More recent star graduates include AndrewsBridgertonco-star Simone Ashley.
The inquiry forced the resignation of principal Chris Hocking.
Change was promised by ArtsEds board of trustees, the people tasked with holding the charitable organization to account.
Julie Andrews studied at ArtsEd
A representative for Lloyd Webber declined to comment.
There is no suggestion that he was aware of the allegations.
Earlier this year, unease over student safety boiled into a strike following complaints over teachers using discriminatory language.
Many former employees who spoke to Deadline echoed these sentiments.
Many said high staff turnover was symptomatic of alleged difficulties at the school.
The majority of those who spoke to Deadline said they considered Spencers behavior to be bullying.
At ArtsEd, it felt like you were walking through a Mafia neighborhood in Napoli.
ArtsEd rejected accusations of misconduct and bullying leveled at Spencer.
The school declined to release the findings on confidentiality grounds.
The schools leadership has been working to proactively improve our culture and processes.
ArtsEds Roots Of Unrest
The roots of ArtsEds unrest can be traced back more than a decade.
Deadline has been unable to contact Wright.
Barker said they never officially parted ways, Wright simply disappeared, leaving behind a successful West End career.
A 2014 graduate told Deadline that students stripped down to their underwear and lap-danced on each other.
The so-called sexy dance and Wrights alleged misconduct took place on his watch.
Hocking declined to comment.
Internal feedback showed this was handled sensitively by Spencer.
Students from ArtsEd School of Actings class of 2022 recalled two examples of behavior that disturbed them.
Spencer denied the allegations.
We were all thinking: what the f**k is going on?
Both incidents were estimated to have been witnessed by more than 20 students.
Spencer had no record or recollection of the two meetings.
Its just like [listening to] your grandad, whos a bit out of touch with the world.
His apology was described as tender and heartfelt, and two witnesses said Spencer appeared emotional during the exchange.
The incident followed similar concerns being raised about Attenboroughs conduct by 2019 ArtsEd graduates after he led Shakespeare lessons.
A well-placed source said students made their reservations clear to ArtsEd teachers during a group discussion.
Attenborough declined to comment.
Others vouched for his reputation as a teacher.
He has a cheeky sense of humour.
However we have never witnessed him trying to use this to offend.
On some days, she would be charming, on others she would blank them.
The students said she had favorites who would receive kinder treatment and greater access to the principal.
Spencer denied favoritism and believes the anonymous accounts of students to be generic and anecdotal.
He led ArtsEds foundation course, which was based off-campus at The Lyric Theatre.
I witnessed first-hand bullying towards students and teachers.
I tried to challenge it within the school, but the principal would isolate you, said Kavuma.
I dont think it is a safe environment to train.
If students dont feel comfortable challenging that within that school, if they feel fearful…
I just dont think thats healthy at all.
Some students felt like they had to be watching their backs constantly, they felt intimidated.
The same person alleged that Spencers leadership upset many kind, honest, and decent colleagues who deserved better.
At least two people said their final months at the school damaged their mental health.
It just puts the students learning and education at risk.
Nagle told Deadline that Spencer was aggressive during their conversation and pointed a finger in her direction.
One of Nagles former colleagues corroborated her account.
ArtsEd was not aware of any CCTV footage from the night.
It is understood that Spencer was not formally investigated over the altercation.
She did not deny apologizing to Nagle.
Vithana, a former star of BBC dramaHolby City, is seen as a close ally of Spencer.
A participant in the strikes said students refused to attend lessons amid concerns for their wellbeing.
There was also discord over the choice ofBabelfor a third-year play over the summer.
Students claimed that the relatively unknown play perpetuated negative stereotypes about Muslim people and misquoted the Quran.
Pupils cried in front of the staff during many of our meetings with them, said one person involved.
The situation came to a head during performances.
They accused her of airing her dirty laundry in public.
The manager should be backing the players, said one student, reaching for a sporting analogy.
Drama Schools Uncovered
ArtsEd is far from alone in experiencing student unrest.
I tried to change it, but a lot of it is learned culture you are trying to change …
There needs to be an independent body to regulate drama schools.
All higher education institutions in the UK are regulated by the Office for Students.
The safety and welfare of students is our highest priority.
These changes have included staff departures and instilling a new and more student-focused culture.
These changes have included staff departures and instilling a new and more student-focused culture.
It has also included a major overhaul of the schools policies and procedures.
Where complaints are upheld, appropriate action is taken.
Student engagement and feedback is reviewed and responded to at a senior level within the organisation.
Their recommendations have been accepted in full and we are at the final stages of implementing them all.
ArtsEd has stood by Spencer as the right person to continue delivering this mission.
