The Latest Breaking News from Guildhall

Abuse by Guildhall tutor in 1980s left me in despair, says opera singer

Idit Arad calls for better protection for music students as London college admits failing in its duty of care to her

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

Paapa Essiedu: ‘Is this part harder than Hamlet? Yeah, it’s different gravy, mate’

The actor on his challenging new West End role, sweating profusely on stage, and why he almost became a doctor

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024

How 20 AUDIX Mics Capture Film Soundtracks at London Music School

Guildhall School of Music & Drama has acquired 20 A231 large diaphragm condensers and a DP5A drum mic kit.

AVNetwork · Jul 18, 2024

Black Mirror’s Paapa Essiedu: “Pressure? It doesn’t affect me”

He’s played a hate-filled Hamlet and a traumatised Grindr addict to great acclaim, but the pride of Walthamstow, Paapa Essiedu, tells Jimi Famurewa why Black Mirror is his best job yet

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

Drama school Guildhall apologises to Paapa Essiedu and Michaela Coel for ‘appalling’ racism

The ‘I May Destroy You’ stars have spoken out numerous times about the racism they experienced at the institution

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Top drama school apologises to Paapa Essiedu and Michaela Coel for ‘appalling’ racism

Essiedu has described in interview with the Guardian how teacher at prestigious school used racial slur

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022

All you need to know about lesser-known Royal Family members attending St Paul's service

The extended Royal Family were all out for today’s Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s cathedral. Here is everything you need to know about them - from Lady Sarah Chatto to Lady Gabriella

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2022

Liam Neeson sends support to cast of Brian Friel's Translations at the Lyric Theatre

In 1980, Neeson performed the character of Doalty in the premiere of Translations by Field Day Theatre Company

Belfast Live · Apr 17, 2022

Total Immersion: Frank Zappa review – a suitably eclectic day-long tribute

From a film Q&A punctuated by musicians in the audience to barnstorming performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Guildhall students, this was a stunning celebration of his orchestral works

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2022