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Crongton – BBC iPlayer
Scala’s very own Bobby North channelled his inner James Bond in the BBC’s Crongton — a bold coming-of-age comedy-drama set in the vibrant chaos of the Crongton Estate. Bobby took on the role of Colin, the mysterious “Boy from the Hills,” bringing intrigue and charisma to the screen.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Opera North
A sprinkle of fairy dust and a dash of silver lashes (shhh! Don’t ask about the lashes!!) — several talented Scala Kids appeared as fairies in Opera North’s enchanting production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by the brilliant Martin Duncan. A magical experience for all involved!
Seeking Persephone – Mainstay Productions
Willow Bell starred as Daphne Lancaster in the beautifully shot Regency romance Seeking Persephone, produced by US-based Mainstay Productions and filmed in some of the North East’s most stunning locations. A versatile and accomplished performer, Willow’s credits include:
The Dumping Ground – CBBC
Moses Amedzro brought effortless cool to the role of Jimi in two series of the hugely popular, BAFTA-winning CBBC drama The Dumping Ground. Relaxed, funny, and full of heart – it was as if the role was written just for him!
Vinette Robinson
Vinette – known for playing chef Carly in the Boiling Point film and TV series, and civil rights campaigner Rosa Parks in Doctor Who. After attending Scala and then ththe Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, she began her career in theatre, including roles at the RSC and the National Theatre. Her other TV roles include Sherlock, The Lazarus Project, Six…
Wider Than Sky
Scala’s Willow Bell picked up the well deserved award for Best Young Female Actor in “Wider Than Sky” at the 2023 Birmingham Film Festival. An incredible performance in a very touching film.
Matthew Lewis
Matthew was no stranger to the acting profession when he won the role that was to be part of his life for the next ten years. His first role as a 5 year old Scalakid was as epileptic toddler Johnathan Taylor in the TV drama “Some Kind of LIfe”. He then went on to play…
Princess Mirror-Belle – CBBC
Scala’s Amber MIdgley has been in our Musical Theatre classes for years. Last year she decided to try our drama workshops, and here she is cast as “Rachel” in her first ever casting – that’s how you do it!
Midwich Cuckoos – Sky TV
Dexter Ansell originally auditioned for the role of a Cuckoo in this terrifying TV drama from Sky TV. We were a little relieved when he was cast as a David Saunders – a sweet little village child…little did we know!
All Creatures Great and Small
Scala’s Imogen plays Jenny Alderson. Little sister of James Herriott’s love interest Helen, played by Rachel Shelton, in Channel 5s fab revival. Starring Sam West as Siegfried, Callum Woodhouse as Tristan and Nicholas Ralph as the well loved Yorkshire Vet James. Imogen loved her time on the farm – but dont mention the ferret!
Kestrel for a Knave – Troy Tipple – BBC Radio 4
Scala’s Troy Tipple, a veteran of Theatre and TV recorded his first ever radio play whan he played “Tibbut” in Radio 4’s adaptation of “Kestrel for a Knave” for Goldhawk Productions.
Class Dismissed – BBC
Connor completed filming his second series of this popular comedy sketch show for CBBC.
The Bay – Lucy Hillyard as “Kelly Meredith” – ITV
13 Year old Lucy played a particularly stressfull role in this gripping 6 part drama starring Morven Chistie.
A Very Yorkshire Christmas – Isla Cooke
6 year old Isla played Katie in this Christmas movie for Hallmark Film. She had a wonderful time making cakes, meeting Santa and decorating trees with Michelle Dotrice. This Christmas movie will run and run on the Hallmark Channel.
Emmerdale – Willow Bell – “Millie Tate”
Scala’s Willow Bell makes her TV debut in the soap. The 5 year old plays Kim Tate’s surprise Grandchild Millie. Kim was unaware that estranged son Jamie had not only a wife but a 4 year old daughter…making Kim a very unwilling Grandma!
Gentleman Jack
Scala’s Matilda Holt spent several days on location in this fabulous period drama by award winning Sally Wainwright. It’s the true story of Halifax lesbian landowner Anne Lister ….played by a feisty Suranne Jones Matilda plays chirpy Martha Booth in the series .
Wicked – Laura Pick
Laura trained at Scala then moved to Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Theatre includes: ‘Dr Osgood’ and featured ensemble in Anyone Can Whistle (Union Theatre) and ‘Maria’ in The Sound of Music (Regent’s Park). Now appearing as Elphaba in “Wicked”
Ratburger – Sky
Scalakid Talia Barnet had busy few weeks filming David Walliams “Ratburger”. Talia plays Zoe – a little girl who struggles to keep her pet rat out of the hands of the evil Burt from Burt’s Burgers who’s eager to serve it up for lunch. Talia worked alongside an “All Star Cast” including Sheridan Smith, Mark…
Emmerdale – Katie Hill “Sarah”
Katie took over the role of Sarah Sugden in 2017. Katie’s previous experience had been theatre based having played “Maggie” in “Scrooge the Musical” with Tommy Steel, “Florence” in Cameron Mackintosh’s “Oliver” and “Little Cosette” in Futurist’s “Les Miserables”. Katie is a true triple threat, – she is a gifted singer and a talented dancer.