VPA What’s On
Here you will find the Shows/Events from the Visual, Performing Arts and Digital areas of the College.
May-July 2025
Finding Nemo Jr.
Wednesday 7 May – Friday 9 May 2025
Join our Foundation Learning students in their production of Finding Nemo Jr.! In the warm, tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef, members of the Sea Chorus relish in the beauty of their underwater paradise, including two clownfish and soon-to-be parents, Marlin and Coral. Tragically, a vicious Barracuda attacks, leaving Marlin alone with all but one of their eggs, a child he names Nemo.
Preston College Studio Theatre, 6pm.
Tickets from £6
Around the World in 80 days
Wednesday 21 May – Friday 23 May 2025
Join the students of ATA in their 2025 End of Year performance of “Around The World In 80 Days!” The fabulously wealthy Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Along with his hapless valet Passepartout, he sets out on a dazzling escapade that takes him from the misty alleys of London to the exotic subcontinent and on to the Wild West as they race against the clock on a dizzying succession of trains, steamers, a windpropelled sledge and an elephant.
Preston College Amphitheatre, 6.30pm
Tickets from £12
The Spongebob Musical
Theatre for young audiences edition
Thursday 29 May – Friday 30 May 2025
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Preston Playhouse Theatre
2.30pm and 6.30pm
Tickets from £12
7TH ANNUAL MEDIA OSCARS
Tuesday 3 June 2025
A celebration of the work efforts of this year’s Level 2 and 3 Media, IT, and Games & Graphics students. The night will start with a red-carpet reception from 6pm in the Atrium with students taking photographs as people arrive. The main proceedings will start at 6:30pm with screenings of this year’s work and the all-important Preston College Oscar prize giving ceremony.
Studio Theatre & Atrium, 6pm
Living Art on the Human Canvas
Monday 9 June 2025
A collaboration of work from make-up students on level 2 & 3 theatrical media make up courses. Modelled by MTTA students
Preston College Studio Theatre, 6pm.
Tickets from £6
End of Year Exhibition – Creative Arts
Tuesday 10 June – Friday 27 June 2025
This year our Level 1, 2 and 3 creative students turn the Atrium into a screening, festival and exhibition area to showcase their talents in our End of Year Show 2025. The exhibition showcases the final work of Art, Graphics, Photography, Games, Media, and IT students across a range of levels and disciplines.
VPAD Atrium & Studio Theatre
Opening night, 6pm
PCD Summer Showcase
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Preston College Dance presents this diverse and exciting showcase to conclude the academic year and to wave farewell to graduating students. This showcase will include pieces in a variety of different styles including Commercial, Ballet, Tap and Contemporary Dance.
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Pricing and Tickets TBA.