Pendleton Sixth Form College's School of Theatre celebrated remarkable success at the Buxton Festival Fringe last month, winning two prestigious awards for their production of Breaking the Code. The play, which originally debuted at the college in November, tells the story of the life and work of renowned mathematician and codebreaker Alan Turing.
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Performing under the name
The Pendleton Codebreakers, the students delivered two fully staged performances on 10th and 11th July in the High Peak Ballroom at the Buxton Palace Hotel. Audiences were captivated by the performances, and the Festival Fringe committee, in attendance both nights, praised the professionalism and quality of the production.
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In a field of nearly 150 acts, ranging from amateur adult theatre to comedy, spoken word, and music, Pendleton’s production stood out. At the end of July,
Breaking the Code was awarded
Best Youth Production and
Best Youth Actor for Alex Barker's portrayal of Alan Turing. Remarkably, out of ten nominations, including a nod for cast member Thomas Cunliffe as Dilly Knox, the Pendleton students were the only act across all disciplines to take home two awards.
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This accomplishment not only highlights the exceptional talent of Pendleton's young actors but also brings great pride to the teachers and the wider college community. Their success at a major international festival underscores the outstanding quality of the School of Theatre’s work and promises a bright future for these students in the performing arts world.
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A fantastic achievement, indeed.
