The Stars of Tomorrow: MA Acting Showcase at The Criterion

Last Tuesday, I headed back down to London’s West End, this time to the historic Criterion Theatre, for the MA Acting Graduate Showcase 2026.

An afternoon of Raw Talent

The graduating students were, in a word, Brilliant. The transition from training to the professional world is always a bit of a whirlwind—it’s a scary time, but also an incredibly fertile one. Seeing the range of performances on display was a great reminder of why I love what I do.

I even had the pleasure of chatting with the mum of one of the graduating students. It really hit home how much support goes into these careers before they even reach the stage.

To all the Arts Ed MA Acting 2026 graduates: the industry is waiting for you.

Unfortunately, I can’t take you all, but I wish you every possible success!