![Bernard Hill](https://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/newsimages/6614033/bernard-hill.jpg)
Manchester Metropolitan University is saddened to hear of the death at the age of 79 of renowned actor and alumnus of its School of Theatre, Bernard Hill.
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![Theatre graduate Phoebe Licorish makes screen debut in star-studded whodunnit](https://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/newsimages/7274336/64fef4e7d973a.jpg)
Phoebe Licorish bags coveted role alongside acting greats
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![Manchester Met celebrates creative excellence at Grosvenor East launch](https://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/newsimages/7274036/640b30e9f18cc.jpg)
Impact on region’s creative sector showcased at new cultural hub
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![John Bradley](/images/theatre/headshots/small/john-bradley-west.jpg)
John Bradley (2010)'s TV and film roles continue with him cast in the upcoming THE THREE BODY PROBLEM sci-fi TV series (Plan B) and also appearing as Richard Perks in StudioCanal's THE RAILWAY CHILDREN.
![Ashley Gerlach](/images/theatre/headshots/small/ashley-gerlach.jpg)
Ashley Gerlach (2009) is appearing in PATRIOTS at the Noël Coward Theatre in London. He also recently played Claudius in the Royal National Theatre's production of HAMLET.
![Grosvenor East Building](https://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/newsimages/7273698/62e2a797d617b.jpg)
Remembering an inspirational acting and voice teacher at the School of Theatre
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![Manchester School of Art launches annual degree show celebrating the achievements and talents of graduating students](https://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/newsimages/7273642/62a0aa588636e.jpg)
‘Falling Into Place’ celebrates work and achievements of graduating students
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![Research project Freelancers in the Dark has investigated the impact of the pandemic on freelance creatives in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.](https://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/newsimages/7273575/62558332bac22.jpg)
Findings will help inform positive changes to the theatre industry
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![Image showing the University's Grosvenor East building](https://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/newsimages/7273536/6225e7275d669.jpg)
The new home for Arts and Humanities is in the running for the 2022 RIBA North West Award
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![Mother Courage poster](https://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/newsimages/7273381/61f94018a002b.jpg)
Mother Courage is first chance for public to see inside 180-seater theatre auditorium
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