West End star Ruthie Henshall has announced that she is launching a new drama school opening in Bury St Edmunds.

Based in Northgate Street, CAST will have 25 students a year and offer and prepare them for the industry with a Diploma in Musical Theatre.

The school has been developed by Ruthie and her business partner Paul Schofield with Educator Gary Willis leading the in-house academic staff.

Each year the students will get to perform in a professional venue with the third-year performance taking place in a London venue. The first intake will be in September 2023.

There are more details on the website rhcast.co.uk