Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) celebrated the Class of 2026 with a special graduation ceremony at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.
The evening brought together students, staff, friends and family to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students and reflect on their time at PPA.
Through specialist training in acting and musical theatre our students have developed the skills, confidence and versatility needed to take their next steps into the industry.
The PPA Awards 2026
As part of the graduation celebrations, we were delighted to present the PPA Awards, recognising students who have demonstrated particular achievements across their training.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners:
Acting for Stage and Screen Awards
AFSAS 1st Year Acting for Stage Award – Hetty Hughes
AFSAS 1st Year Acting for Screen Award – Liam Pritchard
AFSAS 1st Year Physical Theatre Award – Lily Storey
AFSAS 2nd Year Acting for Stage Award – Lauren Redfern
AFSAS 2nd Year Acting for Screen Award – Charlie Buchanan-Smith
AFSAS 2nd Year Physical Theatre Award – Joel Omokhigien
AFSAS 3rd Year Acting for Stage Award – Elise Hardwick
AFSAS 3rd Year Acting for Screen Award – Leon Hoyle
AFSAS 3rd Year Physical Theatre Award – Ben West
Class of 2026 – Acting for Stage and Screen
PIMT Awards
PIMT 1st Year Acting Award – Thea Lowe
PIMT 1st Year Singing Award – Dylan Kelvey
PIMT 1st Year Dance Award – Sydney Glaser
PIMT 2nd Year Acting Award – Rhys Uden
PIMT 2nd Year Singing Award – Maia Rogers
PIMT 2nd Year Dance Award – Lotte Moore
PIMT 3rd Year Acting Award – Amy Wilding
PIMT 3rd Year Singing Award – Lily Stevens
PIMT 3rd Year Dance Award – Emmy Jones
Class of 2026 – Performance in Musical Theatre
Special Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Acting for Stage and Screen – Joe Edwards
Outstanding Achievement in PIMT – Bethan Aley and Laurence Coqueral
PPA Founders Award – Kyan Heywood-McLean
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. As our students head into the next stage of their training and careers, we are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved during their time at PPA.
As a drama school in Guildford, PPA is proud to create a supportive environment where performers can develop their craft, discover their individuality and prepare for the professional industry.
To the Class of 2026, thank you for everything you have brought to PPA. We wish you every success for whatever comes next.
Congratulations and break a leg!