Molly studied Performing Arts at Kendal College and then progressed on to graduate from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts North with a BA (Hons) Degree in Acting. She is now teaching at her very own Performing Arts school in South Manchester.
I absolutely loved Kendal College! I came to an open day, and I won’t forget the overwhelming sense of ‘THIS IS IT! I owe an awful lot to Kendal College and it has a humongous place in my heart.
What did you like best about studying at Kendal College? The array of skills we explored at college were exceptional, I found most of my friends at drama school hadn’t covered half of the things I had. The support from the Performing Arts team was so encouraging, even after I’d left. The children’s theatre module on my course really helped me find my love for working with children and young people- which is what I continue to do right now. The tutor’s approach to directing will always be my inspiration. The training at Kendal College prepared me brilliantly for Drama School.
What is your current role? In September 2022 I decided to open my own performing arts school in South Manchester. Being an actor in the industry, you can be incredibly busy, auditioning regularly, then land a job where you could be filming for nine months. Or it can be quite the opposite, you just can’t predict how it’s going to go. However, I wanted more stability and therefore decided to set up my own performing arts school whilst still remaining in the acting industry. We opened our doors to 65 children attending our classes and since then the school has flourished and we have classes running all week, with over 240 students attending aged 4-16. I can honestly say it’s the best job I’ve ever had!
What advice would you give to a potential student thinking about studying at Kendal College? My advice to anyone considering studying at Kendal College would be- it’ll be the best 2 years of education you will ever have- just go for it!
Molly’s credits include filming and live theatre, playing Leah Buckley on Coronation Street in 2017, Jack Dee’s daughter in ITV Comedy ‘Bad Move’, Sky Ones recent drama ‘Cobra’ and you might recognise her from the ‘Netflix Original’ – Bridgerton which she starred in!
