Churcher’s College drama student to join the National Youth Music Theatre

Sixth Form Churcher’s College drama student Kirsty Foreman has successfully beaten off fierce competition from across the UK to win a role in the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) summer production, Growl. Over 1000 students from across the UK auditioned for just 30 places in the production, which is an original take on the Big Bad Wolf.

Kirsty will be in the ensemble, playing a variety of different characters and spending a large part of the show on stage. To succeed, Kirsty had to attend two rounds of all-day workshops at NYMT, where her drama and musical talents were fully tested.

‘I’ve always told myself that if I can believe, I will achieve,’ explains Kirsty. ‘I’d like work in the West End eventually so this is an amazing opportunity and experience for me.’

Stacey Carty, Head of Drama at Churcher’s College, said: ‘I am delighted that Kirsty has achieved recognition for her talent from such a respected national institution. She follows in the footsteps of several other Churcher’s pupils, which is a huge honour for our drama department – and more importantly, illustrates the high standard of drama talent and potential the pupils have to offer. This is no doubt just the beginning of an exciting journey for Kirsty – congratulations!’

Kirsty is a keen drama student and has had roles in the highly acclaimed Churcher’s College productions – most recently including Les Misérables, as well as singing in the acclaimed anti-bullying video ‘Beautiful’ by Christina Aguilera, where Christina herself retweeted the video along with Miranda Hart and Amanda Holden. Kirsty has been acting since she started at Churcher’s College Junior School at seven years old and has enjoyed taking part in all kinds of productions, concerts and performances throughout school. In 2018 she joined Petersfield Youth Theatre and performed in both Guys and Dolls and Oliver!, also taking part most recently in the Petersfield Musical Festival.

Other Churcher’s College pupils who have achieved national recognition with the NYMT include George Renshaw, Jack Titley and Spin Glancy. NYMT alumni include Idris Elba, Jamie Bell, Gareth Fry, Sally Hawkins, Tom Hollander, Jo Hughes, Michael Jibson, Toby Jones, Jude Law and Jamie Parker.