The College of West Anglia staged a vibrant and captivating production of Bugsy Malone, showcasing the exceptional talents of its Level 2, and Level 3 Performing Arts students. The cast, comprising of aspiring young performers from across the college’s performing arts programme, brought the 1929 New York underworld to life with energy, humour and heart, delivering an unforgettable show for the community. 

The students’ performances were met with enthusiastic applause from audiences, who were delighted by the charisma and talent displayed on stage. The production offered a valuable opportunity for students at all levels to collaborate, hone their acting skills and experience the thrill of live theatre. 

Kerry Heathcote, CWA Vice Principal, said “The evening provided a fabulous opportunity to showcase the technical, creative and performance skills of our learners and the staff supporting them. The comic timing and splat gun antics were wonderful, delighting the audience throughout the show. The inspired inclusion of subtitled vintage silent movie clips, featuring members of the cast at key points in the play, added another superb dimension to the evening. The choreography, use of space, costume design, props and carefully planned direction utilised the bespoke scenery to its full effect. Bravo!”.

Hayley Rudd, Marketing Coordinator – Events, said “Watching Bugsy Malone performed by the talented students of the College of West Anglia is an absolute delight - a perfect blend of charm, energy and creativity that brings this classic story to life in a truly memorable way”.