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Ebb And Flow: Isle Of Wight Teenager Heading Across Water To Join Performing Arts Elite

An Islander’s dream of becoming a West End performer has moved a step closer after he was offered a place at Italia Conti - one of the UK’s leading performing arts organisations.

Ebb Phillips, aged 18 from Ventnor, will begin a three-year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree in September, having been selected from hundreds of applicants. 

Italia Conti is the world’s oldest theatre arts training school. Established in 1911, producing some of the world’s leading stars of stage and screen, including West End and Broadway actress Bonnie Langford; playwright, actor and composer Sir Noel Coward and musician Pixie Lott.

Ebb’s passion for musical theatre began at a young age. He was a regular participant in the Isle of Wight Dance and Music Festival and an active member of the Island’s theatre scene, particularly with the Island Savoyards.

After studying performing arts at the Isle of Wight College Ebb was offered a scholarship at Ryde School to study A-levels.

Sally Phillips, Ebb’s mum says:

“I am thrilled Ebb’s hard work, passion and dedication has been rewarded with a place at one of the country’s leading theatre schools.

“The support from Wightlink has made it possible for Ebb to pursue his dreams.

“Thank you to everyone who has helped him along the way, including his singing teacher Tressa Lambert, ballet tutor Joel Morris and everyone at the Island Savoyards – Ebb hasn’t looked back since playing Oliver for them when he was 11!”

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