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Royal Patronage Extended
4 Mar 2010

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is to extend his patronage of the College for a further five years to February 2015.
Happy St David's Day!
1 Mar 2010

Join the celebrations in Cardiff today!
It's that Showcase time of year again...
16 Feb 2010

Every year acting students produce a showcase for agents and casting directors.
A Collaboration Between the Generations
10 Feb 2010

With a cast and crew that includes Royal Welsh College staff, students and even Young Actors Studio students, Theatre Pena gives us a rare opportunity to see collaboration between the generations in their latest production, The Trojan Women.
Join the Song - College Launches Gospel Choir
5 Feb 2010

Our new Gospel Choir launches on 24 February and is open to anyone aged 14 and upwards who enjoys singing
Model of Inspiration
29 Jan 2010

First year Theatre Design students have been inspired by the construction site next to the College for their first Theatre Design Prop Making project
Director of Drama Takes on New Role
22 Jan 2010

Sean Crowley has been named as an Associate Director of Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
College Prepares a Feast of Bach
8 Jan 2010

Join us and a wealth of world-class talent in celebrating one of the greatest composers of all time.
A Trio of Appointments
5 Jan 2010

The Royal Welsh College is delighted to announce three significant new appointments to its staff.
RWCMD in Starring Role on ITV Wales
7 Dec 2009

In celebration of our 60th anniversary year, ITV Wales has produced a one-hour Wales Show special.
RWCMD Gets into the Christmas Groove
1 Dec 2009

The Jazz Carols Tour 2009 culminates tonight with specially written arrangements of all the favourites.
New Partnership with St David's
19 Nov 2009

Royal Welsh College is celebrating the end of its 60th anniversary year with a new partnership with St David’s, Wales’ biggest shopping experience at the heart of Cardiff’s busy city centre.
Another Linbury win for RWCMD
13 Nov 2009

Jean Chan is Announced Winner of the Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2009
Only Men Aloud Join 60th Birthday Open House
23 Oct 2009

Visitors find out what goes on at Wales’ very own performing arts academy
Royal Welsh College goes Sonic in 2010!
1 Oct 2009

In 2010 the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, in partnership with Sonic Artists in Wales (SAW), is hosting the first Electroacoustic Symposium.
Stage Electrics Returns to Royal Welsh College
1 Oct 2009

Stage Electrics Returns to Royal Welsh College
World Class Facilities for Royal Welsh College
18 Sep 2009

Construction company Willmott Dixon has started work on the multimillion pound project to build a first-class suite of training performance facilities.
National Eisteddfod 2009, Bala
17 Aug 2009

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has had another hugely successful year at one of the world’s greatest festivals and one of the oldest.
New Donations for Fund-raising Campaign
21 Jul 2009

Two major foundations offer substantial grants towards fund-raising campaign.
Students Perform for Prince Charles
2 Jul 2009

Students perform for Prince Charles in his Welsh home to celebrate 60th anniversary.
Royal Welsh College Honours New Fellows
2 Jul 2009

The College celebrated its 2009 Graduation whilst honouring five new Fellows.
Five New International Chairs in Music at RWCMD
23 Jun 2009

Royal Welsh College announces five new International Chairs in Music supported by the Jane Hodge Foundation.
Nadia O'Neill Wins Young Actors Studio Prize
2 Jun 2009

Nadia O'Neill, 17, from Swansea, has been awarded the inaugural James Westaway Award for Young Actors Studio Most Promising Young Actor 2008/09, sponsored by Parthian Books.
RWCMD Launches New Courses
29 May 2009

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama launches a range of new courses.
Julian Bream Donates Art Collection to College
27 May 2009

Renowned guitarist, Julian Bream, donates his personal art collection to RWCMD.
Cory Band wins Prestigious Award
22 Apr 2009

Cory Band awarded annual prize for contribution to Welsh Music
Graduating Actor Wins Top BBC Radio Drama Award
16 Apr 2009

Rhys Jennings is one of four winners of the 2009 BBC Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award. He will be awarded a five-month contract with the BBC Radio Drama Company beginning in July.
RWCMD Becomes All-Steinway
4 Mar 2009

On March 4 2009, RWCMD took delivery of 62 Steinway pianos, making the College the first All-Steinway Conservatoire in the UK.
Sainsbury Foundation Donates First Gift to Fund-raising Campaign
13 Jan 2009

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is delighted to receive the first external donation of £250,000 to its fund-raising campaign.
Casualty Should Come to Cardiff, says Royal Welsh College
19 Dec 2008

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is backing BBC plans to bring Casualty to Cardiff.
Students' Union Makes First Donation
3 Dec 2008

Students at the College have pledged a massive £100,000 towards the College’s fund–raising campaign, starting with £50,000 presented to the College Principal.
Royal Welsh College Past & Present Stars Light Up Christmas
10 Nov 2008

Cardiff had two of the brightest stars in UK entertainment to switch on this year’s Christmas lights in the Civic Centre.
Bryn Terfel to Head RWCMD's Fundraising Campaign
10 Nov 2008

The Royal Welsh College is delighted to welcome Bryn Terfel as the Patron of its fundraising campaign, ‘A Stage for Success.’
Only Men Aloud!
7 Oct 2008

Only Men Aloud, the Welsh singing sensation and winners of BBC’s Last Choir Standing have signed a multi-million pound deal with Universal Music.
National Eisteddfod of Wales
18 Aug 2008

Despite the torrential rain, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has has another successful year at the National Eisteddfod which took place this year in Cardiff.
Theatre Debut for Kimberley Nixon
13 Aug 2008

Recent graduate Kimberley Nixon (Acting, 2007) is to follow up her recent screen success in Cranford, Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging and Wild Child with her professional theatre debut.
‘Inspirational’ Fellows honoured at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Graduation
24 Jul 2008

On July 4 at St David’s Hall, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, the National Conservatoire of Wales, celebrated the achievements of its talented graduates and honoured a distinguished list of Fellows, at a Ceremony in St David’s Hall.
New Drama Director Has Designs on Future
17 Jul 2008

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has just announced that its new Director of Drama will be the current Head of Design, Sean Crowley.
New Drama Training Programme for 15-19 year olds at Royal Welsh College
27 Jun 2008

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is launching the Young Actors Studio (YAS), a new element to the College’s curriculum, dedicated to providing top-quality training for young actors before they go on to higher education.
Design Exhibition
4 Jun 2008

Graduates from the Theatre Design department present an exhibition of designs, models and costumes for theatre, opera and dance.