Aspiring actor makes appeal for support

By The Newsroom
Published 27th May 2017, 19:08 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2017, 21:50 BST
Aspiring actor Jay Petherick.Aspiring actor Jay Petherick.
Aspiring actor Jay Petherick.
An aspiring actor from Sleaford is appealing for help in realising his dream of working in the arts after being offered a place at a top drama school.

Jay Petherick, 21, has been invited to attend the Guildford School of Acting, in Surrey, from October as a student on its master’s acting course.

The former St George’s pupil, who is currently studying drama at The University of Lincoln, has calculated, though, he needs to raise £26,000 to meet the cost of tuition, accommodation, and travel.

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Minus a £10,000 student loan and £2,000 in earnings to date, he is now looking to raise the remainder through a combination of work, fundraising, and sponsorship.

Jay in The Magpie and the Yorkshireman, where he played Harold, a hotel owner obsessed with ensuring that he receives great reviews when he believes that inspectors are staying at the hotel. Picture: Ashley WallsJay in The Magpie and the Yorkshireman, where he played Harold, a hotel owner obsessed with ensuring that he receives great reviews when he believes that inspectors are staying at the hotel. Picture: Ashley Walls
Jay in The Magpie and the Yorkshireman, where he played Harold, a hotel owner obsessed with ensuring that he receives great reviews when he believes that inspectors are staying at the hotel. Picture: Ashley Walls

“From a very young age it has always been my dream and burning desire to become a professional actor,” said Jay, who today lives in Lincoln.