Wakefield performing arts centres join forces

Two performing arts centres in Wakefield have announced a collaboration to develop arts education in Yorkshire.

CAPA College, which provides creative and performing arts training and education for 16 to 19-year-olds will work with Backstage Academy, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and short course programmes in the live events and creative industries.

It is hoped the partnership will deliver “incredible new programmes of study, original opportunities for collaborative research and an unprecedented focus on immersive entertainment and performance”.

Each institution’s academic and research teams will be working together to meet the objectives.

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said the initiative will “help our region become more attractive for businesses in these sectors to come here and invest”.

“Our region is fortunate to have two organisations that excel in what they do. I hope that through working together to create a creative arts pathway for talented young people they will present opportunities for people across a range of careers in TV, film, theatre and live events,” she added.