University News Last updated 27 June
Our Royal Birmingham Conservatoire graduates have gone on to star in or work behind the scenes of television shows, blockbuster movies and stage productions. Check out what some of our talented Alumni are up to this month.
Alumna stars in Jurassic World
Niamh Finlay, who graduated from our BA (Hons) Acting course in 2017, stars in Jurassic World: Rebirth, the fourth film in the franchise which is set over 20 years after the Jurassic Park trilogy.
Graduate stars in Netflix drama
Acting alumnus James MacNaughton stars as Dennis Piper in episodes two, five and seven of Scottish Crime Drama Dept Q on Netflix.
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Alumnus returns to role
Acting graduate Andy Rush returns to The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 and 2, an epic retelling of John Galsworthy's classic period drama, this Christmas. The show will be at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 28 November 2025 to 10 January 2026.
Alumna stars in hospital drama
Alumna Kate Humbles has recently starred in episode 11 of Casualty – Internal Affairs as Layla Croston.
Graduates star alongside each other in new BBC drama
Acting graduates Rowan McIntosh and Lucas Leach have been case in BBC's eight-part drama, Crookhaven, which shoots in Northern Ireland this summer. The series is set to premiere on BBC iPlayer in early 2026.
Graduate announced in the Rainmaker series adaptation
Robyn Cara, who graduated from our BA (Hons) Acting course in 2016, has been announced in the series adaptation of The Rainmaker.
Graduate cast in touring production
Dom Hartley-Harris, who graduated from our BA (Hons) Acting course in 2015, has been cast in the UK and Ireland tour of Miss Saigon, playing the role of John.