Suffolk New College Ipswich students do creative arts

The event was a partnership between Suffolk New College and the New Wolsey Theatre, putting young people from five nearby schools right in the heart of the action.

The participants took part in a variety of sessions covering acting, music, and photography, among other creative careers.

The students came from Chantry, Felixstowe, Holbrook, Northgate and Ormiston schools.

A pupil from Chantry enjoying the New Wolsey takeover event organised by Suffolk New College that had a focus on creative careers (Image: Submitted)

Following the day’s activities, they had the chance to enjoy a performance by Suffolk New College’s performing arts learners on the theatre's main stage.

Abi Thompson, the college's director of creative arts, enterprise and digital industries, said: “We have delivered a range of workshops, led by specialist tutors and the point is to celebrate the creative industries and ensure the future workforce understands the opportunities that are available to them.”

Vicky Fosker, a teacher at Ormiston Endeavour Academy in Sudbury, said: “I’m a careers lead so from my point of view, this event helps students make more informed choices about their futures and it has given them insights into the creative industries."

One of the young participants, Amelia Chapman from Chantry Academy, said: “We have been involved in lots of activities, it has been great and it has been fun to be part of this event."

The partnership took place between Suffolk New College and the New Wolsey Theatre (Image: Submitted)

The evening wrapped up with live performances by Suffolk New College’s music students, giving the audience a flavour of their achievements.

Tony Casement, head of creative communities at the New Wolsey Theatre, added: “It’s an amazing event.

"It’s important for us to work with Suffolk New College so young people get hands on experiences of the cultural sector and pathways in education that could lead them towards work in a theatre or the arts."