BOA Stage & Screen News Feed - News

BOA Alumni Andrew Exeter Inspires Year 12 Students

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:07:33 GMT

On Wednesday 25^th March, BOA Stage & Screen were delighted to welcome back former BOA student Andrew Exeter, now a professional lighting and set designer and founder of Andrew Exeter Studio, to speak with our Year 12 Lighting and Sound students.

Andrew is currently working as Lighting and Set Designer on the brand-new 30th anniversary UK tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and shared valuable insight into his creative process, taking students through how a large-scale production evolves from page to stage.

End of Spring Term Newsletter 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:03:03 GMT

Spring has sprung at BOA Stage and Screen!

Our Spring term newsletter is live – full of all the creativity, collaboration, and achievements from January through to Easter. From exciting workshops and student productions to behind-the-scenes highlights and alumni successes, it’s been another term packed with talent and inspiration

BOA students take centre stage behind the scenes at The BRIT Awards 2026

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:57:21 GMT

BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is proud to celebrate the success of two students who secured prestigious industry placements with PRG UK in the lead-up to The BRIT Awards 2026.

BOA Students Secure Prestigious Placement with PRG UK on The BRIT Awards 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:22:06 GMT

At BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, we are proud to provide our students with opportunities to gain real-world experience through industry partnerships and placements.

We are delighted to announce that Jude (Level 3) and Kodi (Level 4) have secured a work placement with our sponsors, PRG UK, working alongside the lighting crew on The BRIT Awards 2026.

Academy Closure - Friday 9th January 2026

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 15:10:46 GMT

Please see attached a letter below that went to all parents and carers on 8th January regarding the Academy closure on Friday 9th January 2026, due to the amber weather warning currently in place.

End of Autumn Term Newsletter 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:05:25 GMT

That's a wrap on our Autumn term! 🎬

Our end of term newsletter is live – packed with everything we've been up to from September through to Christmas. From mayoral visits and alumni success stories to exciting trips, plus our students shining both on stage and behind the scenes in Cinderella – it’s been an amazing few months! ✨

Mayor of the West Midlands visits BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy to Celebrate Young Talent in the Creative Sector

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:42:21 GMT

On Wednesday 19^th November 2025, the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, visited BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy to meet with students and staff, highlighting the importance of preparing young people for careers in the creative industries. He was joined by Hayley Pepler, Head of Culture, Creative Industries and Digital Roadmap at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), and Kate Tague, Chief Executive of the BOA Group.

Lord Mayor of Birmingham celebrates Birmingham’s next generation of creative talent at BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy

Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:51:03 GMT

Birmingham’s thriving screen and live events industry took centre stage on Tuesday 30^th September as Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, visited BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy to meet the city’s next generation of filmmakers and creative professionals.

Our End of May Newsletter is now live!

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:10:17 GMT

As we wrap up a busy and creative month, we’re excited to share the latest updates from BOA Stage and Screen.

Spring Newsletter Now Live!

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:33:15 GMT

As the Spring term comes to a close, we are celebrating another successful season of creativity, collaboration, and career-focused learning.

A brand-new exciting partnership with Marklew Productions Ltd.

Fri, 7 Feb 2025 10:16:57 GMT

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Marklew Productions Ltd, a leading event production specialist! At BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, we are committed to providing real-world industry experiences for our students, and this collaboration opens up incredible opportunities for our young creatives.