Lauren Brindle

Singing

Lauren found her love for singing from a very young age and has been singing for as long as she can remember. From that early passion, she knew performing was something she wanted to pursue.

She went on to train at LIPA Sixth Form College before continuing her professional training at Performers College, where she graduated in Performing Arts with a Musical Theatre specialism. During her training, Lauren performed in a range of productions, including playing Nell in Her Benny, Jane in Jane Eyre, and most recently Belle in Beauty and the Beast in her final year.

Lauren has a real passion for singing and for sharing the knowledge and skills she has developed over the years. She loves helping young performers grow in confidence and find their own voice. Her favourite part of teaching is watching students build their confidence and perform in front of others, knowing she has played a part in their journey.

She is so excited to be part of Players Drama School and to share her love of singing with all the students.

Meet the Players Drama School Preston Team

Rebecca Wilson | Owner/Acting

Rebecca’s theatre story began back in the millennium when all she wanted was to go to drama school, ‘But mum I just want to act’ and so she did. The following week she was dropped off at the Playhouse Theatre, for her very first session at the players drama school. Her tummy full of dancing butterflies, reflecting both her nerves and excitement, she remembers that very moment so clearly, two older girls stood either side of the theatre doors, lots of children running past giggling and smiling.

Anna McCutcheon | Manager / Dancer

Anna’s journey with Players Drama School began in 2010 when she joined as a Saturday student, drawn to the thrill of performing and the unique buzz of the stage. From a young age, she knew without a doubt that a career in the performing arts was her calling. Anna pursued her professional training at Preston College Dance, where she earned a First-Class BA Honours Degree in Dance Performance, Choreography, and Teaching. Following her graduation, she stepped straight into the industry, joining the Rolling Back the Years UK Tour with Timeless Entertainment as a Dancer/Singer.

Deborah-Ann Carter | Founder

My Story – I tell the following because I truly believe it to be essential to the school and my teachings. The adventures I had growing up are reflected in the schools artistic growth. To be able to have grown up in two fabulous countries that speak the same language but offer different sights, sounds, smells and touch undoubtedly form and shape our school today.

Shannon Eccles | Acting /Players in Education tutor

From a young age, I discovered my love for performing. Singing, acting, and dancing have always been at the heart of who I am. I knew early on that a career in the performing arts was my calling.

After finishing school, I pursued my passion by studying Performing Arts at Preston College, where I achieved a Triple Distinction Star Diploma. I later continued my training at The Arden School of Theatre, graduating with a 2:1 Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Theatre. During my time there, I gained invaluable experience performing in numerous productions, including playing the lead role of Carmen in Fame the Musical. One of my proudest moments was the opportunity to perform on a West End stage.

Grace Ainsworth | Acting

Hi I’m Grace and I work as a big sister at Players and a teaching assistant at Players in Education. I have been a pupil since the age of 7 and still get to experience the love of performing as a member of the new college group.

Sam Moss | Little Players

Before my journey working with Players began, I first joined the school as a student at the age of 10, where my love for performing really started to grow. I then began working with Players Drama School at just sixteen years old, when I was offered the role of “Big Brother” on a Saturday - the first in the school’s history. This was a huge personal achievement of mine.

Sian Davies | Dancing

I began performing at a very early age and have danced for as long as I remember. Dancing was always my passion and an obvious choice for me as I worked my way through school and started to consider what to do next. I ended up studying my professional dance and teachers of dance qualification at Preston College and qualified with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing in 2010. Whilst studying there, I trained in a number of different styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Salsa, Jazz and National.

Abbey Pilling | Singing

Abbey found her love for theatre at a very young age where she started at Miss Sutcliffes Academy of Dance training in all different styles, she then went on to join school shows in high school such as her debut lead role being Molly Jensen in Ghost the Musical, also doing Billy Elliot and Footloose. This was when she realised that theatre was something she wanted to continue to do.

Lauren Brindle | Singing

Lauren found her love for singing from a very young age and has been singing for as long as she can remember. From that early passion, she knew performing was something she wanted to pursue.

Lily Simcock | Big Sister

Hi I’m Lily and I am a big sister here at Players Drama School. I have been a student since 2019 and still attend on a Wednesday night in the teen group. As a big sister my job involves taking care of the children, making sure they are having fun and getting involved. I enjoy getting to know each and every child whilst also watching their confidence and independence grow week by week in each discipline. My experience so far at Players is one that I will never forget and one that I can’t wait to continue. When I am not at drama I like to spend time with family, friends, and of course shopping!

Ryan Lancaster | Big Brother

Faye Price | Little Players

Mia Mainey | Players in Education