On 8 June 2026, third-year students from the Acting for Stage and Screen course at Performance Preparation Academy took to the stage at London’s Union Theatre to present Fringe Cuts to a SOLD-OUT audience. It was an exciting evening of original theatre created, written and performed by our 3rd year Acting Students.

Fringe Cuts
 gave the audiences the opportunity to experience a diverse collection of works-in-progress, each exploring different themes and styles. From heartfelt storylines and contemporary storytelling to musical influences, physical theatre and comedy, the showcase highlighted the extensive talent at Performance Preparation Academy.
For students on the Acting for Stage and Screen course, the project formed an important part of their professional training, allowing them to take ownership of the creative process from initial concept through to performance. The result was an evening filled with laughter, collaboration and drama.

Parrot Song

The production was written by Katie Poole, with music composed by Paterson Brown and Joe Edwards. Direction came from Emily Bolton, with movement direction by Liv Russell.

The cast featured Joe Edwards, Kacey Lowe, Liv Russell, Paterson Brown, Katie Poole and Emily Bolton.

Frozen In Place

Co-written by Sara Álvarez-Fernández and Lee Hillier

Directed by Lee Hillier

The cast included Sara Álvarez-Fernández, Andreia Alves, Benáta Baricz-Hughes, Jodie Davidson, Leon Hoyle, Kacey Lowe and Lydia Moody.

Frozen In Place

Co-written by Sara Álvarez-Fernández and Lee Hillier

Directed by Lee Hillier

The cast included Sara Álvarez-Fernández, Andreia Alves, Benáta Baricz-Hughes, Jodie Davidson, Leon Hoyle, Kacey Lowe and Lydia Moody.

Flowers by the Side of the Road

Written by Rebecca Caslake.

Directed by Elliot Holt and Jasmine Ruffle

Imaginative movement created by Liv Russell

Flowers by the Side of the Road

Written by Rebecca Caslake.

Directed by Elliot Holt and Jasmine Ruffle

Imaginative movement created by Liv Russell

H3LP M3

Written by Alicia Jane Berridge and Tyler Storm Berridge,

The production was directed by Tyler Storm Berridge and Jessica Mayne, with technical design by Anissa Hamidi.

The cast featured Tyler Storm Berridge, Jessica Mayne, Elise Hardwick, Lucy Victoria, Alicia Jane Berridge and Madeline Conquer.

H3LP M3

Written by Alicia Jane Berridge and Tyler Storm Berridge,

The production was directed by Tyler Storm Berridge and Jessica Mayne, with technical design by Anissa Hamidi.

The cast featured Tyler Storm Berridge, Jessica Mayne, Elise Hardwick, Lucy Victoria, Alicia Jane Berridge and Madeline Conquer.

WAAY TOO MUCH VINO

Created by The Unlucky3, made up of Rebecca Caslake, Liv Russell and Elliot Holt.

Celebrating New Talent at Performance Preparation Academy

At Performance Preparation Academy, students are encouraged to explore every aspect of performance and storytelling throughout their training. Opportunities such as Fringe Cuts allow emerging artists to develop original work, gain valuable industry experience and showcase their talents to audiences in a professional London theatre environment.

The success of Fringe Cuts stands as a testament to the dedication of the students and the exciting future that lies ahead for these emerging performers and creatives. We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved and look forward to following their journeys as they take the next steps in their careers within the theatre, film and television industries.