2020 Awardee: Ellie Jack
“The Dewar Award has made it possible for me to attend BOVTS and focus on my studies. It is an honour to be supported by this award and I thank them greatly for believing in me.”
Biography
Hailing from Glasgow, Ellie is a spirited actor and theatre performer. In 2018 she joined the Citizen’s Theatre ‘Young Co’, a theatre group for 18-23 year olds, and soon established herself as a committed and talented member.
in 2019, Ellie played an integral part of a production looking at teenage relationships which toured Glasgow secondary schools. Following on from this, in 2020 she held one of the lead roles in a play addressing issues concerning the mental health of young people.
After working on her craft for 3 years in Glasgow, Ellie gained a place at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, which is a dream come true for her.
How the Award Helped
Her Dewar Arts Award will help Ellie throughout her drama studies at The Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, allowing her to focus purely on her training.
“The Dewar Award has made it possible for me to attend BOVTS and focus on my studies. It is an honour to be supported by this award and I thank them greatly for believing in me.”