ArtsEd: Principal At Andrew Lloyd Webber-Backed Drama School Resigns After Bullying Investigation
Julie Spencer, the principal at Andrew Lloyd Webber-backed drama school ArtsEd, has resigned citing health reasons after an independent investigation concluded that she presided over an “unhealthy environment” and brought the institution into disrepute.
ArtsEd is a storied British drama school, which counts Lloyd Webber as its president and major donor. Its notable alumni include One Day star Leo Woodall and Oscar-winner Julie Andrews. The school commissioned a senior lawyer to investigate after a series of Deadline stories uncovered bullying and misconduct allegations from staff and students against Spencer.
Ghazaleh Rezaie, the barrister engaged to lead the probe, has delivered her findings to ArtsEd’s board after a delay of more than three months. The performing arts school has published a summary of the investigation, but will not release Rezaie’s full report for data privacy reasons.
After interviewing 30 witnesses, Rezaie concluded that Spencer’s relationships with ArtsEd employees was...
ArtsEd is a storied British drama school, which counts Lloyd Webber as its president and major donor. Its notable alumni include One Day star Leo Woodall and Oscar-winner Julie Andrews. The school commissioned a senior lawyer to investigate after a series of Deadline stories uncovered bullying and misconduct allegations from staff and students against Spencer.
Ghazaleh Rezaie, the barrister engaged to lead the probe, has delivered her findings to ArtsEd’s board after a delay of more than three months. The performing arts school has published a summary of the investigation, but will not release Rezaie’s full report for data privacy reasons.
After interviewing 30 witnesses, Rezaie concluded that Spencer’s relationships with ArtsEd employees was...
- 7/13/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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