Since January two ex Burnside students, Joe McIntyre and Sophie Carlson have been coming into school to work with a class of Year 9 Drama and Year 10 Performing Arts students. Sophie and Joe are currently in their 3rd year of BA (Hons) Performing Arts and Drama degrees at Sunderland University. They have assisted Year 9 students in preparing for their Blood Brothers assessments. With year 10 Sophie and Joe have led various acting skills and character development workshops, as well as directing students during rehearsals.
