Belfast School of Performing Arts (BSPA), are delighted to announce that Peter Corry has been appointed as its new Artistic Director. With over 20 year’s experience in musical theatre as a performer, director and producer, Peter was a clear choice to oversee the artistic direction of what has established itself as Northern Ireland’s leading theatre school.
Managing Director of BSPA Tina McVeigh commented “Peter Corry’s reputation and CV speak for themselves and his immense experience will be invaluable to encourage and inspire the young talented Students of BSPA. We are delighted to welcome him as our Artistic Director and our students are very excited about working with him.”
Having already visited some of the schools, Peter is excited at what lies ahead;
He said “I am thrilled to have been asked to be part of BSPA. Over the last few years it has established itself not only as Northern Irelands leading theatre school but as the most exciting performance based organisation for young people in Ireland. I look forward topassing on my experience, knowledge and passion to our studentsand hopefully play a small part in helping them not only improve their performance skills but also gain confidence and experience memories that will stay with them for a long time.”
Originally from Belfast, Peter is synonymous with Musical Theatre not only in Northern Ireland but across the world. He has starred in musicals from London’s West End, to PBS American television, performed throughout the World as a solo artist and with many of the leading Orchestras in Europe and has recorded no less than 11 albums.
His credits include over 3 years as Inspector Javert in Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Misérables, performing in concert at the MGM Grand Las Vegas and famously singing “Bring him home” at the funeral of George Best.
Peter has also hosted his own TV series and several Radio series for BBC Northern Ireland.
His producing credits include “Les Misérables in Concert” at the Odyssey Arena Belfast (at the time the largest production to be staged anywhere in the World) and his highly acclaimed annual Christmas show “The Music Box”.
As well as many productions in Ireland Peter has directed shows that have toured both Europe and USA.
Passionate about encouraging young people to perform, he has directed youth productions of “The Producers”, “Oklahoma!” “Les Misérables” (all at Theatre at the Mill) and most recently “Cats” at the SSE Arena Belfast. He has also staged “Oliver!” and “Into the Woods” at the UKs largest theatre, The Edinburgh Playhouse.
The Belfast School of Performing Arts has 5 Schools in four locations across Northern Ireland, Belfast, Bangor, Ballymena and Lisburn and offers classes in the varied arts of dancing, acting and singing. Students aged 6-18 with a passion for performing are welcome to the main schools while younger children, aged just 3-5are welcomed to the Junior where they can start to enjoy the basics of musical theatre through interactive and fun classes. Classes take place every Saturday during term time and while term has officially started there are still a few places left for new students. To find out more please contact info@thebspa.co.uk or get in touch at www.facebook.com/thebspa.
You can see Peter on tour across Northern Ireland this Autumn in his ‘Master of Musicals’ where he will perform some of the greatestsongs from the world’s most popular shows. The ‘Masters of Musicals’ tour will visit 8 venues across the province.
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