Brodie Cooke

Alumni Spotlight: Brodie Cooke

From the stage at Ysgol Bryn Alyn to the screen productions of some of the UK's biggest television shows, Brodie Cooke is building an exciting career in the creative industries.

After leaving YBA in 2020, Brodie continued to pursue his passion for performance and storytelling, studying A-level Film Studies, History and Drama before progressing to the University of Chester, where he recently completed a BA in Acting and is due to graduate this November.

During his time at university, Brodie developed a broad range of skills beyond acting, gaining experience in scriptwriting, directing, videography and editing, helping him develop a deeper understanding of the entertainment industry and opening the door to a variety of creative opportunities.

While still studying, Brodie secured his first professional screen role in the short film Wonderwall with Bridgeway Productions, an opportunity that helped launch his career in television and film.

Since then, he has worked on a number of high-profile productions, including:

🎬 House of the Dragon Season 3
🎬 BBC's Such Brave Girls
🎬 ITV's The Betrayal
🎬 Peaky Blinders Season 7
🎬 An upcoming Netflix series

Alongside his acting work, Brodie has continued to develop his own creative projects. He has written original scripts that are currently in development with a production company and has also directed theatre productions, including Thornton Wilder's acclaimed play Our Town.

Reflecting on his journey, Brodie believes that success comes from embracing opportunities and never stopping learning.

"Through my journey, I've learned that success comes from hard work, perseverance, and taking every opportunity to learn and grow."

Brodie's story is a fantastic example of what can happen when talent is combined with determination, curiosity and a willingness to challenge yourself. From studying at YBA to working on some of the most anticipated television productions in the country, his journey shows that exciting opportunities can arise when you are prepared to work for them.

We are incredibly proud of everything Brodie has achieved so far and look forward to following the next chapter of his career in the film, television and theatre industries.

From YBA to the world of film and television, Brodie's future is only just beginning.

Once a YBA'er, always a YBA'er.