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Musical Theatre Graduate Gains Award Nomination for Professional Debut

Amy Lyons is nominated in the Best Newcomer to Industry category in The Pantomime Awards 2026.

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Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE, Lesley Garrett CBE and Professor Joe Wilson stood together in The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire
Lesley Garrett CBE Supports Emerging Talent at Opera Meets Musical Theatre Symposium

An innovative symposium, which took place at Leeds Conservatoire, explored in detail the crossover between opera and musical theatre and how the two genres can learn from one another.

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Seven creatives from Leeds Conservatoire sitting in rehearsal space in two rows
Leeds Conservatoire in Cast and Creatives for Reception: The Wedding Present Musical

A new musical inspired by and featuring the songs of David Gedge and his iconic indie bands The Wedding Present and Cinerama features multiple School of Drama members.

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Mayor Tracy Brabin Joins Leeds Conservatoire in Welcoming BYMT to Leeds

Supporters and friends of British Youth Music Theatre came together for a special evening, hosted at the conservatoire, to mark the organisation’s move to Leeds.

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Recent Graduate Makes Professional Debut in Shrek the Musical

A performer who trained at Leeds Conservatoire is making her professional debut in Shrek the Musical at London’s Eventim Apollo. Davina Manuel-Mokwenye secured her first job just prior to graduating.

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Graduate Hopes Hit Musical is Catalyst for Change

Joseph Wolff, a star from a new hit musical, is hoping the show could usher in a fresh era for disabled actors.

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