The ensemble stands beneath disco-ball patterned light as bright white beams fan above the rink set.

Bellairs Theatre2026

The Rink

The Production

Guildford School of Acting staged The Rink at Bellairs Theatre, Ivy Arts Centre, in May 2026. The production formed part of GSA’s musical theatre performance activity, with Ben Barrow credited as musical director.

49 photographs in the curated edit

Musical Director: Ben Barrow
Commissioned by: Guildford School of Acting
Photography: Steve Gregson

The empty rink set glows in magenta and blue light above a black-and-white checkerboard floor.

A woman in a patterned vest sings into a microphone with seated performers behind her under saturated blue and pink light.

A dim stage tableau gathers performers around seated and reclining figures beneath a cool overhead spotlight.

A large ensemble dances across the checkerboard floor beneath intense magenta and blue backlight.

A seated young man rests his head against a woman in pale blue in a quiet, low-lit moment.

A woman in a dark cap leans over a high rail with a microphone amid pink haze and mirror balls.

A woman in a blue dress stands foreground with performers in dark costumes gathered behind her near a “Girls Only” sign.

A man in a leather jacket sings or calls out while holding up a glass against a dark blue stage background.

A man sits alone on a bench beside suitcases as warm amber beams cut through the stage haze.

Three performers lean in unison across the checkerboard floor, sharply lit from the side.

A woman in a blue dress is swept into a dramatic dip by surrounding performers in dark costumes.

A woman in a blue dress leans over a balcony rail, singing against a deep blue wall.

A woman in a blue dress is framed by a sweeping orange fabric arc as performers surround her in blue and amber light.

A kneeling performer comforts a man in a hat while a woman in a red dress stands behind them.

A woman in blue stands center stage as the ensemble lifts hats and clothing around her beneath yellow and purple lights.

A woman in blue stands elevated on a table or bench while silhouetted figures surround her in orange side light.

A performer in a patterned vest sits below a woman in blue who looms playfully behind the chair.

A man enters through glowing double doors while a seated woman is silhouetted in the foreground.

A woman in pale blue sits by the bar, studying a silver cup in an intimate pool of light.

A central performer stands in a bright pool of light as the ensemble reaches inward under red and violet lighting.

A woman in blue leans over a rail in purple light, looking out thoughtfully.

A couple dances at center stage in pale costumes, surrounded by blue projection patterns and watching performers.

Two performers face each other on the checkerboard floor as a man in a hat gestures animatedly.

A kneeling woman in blue holds the hands of a standing woman in pale patterned clothing while others watch.

A man stands center stage with arms spread as dancers crouch and lean around him on the checkerboard floor.

A woman in a patterned vest sings while holding a sheet of paper, with helmeted performers behind her.

A performer in a patterned vest embraces a woman in blue as dancers sweep around them under magenta and yellow lights.

A close confrontation unfolds between a woman in a patterned vest and a woman in blue beneath a “Girls Only” sign.

Three women sit on a bench, leaning and kicking in comic unison against the blue stage set.

Two performers move along an upper walkway in front of glowing candles and a textured blue wall.

A bright overhead spotlight catches stage action, with one performer sprawled across the checkerboard floor.

A woman in a patterned vest uses a yellow wall telephone against a vivid blue wall.

Two crew members work at technical consoles with the lit stage visible beyond them.

A woman in a patterned vest reclines in a teal chair as smoke drifts around her head.

Two women slump together on the floor beside a row of seats, their arms flung out in comic distress.

A young man sings in the foreground while a woman in pale blue stands distantly on the stairs behind him.

A seated couple in pale blue and suspenders smile as the man points outward.

Two women sit close together in a dark red-lit scene, one clasping the other's hand.

Silhouetted performers pose behind a glowing sheet stretched across the stage.

A woman in pale blue stands alone center stage under a sharp starburst beam from the balcony.

A large ensemble raises their arms beneath yellow and purple lights on the checkerboard stage.

Two women in bright dresses stand back to back at center stage under crisp yellow and blue lighting.

A woman in an orange fur-trimmed coat stands in a strong pool of light with yellow beams overhead.

A group of women sing together with raised glasses under blue and purple stage light.

A woman in a blue dress strides forward holding a bottle aloft as a uniformed ensemble follows behind.

A woman in an orange coat smiles while speaking into a yellow wall telephone.

The full company poses across the stage beneath purple and yellow lights and the Rink sign.

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