark stage with 2 people sitting at a table in a frame of a house. They appear to be engaged in discussion.
Image by Kristina Sarkisyan 2023, Students from BA Contemporary Theatre and Performance at Wimbledon College of Arts perform Airtime
Image shows a woodchip board with artwork hanging on it. In the middle, there is an indent where a scale model for a set design can be seen.
Image by Kristy Noble 2023, Emilia Mendez, BA Theatre Design, Wimbledon College of Arts Credit: Image by Kristy Noble 2023
Image shows a person with pink hair in the spotlight, screaming, with people looking up at her. In the background is a projection of 2 people kissing their hands against an image reading “World Famous”.
Image by Kristina Sarkisyan 2023, Students from BA Contemporary Theatre and Performance and BA Acting and Performance at Wimbledon College of Arts perform Inferno
Image shows a dark stage with several people dressed in black looking up towards a dim light.
Image by Orlando Myxx 2023, Students from BA Acting and Performance at Wimbledon College of Arts perform Purgatorio: Post-Traumatic Growth in Penge
Image shows a person with a white shirt and patterned waist coat and a red tartan scarf wrapped tightly around their neck.
Image by Alex Rat 2023, Photo still from Dear Grandma by BA Acting and Performance student Alex Rat, Wimbledon College of Arts

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