Acting Showcase 2025

BA (Hons) Stage & Screen Acting
BA (Hons) Acting & English
MFA Acting Stage & Screen

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The Edinburgh Napier University Acting Showcase 2025 presents our graduating actors. This is your chance to witness the best of the best performing scenes, monologues, and more.

BA (Hons) Stage & Screen Acting

Arran Hogg

Arran began acting during lock down where he attended an online class hosted by The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He then went on to be accepted into City of Glasgow College and then later Edinburgh Napier University. Arran will be performing at the fringe in August with Authentically False Productions.

Arzaneira Deepsri

Arzaneira is a South Asian actor, artist, model, dancer, and a jack of all trades. She's been on a journey– from turning 18, travelling across the world alone and pursuing her dreams– to studying at Rose Bruford College and Edinburgh Napier University. She is always keen on keeping busy, and saying YES to...

Benjamin Gibbs

Benji is an Edinburgh based actor studying BA Stage and Screen Acting. Doing four shows a year on average, you'll likely see them in musical theatre around Edinburgh, where they have performed in shows like ‘The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals’, ‘The Addams Family’, and ‘Carrie: The Musical’.

Brook Smith

Brook has trained at NesCol in Aberdeen and graduated at Napier University doing the BA Hons Stage and Screen Course. He has worked on film sets, stage work and some voice overs as well. He is excited to obtain work outside of university, starting with the Fringe.

Candice Crossan

Candice is studying for her BA (Hons) stage and screen. She has always had a passion for screen and wants to explore that deeper, especially involving motion capture work. Stage has also been something Candice has enjoyed. In August, you can see her at the fringe performing Moliere’s ‘The Hypochondriac.’...

Craig Howie

Craig Howie trained at Edinburgh Napier University. His stage credits include The Boy in The events, he's currently animating a short film , and has a passion for youth arts facilitation.

Daniel Doherty

Daniel first began Acting in paisley at PACE youth theatre. He then studied his HnD in Acting and Performance at Glasgow Kelvin College in Easterhouse. From there Daniel came to Napier to study his BA(Hons) in Stage and Screen Acting and is looking forward to becoming a professional performer.

Ella Buchan

Ella Buchan trained at Edinburgh Napier in Stage and Screen acting and Musical Theatre at Performing Arts Studio Scotland. Her credits include Juror 12, 12 Angry Jurors, Ms Darbus. High School Musical, Nickie, Sweet Charity. Ella will be performing as Sheila in A Chorus Line at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026.

Elliot Shaw

Elliot studied Acting and Performance at North East Scotland College and Stage and Screen Acting at Edinburgh Napier University. Elliot has performed in stage productions like Blue Stockings by Jessica Swale and Love and Information by Caryl Churchill. She has also performed in many smaller plays as part of her...

Eva Winton

Eva trained at both Edinburgh Napier University and New College Lanarkshire. She has an experienced background in Musical Theatre and Dance and hopes to go on to peruse a further career within this. She is eager to perform in the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 within her theatre company- Pure Class Theatre.

Finlay Donald 

Finlay moved to Edinburgh to undertake his training at Napier University, having previously studied at Nescol in Aberdeen. Finlay’s love of Shakespeare started when he played Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Catch him next at Fringe 2025 with ‘The Optimiserables’ production ‘You Have Failed Me for the Last Time’....

Fraser Nicol

Fraser trained at Edinburgh Napier and AADA LA, performing as Ken in Rumours, David in Magic Time, Joe in Scuttlers, and Agent Blonde in You Have Failed Me for the Last Time at the Edinburgh Fringe. Fraser has also worked as a voice artist in games, animation and education.

Hannah Fraser

Hannah began her training at North East Scotland College, graduating in 2023 with a HND in Acting and Performance. She is now studying Stage and Screen Acting at Edinburgh Napier University. Graduating this summer, Hannah is excited to perform with ‘Pure Class Theatre’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Jess Donnelly

Jess is a multidisciplinary creative with a background in theatre, voiceover, and writing. A graduate of Edinburgh Napier University, her work focuses on character-driven storytelling and collaborative creative practice. She is particularly interested in projects that explore contemporary voices and human relationships across stage and screen.

Kira Giles

Kira Giles has enjoyed deepening her love for acting during her training. She attended Edinburgh Napier University, performing as Foreman in a modernised 12 Angry Jurors. Kira will also be performing as Beline in an adapted version of Moliere’s The Hypochondriac at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026, and throughout rehearsals has...

Lewis Mullan

Lewis has trained at Edinburgh Napier University and has written a play "Confessions of a Lunatic" based on the Dracula story which will debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025. He has also performed as a drag queen across Scotland and internationally under the stage name of Havoc Reign.

Liam Scobie

Liam is a 22 year old actor, he was born in Paisley in a working class home. He began acting at the age of 5. He is looking forward to his fringe debut this August in Cornermen by Oil Forsyth where he plays the young up and coming boxer Sid

Logan McKerron

Logan McKerron is a young actor based in Scotland. He is about to graduate with a Ba (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen degree. He is currently in rehearsal for his Edinburgh Fringe Debut in 'The Hypochondriac'. He also has a passion for screen acting and musical theatre.

Maria Fox

Maria Fox trained at North East Scotland College in Aberdeen and at Edinburgh Napier University. She has work on a two-part documentary series for Scripture Union, and several plays including ‘12 Angry Jurors’. She plans to move forward with film in the future but still interested in expanding stage roles.

Megan Hannah

Megan O’Grady has previously studied at Glasgow Clyde college where she gained her HND before going on to further her education at Edinburgh Napier where she will soon graduate with a BA in stage and screen acting. Megan looks forward to performing in this year’s upcoming fringe festival.

Mia Haden

Mia Haden trained at Edinburgh College and Edinburgh Napier University. Her love of theatre began working with the Lyceum Theatre and she is passionate about exploring human behaviour and influence, like in 12 Angry Jurors. She looks to expand her screen presence, but is eager to continue pursuing stage opportunities.

Michael Garden

Michael trained at Edinburgh Napier University. His stage credits include Michal from 'The Pillowman', strong multirole in ‘Love and Information’ and he will be performing as Ivor in the newly written spy parody 'You Have Failed Me For The Last Time' at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

Myles Mckenzie

Myles Mckenzie is a Scottish Actor, Writer and Director. Of recent, he will be Directing a Warner Bros Polar Express trainride experience for this Christmas season, playing Adam in Michael Johnston’s Living the Dream at the Edinburgh Fringe and is currently working on his new web series Shatterwake for 2028.

Niall Thomson

Niall trained at Edinburgh Napier University and Dundee and Angus college. He has performed in multiple stage productions at both institutions and has recently performed at the Edinburgh fringe festival and Summerhall. He will be returning to the Edinburgh fringe in 2026.

Rebecca Munro

Rebecca is currently training at Edinburgh Napier University studying ‘Stage & Screen Acting’. She has experience within stage and musical theatre, such as ‘Love & Information’, ‘The Wonderful World of Dissocia’, and ‘Oliver! The Musical’. She has also previously worked alongside the NHS with Dundee and Angus College to tour...

Ross Gillan

Ross Gillan trained at Edinburgh Napier University. His credits include Rab in The Ducky, Leonardo in Blood Wedding and Annette in Life’s a Drag at last years Fringe. Ross is a versatile actor who doesn’t like limiting himself to one area although he does he a strong love of Shakespeare....

Ruairi Francis McCormack

Ruairi Francis McCormack is an Actor/Musician who has been acting since he was young in various companies at the theatre royal Dumfries, He also played Bass Guitar and Electric Guitar in various bands and pit bands before finally studying BA(Hons) Stage and Screen acting at Edinburgh Napier University

Sophie Blair

Sophie Blair has trained at New College Lanarkshire and Edinburgh Napier University. She has worked on productions such as ‘The Ducky’ by DC. Jackson and ‘Sketching’ by James Graham. She plans to expand her work in film and tv but is open to working on stage productions.

Tom Rees

Tom Rees trained at Edinburgh Napier University, his previous work includes the role of 7th Juror in a production of 12 Angry Jurors, and he is set to star as Spider in Michael Johnson’s new play Living the Dream at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026.

Zoe Jones

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BA (Hons) Acting & English

Abi Price

Abi is originally from Bournemouth and is in the graduate class of Acting and English at Edinburgh Napier University. She will be performing in three shows at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. ‘Screaming into the Void’ with Piece of Work Theatre, ‘Crocodile Tears’ with Sharkbait Theatre and in the cast...

Arlene McKay

Arlene McKay is a versatile stage and screen actress based in Edinburgh who has recently finished her training at Edinburgh Napier through their Acting and English (BA HONS) course. Recent credits include Screaming into the Void, Eleanor, and Wish You Were Here.

Cameron Millar

Originally from Glasgow, Cameron worked with different theatre groups such as The Kirkintilloch Players, The Theatre House and The King’s Theatre. He then went on to study Acting and English at Edinburgh Napier University. Cameron is currently working on a new project for The Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

Jed Bury

Jed is a soon-to-be graduate with a BA in Acting & English and has worked in stage shows including playing Harris in Tartan Tat, Gordon Whitehouse in Dangerous Corner, and two upcoming Fringe shows. He’s also enjoyed screen work including an upcoming untitled miniseries and graduate film The Paranormal Clause....

Xander Arron-Gonzales

Xander studied Acting and English at Edinburgh Napier University and has starred in an array of short films, one of which nominated for the Lift-Off Film Festival. He has notably performed in plays across theatres in the UK; from Shakespeare in London ArtsEd to performing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

MFA Acting Stage & Screen

Daniel Mcintosh Brammer 

Daniel Mcintosh Brammer is a scottish actor trained at Edinburgh Napier University. Born in Aberdeenshire, Daniel is now taking a lifelong passion for theatre to a professional stage. After performing in the show Rat King Gospel in 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Daniel has spent the last year completing his studies.

Daniel Medina-Lopez

Daniel Medina-Lopez trained at Edinburgh Napier University. His stage credits include Donalbain and Young Siward in Macbeth, a multirole performance in Fringe 2025’s Romance On Repeat, and he’ll next perform at the Fringe 2026 in a classic Puerto Rican monologue and as a second lead to a debuting Scottish musical

Desirée Hoeksma

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Gregory Bonnar 

Greg has worked as an actor in professional productions in the West of Scotland theatre scene and extensively as a voiceover artist across Scotland. He recently continued his development by training at Edinburgh Napier and brings musical theatre skills including singing and movement to his versatile performance background.

Hannah Smit

Hannah has enjoyed playing a range of roles during training and has deepened her love for Shakespeare. She is particularly interested in modern adaptations of classic texts which re-imagine the female roles. Previously a member of Tron Young Company, she enjoys collaborating within an ensemble and devising new work.

Hannah-Mae Engstrom

Hannah-Mae is an American artist in Edinburgh, trained in Music Theatre, and is pursuing a master’s in Acting at Edinburgh Napier University. Her recent performance credits include both stage and screen, including short films and partaking in the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe in We Used to be Girl Scouts.

Jordan Gagan

Jordan trained at Edinburgh Napier University (MFA) and Ursinus College (BA). He has worked in short films around Scotland and performed in many stage productions, including professional productions of The Wizard of Oz, Big Fish, Tuck Everlasting, and Peter and the Starcatcher. He’s primarily located in the Greater Boston Area....

Natalie Beller

Natalie Beller trained at Arcadia University and Edinburgh Napier University. Her stage credits include Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Ophelia in Hamlet, Summer in Good For You at the Edinburgh Fringe, and will soon be performing as Laura in Love and Freindship at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe.

Netaniah Faison Osborne

Netaniah Faison Osborne trained at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Edinburgh Napier University. She has worked on stage in Good For You, Othello, and The Wedding Singer. She has recently enjoyed working on short films, The After-Moment and When One Door Closes.

Nick Willcocks

Nick Willcocks is an actor who trained at Edinburgh Napier University. He has played a variety of roles and has deepened his love of Shakespeare. He is particularly interested in conflicted characters who are caught between saving their personal relationships and realising their true desires and potential.

Oli Jerfferson

Oli trained at High Point University and Edinburgh Napier, performing as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, Derek in Not Quite Almost, and The Newbie in Life’s a Drag at the Edinburgh Fringe. He also has experience working in student films, portraying Kit in KRISTINA, and Antoine in You Should...

Rebekah Clark

Rebekah Clark is a Scottish actress based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, currently performing in two original productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Known for her dynamic stage presence and commitment to storytelling, she brings a fresh, contemporary voice to Scottish theatre. Rebekah is passionate about work that resonates on stage and screen....

Sam Rowlands

Ambitious Welsh actor with stage, voice acting and screen experience including plays at Edinburgh fringe and professional independent feature film and television projects. MFA Stage and screen acting graduate from Edinburgh Napier University. Relentless work ethic and excitement for taking on both transformative characters and naturalistic roles. Possess an earnest...

Samuela Noumtchuet

Samuela is an Edinburgh-based actor and voice-over artist from Chicago. Recently, Samuela performed as Clara in “Monumental” (F-Bomb Theatre), Witch in “Thrice” (Al Seed Productions), and Sasha in “We Used to be Girl Scouts” (Hey Thanks! Theatre Collective, 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival). She is repped by Hunwick Associates.

Trystan Youngjohn

Zoë Lerman

Zoë an American actress, who earned her BA in acting from USC’s School of Dramatic Arts. She has also trained at The National Theatre Institute, The Storyteller’s Conservatory, and The Actor’s Gym. Zoë has enjoyed both stage and screen work and has two upcoming films shooting this summer. ...