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Student show to make splash at Baths

An innovative dance performance will take place on Friday November 4th in the stunning surroundings of Victoria Baths, Manchester's Water Palace and winner of BBC2's Restoration series.

Published: Wed, 2 Nov 2011

Stranger Sites

A season of radical site-specific performances created by students from Edge Hill University is to be launched in September.

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Published: Mon, 5 Sep 2011

Sound designer sorts out the chaos

A talented sound designer from Edge Hill University has been chosen to work on an exciting new theatre production.

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Published: Tue, 30 Aug 2011

Clear your way to success

Didn’t get the grades you were expecting for your university course? Or want to change subjects? Then Edge Hill University’s Clearing Team could help.

Published: Thu, 11 Aug 2011

Firsts for nine dancers

Nine dancers are flying high after gaining first class honours degrees at Edge Hill University.

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Published: Fri, 22 Jul 2011

Dance artist to work with global performers at festival

A dance artist from Edge Hill University has been chosen to work with two internationally renowned performers to re-create their work as part of a special festival.

Published: Tue, 28 Jun 2011

Tears, Fears and Ageing Dears

Innovative dance research carried out by two Performing Arts Senior Lecturers from Edge Hill University is to be presented in Poland this weekend.

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Published: Wed, 18 May 2011

Dance artist helps bring Yorkshire Dales alive

A dance artist who lectures at Edge Hill University has been chosen to work on an international site-specific performance project to bring the Yorkshire Dales alive.

Published: Mon, 9 May 2011

Edge FWD dance their way to success

Unique all-male dance troupe Edge FWD has scooped a brand new award for their outstanding work in the community.

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Published: Wed, 13 Apr 2011

Student to tour with internationally acclaimed aerial theatre company

A talented dance student is flying high after landing a dream opportunity to tour with a world-renowned aerial performance company.

Published: Thu, 24 Mar 2011

Edge Hill lecturer curates national sound exhibition

An internationally renowned sound artist from Edge Hill University is curating one of the biggest exhibitions in theatre design.

Published: Thu, 10 Mar 2011

Rose Youth Theatre

Get into character for 2011

Take centre stage for 2011 and let your creativity shine through by signing up for the new Rose Youth Theatre.

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Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2011

More Hip Op than Hip Hop

There should be more investment to support ageing dancers, according to research by an Edge Hill University lecturer.

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Published: Mon, 10 Jan 2011

Designing For The Best

Design students from Edge Hill University helped artists create an imaginative setting for a production in Liverpool.

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Published: Thu, 16 Dec 2010

Forgotten Fortress

Audiences will be taken back in time to Iron Age Cheshire in a new musical written by an Edge Hill University lecturer.

Published: Mon, 6 Dec 2010

Edge Hill first University to offer Aerial Performance

Performing Arts students are flying high because Edge Hill University has become the first in the country to offer them the chance to study performance that happens in the air.

Published: Wed, 17 Nov 2010

Students Design Your Future

Creative students have designed a captivating centrepiece for an exhibition next month to attract prospective applicants to Edge Hill University.

Published: Thu, 4 Nov 2010

Changing boys' dance culture

A senior lecturer in performance at Edge Hill University is calling for a change in people’s attitudes towards men who dance in a bid to encourage more into the profession.

Published: Thu, 4 Nov 2010

Gunpowder plot explodes on theatre stage

A writer from Edge Hill University is helping to bring a piece of history to life to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.

Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2010

Secret Light Garden

Two performing arts lecturers from Edge Hill University will be bringing a popular tourist attraction to life this weekend with their very own audio-visual creation.

Published: Wed, 6 Oct 2010

Youth Theatre to be launched

Young performers can take centre stage and learn from the professionals if they sign up for the brand new Rose Youth Theatre.

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Published: Mon, 4 Oct 2010

Memories unearthed by University composer

An internationally renowned sound artist and Edge Hill University lecturer has created a special installation to celebrate Salford’s heritage.

Published: Thu, 23 Sep 2010

Graduates teach in China

Three Edge Hill University graduates are about to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to teach in China as part of a special exchange scheme.

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Published: Mon, 13 Sep 2010

Soccer duo back for Dominique memorial

Football’s famous double act Saint and Greavsie are reuniting for a charity event in memory of Edge Hill University student Dominique Williams.

Published: Thu, 5 Aug 2010

Class Act

Class act

North West schools join Edge Hill for a performing arts summer school.

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Published: Mon, 10 Aug 2009

Performance on Prescription

Could dance be used in the campaign to combat obesity? Can drama rehabilitate patients and help them overcome serious illness?

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Published: Tue, 30 Jun 2009

Do you want a share of £100,000?

We're currently looking for prospective and current Edge Hill students who can demonstrate excellence in one of five areas: sport, performing arts, creative arts, volunteering and online activities.

Published: Thu, 5 Feb 2009

Culture minister visits 'wonderful' Edge Hill campus

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport heaped praise on Edge Hill University's Ormskirk campus on Monday.

Published: Tue, 3 Feb 2009

'Walk the Plank' theatre ship

Three plays, six shows, one ship

Edge Hill students will perform a season of plays on board the Walk the Plank, the UK's only touring theatre ship.

Published: Wed, 12 Nov 2008

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Theatre gets physical

Texas invaded Ormskirk recently as a group of American drama students introduced physical theatre to Edge Hill University.

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Published: Fri, 8 Aug 2008

Student Save Gormley Statues' Modesty

Student Save Gormley Statues' Modesty

On Valentines Day, the students from Edge Hill University saved the modesty of some of the the Antony Gormley statues on Crosby beach.

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Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2008

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