Will

Hi, I'm William from London. I did the Theatre Festival in both year 9, where I played Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and year 10, when I played Richard in 'Richard the 3rd' both in the Shaw Theatre. I am an avid runner and want to be a professional classical theatre actor.

Juliet

Hi! I'm Juliet and I'm from southeast London. I'm 16 and love climbing and crocheting and have been in three Shakespeare Schools Festival productions including Macbeth as Ross, Romeo and Juliet as the Prince, and Hamlet as Hamlet. I will be studying Psychology, English and Drama at A-level next year.

Alexandria

Hi, I’m Alexandria and I’m 15, I live in southwest London and I love reading, art and rowing. I am also interested in the theatre, and particularly Shakespeare. I’m delighted to be on the youth board of Coram Shakespeare for schools as I get to meet some fantastic people and get creative about keeping Shakespeare alive for today’s young people.

Iris

My name is Iris and I'm from Leeds. I am currently involved in my fourth CSSF performance as director for Julius Caeser at the Carriageworks. I want to pursue a career in the creative arts, particularly in acting. In my own time, I'm a keen debater and DnD player.

Lizzy

Hi, my name is Lizzy and I am from the north of Kent. I have worked with Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation before, both being shortlisted in their 2023 What You Will competition and assistant directing my school's production of The Tempest. I hope to become a professional actor and director in the future and I adore visiting the theatre whenever I can!

Henry

I am Henry from Hampshire. I partook in CSSF last year as Benvolio in 'Romeo and Juliet' and will be in 'The Taming of the Shrew' this March. I love to be on stage and enjoy baking.

Kira

Hi, my name is Kira and I'm from Brockenhurst, New Forest. I have performed in two productions with Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet, at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth and won The World's Mine Oyster Award while taking part in the What You Will competition. I'm really passionate about creative writing, with the intention to write a book and embrace theatre screenwriting one day! 

Rose

I’m Rose from the New Forest. I have taken part in three Shakespeare Schools Festivals, including playing Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet at the New Theatre Royal. I enjoy photography and listening to music.

Harry

Hi, I am Harry I am 14 years old and live in Loughborough. This is my first year at CSSF. I enjoy playing sports such as cricket, football and rugby. I also love the performing arts, and I have been in many school productions. I am currently working through my LAMDA awards.

Annabelle

My name is Annabelle, and I am from Buckinghamshire. I won the 12-16 category for CSSF's 2023 competition What You Will with my original monologue written for the Porter from Macbeth at the Criterion Theatre, London. I am an avid musician playing in and conducting ensembles and she adores comedy in all its forms.

Evie

I'm Evie! I'm from the New Forest and I've taken part in three CSSF theatre festivals. My favourite role has to be playing the Nurse from Romeo and Juliet! I can often be found knitting with a good cup of tea. I love everything history and hope to have a career in the heritage sector.

Mathilde

Hiya! My name is Mathilde and I'm from Essex, however I was born in France. I have recently performed in the Coram Shakespeare School's Festival at my local theatre and I was in The Tempest, in which I played Antonio. I am currently working towards being a professional actor and I absolutely love to play hockey!

Adanna

My name is Adanna and I am from Enfield. I took part in the What You Will 2023 Finals Showcase at the Criterion Theatre, in Piccadilly Circus. I want to be an author or screenwriter and I also take part in a playwriting club at school.

Albie

I have been performing in CSSF plays since 9 years of age and am hugely passionate about Shakespeare. I am passionate about making theatre accessible to all children, both as performers and audience members.

I am a professional actor and have performed at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre – in musicals 'Carousel' and '101 Dalmatians the Musical'. I play Tom Hanks younger brother in the film, 'Here' (2024).

I am an accomplished musician and singer, playing the guitar and ukulele. My music can be found on Spotify.

I aim to build on my professional experience in film and on stage, and to continue to write music and scripts, alongside music production and video editing.