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Guildhall Alumni Questions

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We love to hear what our alumni have been up to since leaving Guildhall, and will be catching up with alumni from across the world in a regular Q&A series.

Read our latest interviews

joanna marie skillett

Joanna Marie Skillett (Opera Studies 2017)

We caught up with Joanna to find out how her experiences at Guildhall have been a driving force in both her career and voluntary ventures.

Alfred molina

Alfred Molina (Acting 1975)

Appearing in over 200 film, TV and stage productions, Alfred tells us how his experiences at Guildhall have shaped his career.

Tasmin-Little

Tasmin Little (Music 1986)

We caught up with Tasmin to find out her favourites memories of Guildhall, from winning the Gold Medal, to leading orchestras and facing daunting masterclasses.

Bryn Terfel

Sir Bryn Terfel (Music 1989)

Sir Bryn Terfel performs regularly on the prestigious concert stages and opera houses of the World. We asked Bryn how his Guildhall training influenced his career today.

Freddie Fox.

Freddie Fox (Acting 2010)

We caught up with Freddie to find out his favourite memories of studying at Guildhall.

Debbie WIseman

Debbie Wiseman (Music 1984)

Debbie is currently Classic FM’s Composer in Residence and we caught up with her to find out how her Guildhall training kick-started her passion for composing.

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