Smell the Roses programme

Fringe

2023

Greater Manchester

Festival

Lucy is an actress based in Manchester, originally from Billingham, Teesside. Lucy graduated in Theatre and Performance Practice from The University of Salford in 2022. As well as being a passionate actor and writer, Lucy is a horse rider.

Now, co-creator of Puddle Theatre Company, Lucy hopes to continue to produce new and exciting material . Currently outside of creating work with Puddle, Lucy has been working as a supporting artist across various dramas with Sky and BBC as well as a runner for several productions.

"Smell the Roses was never originally intended to make it to stage, I wrote it in my second year of University as a 10 minute short. However, I felt I wasn't prepared to leave it, or the characters behind and in third year, applied for the Liam Byrne Award Fund and received funding to give me the chance get this project on its feet. I worked for several months on extending the piece before casting. The joy of 'Smell the Roses' for me is how relatable the struggles of our characters are and the beauty of human connection and relationships."

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OLETA WRIGHT STAGE MANAGER

Oleta is Manchester based but originally from Hull, moving over to study Theatre and Performance practice at The University of Salford where she graduated with a first class honours in 2022. From there Oleta went straight into work experience with ITV and currently works freelance as a runner, aspiring to move her way up into TV production. Oleta is still passionate about theatre and has really enjoyed being the stage manager for Puddle Theatre Company. Any role that includes creativity and organisation is music to her ears!

ALICIA PERCY

Alicia is a Manchester based actress originally from Teesside. Graduating from the Arden School of Theatre in 2019. Alicia Co-created and featured in the short film Screenshot Kisses which won the MAP48 People Choice Award and Best Director. Alicia is excited to be back on the stage and be a part of the 2023 Manchester Fringe.

TOMMY LOWE

Tommy Lowe is a Manchester based actor originally from North-West London.

Tommy graduated Theatre & performance practice at The University of Salford in 2022.

Tommy explores several different styles in his performances across stage, screen and radio. He is currently part of sketchcomedy group, L.I.T.B.M, (Laughter Is The Best Medicine). Tommy's has enjoyed the experience of working in a scripted romcom with Puddle Theatre Company, making new writing his own through extensive character work.

SYDNEY SKYE

Sydney Skye is a 2023 Theatre and Performance graduate from The University of Salford. After professional experience in Musical Theatre, she moved on to exploring acting and writing. Recent credits include her own radio show and performing in Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House.' Sydney has also recently been exploring screen acting across student projects. Sydney is in the process of writing her own radio play with plans to produce it in the near future.

Sophie is a 2023 Theatre and Performance graduate from The University of Salford. Sophie has invested herself this last year in short films, plays, the occasional modelling. Most recently playing Nora as the lead in Henrik Ibsen's 'A Dolls House.' Sophie enjoys learning new things and recently has explored skills in motion capture for film and video games. Sophie is driven, curious and eager to connect with the wider entertainment industry now she has graduated.