Our alumni
They started
here.
BTA performers have gone on to Olivier-winning stages, the West End, and the screen. Every one of them began with a free audition.
Lily James
Downton Abbey, Cinderella, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Arabella Stanton
Harry Potter, Matilda, Starlight Express
Bradley Riches
Heartstopper
Jess Henwick
The Matrix Resurrections, Game of Thrones
Charlie Brooks
EastEnders
Sam Tutty
Dear Evan Hansen (Olivier nominee)
Isabella Pappas
Finding Alice, Inappropriate (Olivier nominee)
Max Bowden
EastEnders
Portraits appear as they are supplied and approved.
Accolades
Awards & nominations
WinOlivier Award, Best Actor in a Musical
Sam Tutty · Dear Evan Hansen
Sam Tutty · Dear Evan Hansen
WinOlivier Award, Best Actress in a Musical
Kerry Ingram · Matilda
Kerry Ingram · Matilda
WinEmmy Award, Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling
Emma Taylor
Emma Taylor
WinKids' Choice Award
Lily James · Disney's Cinderella
Lily James · Disney's Cinderella
NominationTony Award, Best Leading Male in a Musical
Sam Tutty · Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Sam Tutty · Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
NominationTony Award, Best Featured Actress in a Play
Shalita Grant · Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Shalita Grant · Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
NominationOlivier Award, Best Actress in a Musical
Preeya Kalidas · Bend It Like Beckham
Preeya Kalidas · Bend It Like Beckham
NominationEmmy Award, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series
Lily James · Pam & Tommy
Lily James · Pam & Tommy
NominationGolden Globe
Lily James · Pam & Tommy
Lily James · Pam & Tommy
NominationCritics' Choice Award
Lily James · Pam & Tommy
Lily James · Pam & Tommy
On record
Cast recordings
BTA junior cast recordings
Official youth-edition recordings featuring BTA casts.
- Oliver! JrMTI
- Matilda JrMTI
- My Fair Lady, School EditionMTI
- Cats, Youth EditionAndrew Lloyd Webber Show Licensing
Alumni on cast recordings
Alumni featured on professional cast albums.
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Oliver!
- Paddington the Musical
- Matilda, original London cast
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My first ever stage was a BTA show. It was free, it was professional, and it set the whole course of my career. I wouldn't be doing what I love without it.
BTA alumnus
West End performer
Seen on
West EndNational TheatreRoyal Shakespeare CompanyThe CrownHamiltonLes MisérablesMatildaBridgertonMary PoppinsPeaky BlindersEastEndersGame of Thrones
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