TECHNICAL THEATRE STUDENTS LIGHT UP THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

Cheshire College – South & West’s Megan Parry and Ben Whitaker helped to light up Eurovision, after being chosen to work as Followspot operators for the celebrated song competition.

Since being selected for their roles, following an expert training session at the College’s Ellesmere Port Campus, Production Arts students Ben and Megan have subsequently worked alongside industry professionals, met King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and been interviewed by BBC Radio Merseyside.

Speaking to the BBC about her experiences in the run-up to the event, Level 3 student Megan said:

“It’s been absolutely insane. Everyone’s been so nice and welcoming, and this industry is one of the best in terms of being friendly to other people. It’s been amazing!”

Discussing the atmosphere of the event, 19-year-old Higher Education student Ben commented:

“During the big grand final there were so many people coming into the arena hours before the actual show was starting. The atmosphere was incredible, and it was packed to the brim even on dress rehearsals. Everyone was just having a great time and it’s amazing that I was there and that you can see the light I operate in tons of the fan’s pictures.”

Head of Theatre Operations, Angie Berwick, commented:

“As a department we have a fantastic partnership with ROBE NRG, which means that we are able to offer unique, industryspecific opportunities to our students.”

“We are incredibly proud of all that Ben and Megan have achieved. They have been nothing but professional, hardworking and dedicated throughout this whole experience, and I know they’ve both impressed a lot of people along the way.”

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