Buckley teen wins place at prestigious theatre school

A gifted student from Buckley is one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a musical theatre star after securing a place at Liverpool Theatre School.

Marissa Leigh, 16 was accepted onto an elite musical theatre training programme at the prestigious performing arts school following an outstanding audition performance.

The former Hawarden High School pupil,  who has been performing since she was two years old, trained at Elsberdance before going on to land a place at Liverpool Theatre School

The centre of excellence has helped shaped the careers of many stage and screen stars, with Liverpool Theatre School alumni starring in smash-hit shows such as Mamma Mia!, Frozen, SIX, Starlight Express, Blood Brothers and Wicked.

 Speaking on her success, Marissa said: “I was absolutely ecstatic when I found out I’d been given the chance to train at Liverpool Theatre School. Performing professionally is all I want to do and I feel very privileged to have this incredible opportunity. I’m so excited about my new adventure.”

 Maxine Ellis, Principal at Liverpool Theatre School, said: “It’s clear that Marissa is very talented, she has huge potential to succeed in the industry. We’re thrilled to welcome her to Liverpool Theatre School, where she will have the opportunity to develop her skills, work on her technique and grow as a performer in preparation for her future career.”

 Liverpool Theatre School – whose patrons include dance legend Wayne Sleep OBE, as well as TV and musical theatre star Anita Dobson – accepts only the most talented students on its professional training programmes in dance, musical theatre and acting.

 The Ofsted ‘outstanding’ performing arts school, which hosts an annual graduate showcase in London’s West End and stages shows at local theatres throughout the year, offers training designed to give young people the skills they need to work in the industry.

The centre of excellence encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, providing a number of fully funded places and bursaries to help make high level training more accessible.

 To find out more about Liverpool Theatre School, please visit liverpooltheatreschool.co.uk.