Guildhall School Of Music & Drama

We are delighted to welcome jazz pianist Simon Purcell back to Guildhall as our new International Chair in Improvisation. You can hear him, along with other professors, alumni and students, in our Jazz Faculty Showcase on 25 October. http://bit.ly/2MhSOv6

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Islington Council on the Islington Music Education Hub, offering music education to every child in the borough.

There are some exciting developments in our Vocal Studies Department, where three new appointments expand the career guidance and wellbeing support available to students.

Then & Now with Kirsty von Malaisé (Junior Guildhall 1985), Headmistress of Norwich High School for Girls and founder of Inspiring Females, from the latest Guildhall School Alumni PLAY magazine.

We're thrilled to be hosting the London premiere of Hansel and Gretel (A nightmare in eight scenes) this autumn.
From Goldfield Productions, with music by composition professor Matthew Kaner, plus initial creative work and development from Guildhall Production Arts students.

The great David Corkhill puts Classic FM's Tim Lihoreau through his paces on the triangle.
Guildhall School - Wind, Brass and Percussion

Calling all Guildhall School Alumni - we want to hear about your recent achievements, appointments and news for the Class Notes section of PLAY magazine.
Email alumni@gsmd.ac.uk for them to be included in the November issue.

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Smithfield Markets this bank holiday weekend.

Guildhall School Alumni Roderick Williams (Vocal Studies 1995), Katie Hainbach (Vocal Studies 2015) and Jan Hendrickse (Flute 1991) discuss the relationship between music and faith in the 21st century, from the latest edition of 'PLAY'.

Happy a capella singers after this summer's short course with the wonderful Accent.

A day in the life of an international opera singer with alumnus Peter Rose.

Congratulations to alumna Natasha Gordon (Acting 1999), nominated for ‘Best Writer’ at The Stage Debut Awards for her debut play 'Nine Night'.

Our wind, brass & percussion students share what it's like to study at Guildhall School - Wind, Brass and Percussion and develop as musicians.

Just a month since the end of term, but our Production Arts graduates have already been busy taking over the theatre world - congratulations!
Check out the CVs of our final-year students at www.gsmd.ac.uk/finalyearpa

What a pleasure it was to welcome back one of our Guildhall School Alumni Alfred Molina at the end of the summer term while he was in town for Michael Grandage's production of 'Red' – time enough to for Alfred to catch a rehearsal of 'Fiddler on the Roof' and speak to our final-year actors, and be presented with his Guildhall School Fellowship.
Read more about Alfred's visit: http://bit.ly/2MwLJbd
Photos © Guildhall School / Clive Totman

Congratulations to Rory Beaton (Guildhall School Alumni Technical Theatre 2016), who has been shortlisted for the Knight of Illumination Awards for Opera. 👏👏👏

Have a read of Guildhall School Alumni's guide on building your own festival, from the latest issue of PLAY magazine.

The Guildhall Studio Orchestra returns with special guest Mark Lockheart for the first performance of 'Days on Earth', his brand new project for jazz sextet and a 30-piece orchestra which will be released on the Edition Label in January 2019.
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Guildhall Studio Orchestra... Mark Lockheart - saxophone/composer John Ashton Thomas - conductor John Parricelli - guitar Liam Noble - piano Tom Herbert - bass Seb Rochford - drums
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Tickets
£15 (£10 concessions), available from the Barbican Box Office.
Young Barbican: £5 (subject to availability). 14–25? Become a Young Barbican member at https://www.barbican.org.uk/youngbarbican
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From open day to opening night, it all starts with Guildhall.

Unlike RADA: real actors do apply!

Such an alive atmosphere during final auditions for Acting. New facilities jaw-dropping. Awe-inspiring staff. Flipping marvellous place. Can't wait to start in September

Please. take a look at this amazing venue!

One of the best times of my life !

I absolutely loved it, especially playing in the brass band under John Clark.

Love so much the drama summer course! Such a good atmosphere between teachers, students and everyone!! :D

It's the best school I ever heard about. Keep it up, Bravo!

I went to the free opera cabaret at the Municipal Theater of Fountaineblue. It was fabulous! I had chills. My husband and I were visiting Fountaineblue from the U.S. and we just happened to be in town for this performance. So glad we were in town for this! The cabaret style was such a fun way to present opera music. We loved it! We'd go again if we could!

I love this school! Fabulous staff and wonderful students!

Hi, I'm 25 and I'm an italian actress.

I'm thinking about move to London to improve my acting studies and experiences.

Can I talk with some italian students?

Thank you!

Hi guys, if like me, you love studying at GSM and lets be honest, who doesn’t? Then why not combine a visit with a great comedy ‘Not Just Rob Gotobed But Also Tony Knight’ at The Leicester Square Theatre, London on May 23rd 2015. It’s Prince William & Kate’s favourite comedy!



“From the moment you enter the theatre you are taken on a comedic journey of absurdity. So sit back, relax and I will guarantee that not only will you laugh out loud, you will fall off your chair laughing out loud … Yes, the humor of Dudley Moore & Peter Cook is alive and well in the form of Rob Gotobed & Tony Knight” F. Kathleen Foley, The Los Angeles Times

Attending Guildhall was the best gift I ever gave myself.

Attended final performance of The Consul. Really, really enjoyed it and to see/hear such talented peopke was a delight. Bravo!!

Am from Nigeria and want to move to UK to improve my Acting Career, will I be accepted into Guildhall? I have a strong believe that I will achieve my long time Dream of becoming an Actor in Guildhall School. Thanks

A great place to study... Some great times and great musicians.

Unlike RADA: real actors do apply!

Such an alive atmosphere during final auditions for Acting. New facilities jaw-dropping. Awe-inspiring staff. Flipping marvellous place. Can't wait to start in September

Please. take a look at this amazing venue!

One of the best times of my life !

I absolutely loved it, especially playing in the brass band under John Clark.

Love so much the drama summer course! Such a good atmosphere between teachers, students and everyone!! :D

It's the best school I ever heard about. Keep it up, Bravo!

I went to the free opera cabaret at the Municipal Theater of Fountaineblue. It was fabulous! I had chills. My husband and I were visiting Fountaineblue from the U.S. and we just happened to be in town for this performance. So glad we were in town for this! The cabaret style was such a fun way to present opera music. We loved it! We'd go again if we could!

I love this school! Fabulous staff and wonderful students!

Hi, I'm 25 and I'm an italian actress.

I'm thinking about move to London to improve my acting studies and experiences.

Can I talk with some italian students?

Thank you!

Hi guys, if like me, you love studying at GSM and lets be honest, who doesn’t? Then why not combine a visit with a great comedy ‘Not Just Rob Gotobed But Also Tony Knight’ at The Leicester Square Theatre, London on May 23rd 2015. It’s Prince William & Kate’s favourite comedy!



“From the moment you enter the theatre you are taken on a comedic journey of absurdity. So sit back, relax and I will guarantee that not only will you laugh out loud, you will fall off your chair laughing out loud … Yes, the humor of Dudley Moore & Peter Cook is alive and well in the form of Rob Gotobed & Tony Knight” F. Kathleen Foley, The Los Angeles Times

Attending Guildhall was the best gift I ever gave myself.

Attended final performance of The Consul. Really, really enjoyed it and to see/hear such talented peopke was a delight. Bravo!!

Am from Nigeria and want to move to UK to improve my Acting Career, will I be accepted into Guildhall? I have a strong believe that I will achieve my long time Dream of becoming an Actor in Guildhall School. Thanks

A great place to study... Some great times and great musicians.