Hampstead Fine Arts College, a leading independent college specialising in the arts and humanities, is excited to announce the opening of its new performing arts space, The Law Theatre, by Jude Law.
The Law Theatre is located in the college’s second campus on Parkhill Road, Belsize Park, which opened in September. It provides lecture rooms and classrooms as well as spaces for the performing arts, fine art, science, music and music tech and a flexible outdoor space.
The college’s 120-seat auditorium was opened by Jude Law on Saturday 15th November at a special gala performance of ‘The Watsons’, a play by Laura Wade, with musical performances by College bands and the choir.
Candida Cave, Founder and Principal of Hampstead Fine Arts College, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Jude Law to open The Law Theatre in front of an audience of parents and friends of the college.
“Jude has been a strong supporter of the college since his two sons, Raff and Rudy, attended the college for A-level. He has always been incredibly generous with his time, providing inspiration to our performing arts students and giving enrichment talks to young people interested in following his footsteps onto the stage and in film.
“The event also marks ten years to the day that Hampstead Fine Arts joined the Dukes Education family. The College began in 1982 and we were the first aquisirion by Dukes in 2015. It is a testament to the vision of Founder and Chairman of Dukes Education, Aatif Hassan, that while Dukes Education has become one of the fastest growing education groups in Europe, its schools and colleges retain the freedom to be themselves – working to their strengths and giving students the support to lead extraordinary lives.
“Parkhill Campus builds on the significant historic links to the arts in this part of Belsize Park” said Candida Cave. “Parkhill Road was at the centre of the British Modernist Movement in the 1930s. We want that legacy to continue and believe in encouraging young people from all backgrounds into the arts. We hope that the College’s generous friends and families will support our new Bursary Fund that aims to fund an A-level student and a Foundation Course student each year.”
The opening gala event was attended by Aatif Hassan in his role as Chair of Governors of Hampstead Fine Arts College, with Dukes Education CEO UK, Tim Fish
