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Kate Burton and Matthew Rhys support RWCMD’s New York showcase
Kate Burton and Matthew Rhys were among the audience welcoming the Royal Welsh College back to New York as it presented its showcase earlier this week, staged at an Off-Broadway theatre, after a two year break due to Covid.
Recent American and Canadian acting and musical theatre graduates performed in front of Emmy and Tony award nominee Kate Burton, and Emmy award winner Matthew Rhys, both active RWCMD Fellows.
The performers on stage showcase the diversity and skill of those we train, and represent the international breadth and range of the RWCMD programme.’
The showcase was held at The Signature Theatre, New York.
'It’s a privilege to be able to bring our students work to Signature Theatre and to share their talent with the US artistic community.
The RWCMD Showcase is always a highlight in the industry calendar in the UK, and one of the best attended in the sector. This year saw 100% interest from agents for our students.'Jonathan Munby
Among recent RWCMD acting graduate highlights: Isobel Thom, who graduated this year, is currently playing to rave reviews with their eponymous role in I, Joan at the Globe Theatre.
Callum Scott Howells, who graduated in 2020, having filmed his Bafta nominated TV debut in It’s A Sin while still studying at College, is about to take over the role as Emcee in Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre, designed by RWCMD grad Tom Scutt.
