Burleigh Academy announces countryman Rhys Ifans as patron
Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans has been announced as patron to the Burleigh Academy of Performing Arts in Newport, South Wales.
Ifans commented: “As a performer, I like to encourage up and coming talent. I was thrilled to become a patron of The Burleigh. As a Welshman and a former pupil of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, I feel I can offer young performers motivation. Wales may be a little country by comparison but it has great talent along with its big heart.”
The school has also launched a new award in the actor’s name, which was won this year by senior musical theatre pupil Kelly Lewis.
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