FORMER Halesowen College drama student Nic Lawton returned to perform a show with her theatre company.

Artistic Directors Nic and Ezre Holland formed Expial Atrocious and came back to Halesowen College to perform `Butchered’ to drama students.

They performed the show at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, receiving rave reviews and now it is on a UK tour.

Nic studied performing arts at Halesowen College before completing an Integrated Masters in Touring Theatre at the University of Worcester.

The play is about two people stuck in a job and dreaming of something different with social and political messages.

Nic said: “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the incredible support, resources and drama staff at Halesowen College.”

Ross Nicholls, Course Leader for A Level Drama at Halesowen College, said: “Nic was an amazing student, hard working and passionate and it’s great to see her being so successful.

"We all wish her well in her wonderful career.”