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Wimbledon College of Arts. University of the Arts London (UAL). Specialising in Acting and Performance Design courses

Wimbledon College of Arts has a long tradition of providing world class teaching in technical arts for theatre, film and television. We believe in a non-hierarchical and inclusive approach to performance. That means we see all elements as equal partners. Whether it be acting, directing, writing or designing. Our courses include acting, costume, production and theatre design. Collaborative performa

nce is a key part of the experience at Wimbledon. We design many of our course projects with that in mind. Students often work in teams to produce theatre, performance and other live events. This reflects working practices within the industry. We want to develop your creativity, technical ability and professionalism. It is these qualities that enable many of our graduates to go on to have successful careers. Our alumni include costume designer Lorna Mugan, production designer Sarah Greenwood and set designers Simon Costin and Soutra Gilmour. Wimbledon College of Arts has well established national and international industry links. These include 2 of the United Kingdom's leading theatres: the National and the Lyric. Many of our staff are practicing professionals in their field. These connections allow students to gain valuable work experience. Our facilities include specialist workshops, studios and an on-site professional theatre. In summer 2020 Wimbledon began a multimillion-pound investment programme to transform the site into a world-leading centre for performance. The main phase of work has now been completed, with the final works to refurbish the library due to finish in early 2023. These improvements will enable us to nurture performance talent of the future.

03/06/2026

Step into a world of myth, movement and costume ✨

Join first-year students from Wimbledon College of Arts at Wimbledon Library for Kaleidoscope of Stories: Costume inspired by East & South Asian Folklore, an imaginative live performance inspired by folk tales from across South and East Asia.

Drawing on stories including Rama and Sita, The Legend of the White Snake and The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, students have created original costumes exploring colour, textile design, silhouette and storytelling through performance.

Created using recycled and repurposed materials, the project celebrates sustainability, craftsmanship and contemporary costume making.

📆 Thursday 18 June, 4–4:30pm�📍 Wimbledon Library, London�🎟️ Free to attend

02/06/2026

How do you discover you're this talented? 😳

We're spotlighting some of the student work you'll see at our Undergraduate Summer Show. This incredible work is made by Mili Beagley, a student from our BA (Hons) Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen course. She specialises in in prosthetic makeup effects and special effects body props for the film and tv industry.

Explaining her work in more detail, she said "My piece is titled ‘The Changeling’. It depicts a woman holding a baby with elf like ears that have been cut off to appear more human. This work calls for greater recognition of how neurodivergence. I like to use a lot of traditional moulding and casting techniques in my work, but I’ve also started learning to incorporate some small digital parts into the workflow. The body form for the woman was 3D printed."

Our Undergraduate Summer Show takes place from 13 June – 20 June.

Join us for the industry evening on Wednesday 17 June from 6–9pm.

Get tickets here: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/wimbledon-college-of-arts/whats-on/wimbledon-shows

30/05/2026

Our Undergraduate Summer Show is coming VERY soon! Are you ready? 👀

📆 Exhibition dates:
Saturday 13 June – Saturday 20 June

Industry evening (open to all):
Wednesday 17 June, 6–9pm

Featuring work by students from:
BA (Hons) Acting and Performance
BA (Hons) Arts Direction and Visual Effects
BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance
BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen
BA (Hons) Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen
BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Design

📍 Wimbledon College of Arts, Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA

TWO WEEKS TO GO ⏳

🎟️ Book tickets via this link in bio to experience the work of our talented students and join us for the industry evening: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/wimbledon-college-of-arts/whats-on/wimbledon-shows

Image credits (in order of appearance):
1. BA (Hons) Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen, 2025, Izzi Ackerman
2. BA (Hons) Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen, 2025, Ellie Dowse-Davies
3. BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen, 2025, Georgia Dillion, Photography by Orlando Myxx
4. BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Design, 2025, Ibbie Xu
5. BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Design, 2025, Yuhe Zhang

27/05/2026

MCM Comic Con London 2026: completed ✅

A brilliant weekend celebrating everything Comic Con. We loved meeting you all and sharing the weekend with so many fellow fans and creators.

The University of the Arts stand brought the monsters out in force. Godzilla stole the spotlight while Gamera kept moving through the crowds. 🐉🔥

Interested in making your own creations? Head to our webpage to explore our courses. 🎨✨

26/05/2026

Tag us in work that makes you proud 🤩

We're back with more student highlights, this time we're sharing recent work we've been tagged in by our students. Swipe through the carousel and discover colourful, vibrant and creative costumes by our BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen students.

Credits (students in order of appearance):
- Costume by Model: ._
- Costume by
- Costume by Model:
- Costume by Model: @27.birdy
- Costume by
- Costume by Model:

This is your sign to keep celebrating your work. We look forward to seeing more! 🫶

22/05/2026

Do you love comedy? This is the course for you 👀

Our brand new MA Comedy Writer-Performer course will help you to push the boundaries of comedy writing and performance and develop the skills required to create and perform your own, innovative work.

Watch as Dr. Ciaran Clarke () shares what you can gain from this course.

Apply now to start in September 2026: https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/performance-and-design-for-theatre-and-screen/postgraduate/ma-comedy-writer-performer-wimbledon -summary

Please note that this course has places available for applicants with Home fee status. Although, we are no longer accepting applications from international students for 2026/27 entry to this course. International applications for 2027/28 entry will open in autumn 2026.

This video features photography by Sophie Giddens and Rah Petherbridge Art & Photography.

19/05/2026

This weekend we’re at MCM Comic Con London....a 3-day celebration of all things gaming, anime, and pop culture! 🎮

Our stand will be impossible to miss as Godzilla returns this year…and he’s bringing a new friend: Gamera! 🐢

At University of the Arts London, our courses give students the skills to create life-sized props, animatronics, character animation, and much more for the creative industries.

Our BA (Hons) Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen staff and students have created both Godzilla and a Gamera suit inspired by the film Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris.

Both created by: Phoebe Stringer, Nate Barker and Annika Randle

Come and say hello if you’re attending this weekend!

12/05/2026

More from 'Sound on Stage' 🤩

We're thinking back to this incredible performance. Last month, students from Wimbledon College of Arts brought Sound on Stage to life at the V&A South Kensington, transforming the Raphael Gallery into an immersive live performance inspired by the V&A’s collection of costumes, stage props and designs. 👗

Responding to the theme of ‘echoes’, students created a spectacular showcase of contemporary costume, movement and sound, performed throughout the day within one of the museum’s most iconic spaces.

A huge congratulations to all the students, performers and creative teams involved in this unforgettable collaboration ✨

"(Scheduled) V&A images with credit.

Copy: More from 'Sound on Stage' 🤩

We're thinking back to this incredible performance. Last month, students from Wimbledon College of Arts brought Sound on Stage to life at the V&A South Kensington, transforming the Raphael Gallery into an immersive live performance inspired by the V&A’s collection of costumes, stage props and designs. 👗

Responding to the theme of ‘echoes’, students created a spectacular showcase of contemporary costume, movement and sound, performed throughout the day within one of the museum’s most iconic spaces.

A huge congratulations to all the students, performers and creative teams involved in this unforgettable collaboration ✨

Photography by Angela Tozzi 📸

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09/05/2026

Step inside a time-travelling wardrobe 👗

We’re thrilled to announce a collaboration between Hogarth’s House Museum and Wimbledon College of Arts’ BA (Hons) Costume for Theatre and Screen course!

Inspired by William Hogarth’s satirical scenes, UAL students have reimagined his characters in stunning contemporary costume.

🗓️ On display now at Hogarth’s House until 24 May, don’t miss this free exhibition! See how 18th-century satire meets 21st-century design.

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Wimbledon College Of Arts, Merton Hall Road
London
SW193QA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+442075149641

Website

http://www.arts.ac.uk/wimbledon

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