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The Bridge has many graduates now working successfully in major film, television, theatre and radio productions.

Here are just some of our past students. More to follow.

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Here is what some of our past graduates have to say:

Carrie Whitton

Graduate 2007
Credits: Dinnerladies, Cirxus, Salome, Dead Language, Masque of the Red Death Lates

Since graduating from The Bridge I have performed in many theatres including York Theatre Royal, The Grand Opera House Belfast, The Kings Theatre Edinburgh and Manchester Palace Theatre. I played the role of Twinkle in the Number 1 UK Theatre Tour of 'Dinnerladies' by Victoria Wood. London shows I have performed in include 'Cirxus' at the Arcola Theatre, 'Salome' at the Roundhouse, 'Dead Language' at the ICA and 'Loving to Kill' as part of the 'Masque of the Red Death Lates' with PunchDrunk at the Battersea Arts Centre.

Rebecca Eve

Graduate 2007
Credits: That Face, The Sugar Syndrome, Matilda, Mike and Dan, Masque of the Red Death Lates, The Real Me

Since graduating from The Bridge I have performed in the West End production of 'That Face', and a southwest tour in the lead role of Dani in 'The Sugar Syndrome' where I was luckily to perform at venues such at the Bath Theatre Royal, and the Northcott in Exeter. In London I have worked at the Pleasance Theatre performing the lead role of Matilda in 'Matilda, Mike and Dan' and performed in 'Loving to Kill' as part of the 'Masque of the Red Death Lates' with PunchDrunk at the Battersea Arts Centre.

I have done numerous short films and won 'Best Supporting Actress' at the 2011 Los Angeles Movie Awards for 'The Real Me'. I've also filmed commercials for 'The Prince's Trust' and 'PlayStation Vita'.

Nathan Sussex

Graduate 1998
Credits: Care, Coronation St, Judge John Deed, Torchwood,Young Dracula, High Hopes (BBC Wales) & Crash (BBC Wales), Nadger, The Darkest Day

My time at the The Bridge was the most intense, exhausting 2 years of my life and I absolutely loved every minute of it. Training at The Bridge gave me the opportunity to work with experienced professionals who not only passed on what they have learnt but who can also employ you and guide you after you have graduated.

My first role out of The Bridge was in the BBC Drama, 'Care' which went on to win the BAFTA for best drama in 2000. I then appeared in episodes of 'Coronation St', 'Judge John Deed', 'Torchwood', 'Young Dracula', 'High Hopes' (BBC Wales) & 'Crash' (BBC Wales). I recently played the title role in the BAFTA Winning short film 'Nadger' and I also played the role of Slean in 'The Darkest Day', a feature for Lindisfarne Films. While at The Bridge I had an interest in voice and radio work and since then I have worked on several radio plays for BBC Radio 4 & BBC Radio Wales, this also gave me the leap into voiceovers and I have gone on to voice several idents for BBC including a campaign for the final series of 'Gavin & Stacey' across all BBC Platforms. In 2012 I auditioned for the Norman Beaton Fellowship for radio drama and received a runner up award.

Elizabeth Cadwallader

Graduate 2004
Credits: The Killing of Sister George, The Taming of The Shrew, Ben Hur

Since graduating The Bridge in 2004 I have worked widely including plays at The Unicorn theatre, York Theatre Royal, The Octagon Theatre and The Oval House Theatre. In the past year I have played Childie in 'The Killing of Sister George' at The Arts Theatre, West End and Bianca in The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of 'The Taming of The Shrew'. The Bridge gave me a love of clowning and I continued this passion by going to Philippe Gaulier's clown school in Paris, using these skills in my most recent role as Sally Wiggins in Patrick Barlow's 'Ben Hur'.

Jenanne Redman

Graduate 2009

Credits: 'The Tiger who Came to Tea', 'The Plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner', 'The Twits'

Since graduating from The Bridge Theatre Training Company in 2009 I've been working extensively in theatre, most recently completing 18 months playing 'Mummy' in the Olivier award nominated 'The Tiger who Came to Tea'. I enjoyed two successful West End runs with the show as well as an international season playing in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai which has been an incredible experience. Previous credits include two seasons at The Brentwood Theatre playing 'Greenfly' in David Woods 'The Plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner' and 'Roly Poly Bird' in Roald Dahl's 'The Twits' adapted for stage by David Wood.

This year I have also been cast in a film called 'The Underwater Realm' which is a film set almost entirely underwater, this has been a wonderful adventure and I have really enjoyed acting in such a challenging environment.

In the new year I have No.1 theatre tour of the UK coming up with 'Spot's Birthday Party' where I will be playing Spot's mummy 'Sally'.

It's been an incredible 4 years since I graduated and I couldn't have wished for a more grounded and thorough start than that which i've received at The Bridge... I regularly return and it always feels like I'm going home!

Amy De Bhrun

Graduate 2005

Credits: The Crown and the Dragon, All is by my Side, Tess of the Durbvervilles, The Vikings

I moved to London at the age of 19 to pursue my actor training at The Bridge Theatre Training Company. In the last 2 years,I have written 5 one woman shows – and performed them throughout Dublin, London, LA and New York.

My most recent roles include the lead role of Ellen Barethon in the Medieval Action Movie 'The Crown and the Dragon' (Arrowstorm Entertainment), Phoebe opposite Andre 3000 and Hayley Atwell in 'All is by My Side‘ (Matador Pictures), Ingegird in ‘The Vikings’ (The History Channel) and Tess of the Durbervilles in ‘The South Bank Show’ (ITV)

I have just returned from my sell out show at The United Solo Festival in NYC and am currently filming the new Irish Feature Film 'Stag' by Treasure Entertainment.

My next 2 movies 'The Crown and the Dragon' and 'All is by my Side' are due for release in the New Year. 'The Vikings' will also be on our TV screens in 2013

Ruth Bratt

Graduate 1999
Credits: Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive, The Service Elevator, Showstopper! Touch Me I’m Karen Taylor, Sarah Millican’s Support Group, Fast and Loose

Ruth Bratt is a founder member of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, which is currently on tour and appearing at The Ambassadors Theatre in the West End. The Showstoppers have just finished recording their first radio series for BBC Radio 4. Ruth is now in her second series of both BBC3’s Mongrels and Sarah Millican’s Support Group on BBC Radio 4. Credits include Fast and Loose (BBC2), Dick and Dom (CBBC), Doctors (BBC1), Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive, The Slammer, FAQ U (C4) and Touch Me I’m Karen Taylor, as well as voiceover for CBBC’s The Pod.

She is one half of the double act Trodd En Bratt, and is developing sitcoms with Lucy Trodd and Pippa Evans. She trained at The Bridge, where she now also teaches.

Naomi Cooper Davis

Graduate 2004

Credits: Peep Show, Chromaphobia, Bigga Than Ben, Parade's End, Little Britain,

After leaving The Bridge, Iformed Professional Help Productions with 3 other graduates and started writingand performing comedy. I have appeared in films and television series includingBigga than Ben, Chromophobia, Channel 4’s Peep Show 8, BBC’s Parade's End &Little Britain and Pete versus Life. I also write and perform sketches as part of my own comedy double act ‘Becky & Naomi’ with Bridge Graduate Rebecca Windsor.