Opened in 1946, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is one of the most successful and well-respected drama schools in the UK. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has been a torchbearer in training theatre, television and film professionals for over 75 years. The school’s courses are recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of their acting, and creative and technical arts. The school and The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama have strong links with industry and boast of an impressive record of graduate employment. Programmes at the school equip students for a range of careers, from circus artists, dancers and actors, to designers, choreographers, stage managers and theatre directors. Graduates from technical theatre, design and stage management courses can secure employment in theatre, on screen productions and other areas such as events, large and small, public or corporate.