Italia Conti has been shaping the next generation of performers for over 110 years. Our AlumnX are at the forefront of the performing arts, making their mark across theatre, film, television, dance, and music.
Many of our acting AlumnX have gone on to notable careers in stage and screen.
Our AlumnX have appeared in West End productions, film and television projects, and international theatre companies, showcasing the versatility and professionalism that a Conti education is known for.
James is an English actor, known for playing the tough guy or villainous characters, who has had roles in Shameless (2013), The Outlaws (2021), Industry (2022), and Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (2023) alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Alexander Ludwig.
Martine McCutcheon is an English actress and singer. In the early 1990s, she played Tiffany Mitchell in the BBC’s soap opera EastEnders, but it was her role in the 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually that brought her stardom.
Our musical theatre AlumnX embodies the “triple threat” ethos, excelling in singing, dancing, and acting. Training at Italia Conti emphasises vocal performance, movement, and stage presence, enabling graduates to shine in productions of all scales. Many have performed in renowned West End shows, touring productions, and commercial musical theatre projects worldwide.
Layton is an English actor, singer, dancer and musical theatre performer known for playing the role of Stephen Carmichael in the television series Bad Education and his work in the West End theatre. His first job was at the age of twelve playing the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical in London’s West End.
Bonnie is an English actress, dancer and singer. She has appeared on both stage and screen, playing Doctor Who’s companion, Mel Bush, as well as prominent roles in both the West End and on Broadway.
From 2015 to 2018, she portrayed the role of Carmel Kazemi on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, for which she received the 2016 British Soap Award for Best Newcomer.
Italia Conti’s dance graduates have made a lasting impact across ballet, contemporary, jazz, and commercial dance sectors. Our comprehensive dance training ensures students are prepared for both performance and choreography careers. Our AlumnX have joined prestigious companies, competed in international competitions, and contributed to creative projects across theatre, film, and live events.
Mark was a professional dancer on the ABC dance competition programme Dancing with the Stars, winning the series three times. For his work on the show, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography in 2011.
Julianne is an American dancer, singer, actress and television personality. In 2007, she joined ABC’s Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer, winning two seasons with her celebrity partners. She returned to the show in 2014 to serve as a judge on Dancing with the Stars, a position she held until 2017. She also served as a judge on America’s Got Talent.
Our AlumnX success stories demonstrate the impact of high-quality performing arts education. Whether on stage, screen, or behind the scenes, graduates continue to shape the creative industries worldwide.
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