Former student Lauren Crace

Created at Cadbury: Lauren Crace

Showcasing a TV and radio career spanning over 15 years, Lauren Crace is one of our shining Cadbury alumni. We have even named our college theatre in her honour.

Since leaving Cadbury in 2004 with 4 A Levels in Media, Theatre Studies, English Literature and Geography, and going on to gain an Acting degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Lauren has worked in the Creative Arts and Media industry her entire professional life.

She has had leading roles in BBC dramas Eastenders, Sherlock, Casualty, A Room At The Top, Silk, Phoenix Rise and Holby City, and in ITV’s successful series Mr Selfridge and Vanity Fair.

Lauren became the first ever female Brummie to present the Breakfast Show after being head-hunted by Free Radio Birmingham.

She recently finished shooting series 3 and 4 of Phoenix Rise for the BBC, and continues to work as a development researcher in factual TV.

 

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