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About Cutting Strings
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Cutting Strings' Ethos
Cutting Strings' Ethos
About Duane – Founder of Cutting Strings
My name is Duane, and I’ve been proud to call Liverpool home since 2012, when I moved here from Wales to study at the renowned Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). From the moment I began my journey at LIPA, I knew my long-term goal: to open my own stage school and help others experience
About Duane – Founder of Cutting Strings
My name is Duane, and I’ve been proud to call Liverpool home since 2012, when I moved here from Wales to study at the renowned Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). From the moment I began my journey at LIPA, I knew my long-term goal: to open my own stage school and help others experience the transformative power of drama and dance.
Performing arts have played a vital role in my own development—helping me grow from an apprehensive teenager into the confident, passionate, and highly regarded primary school teacher I am today. Drama has supported my mental well-being, boosted my confidence, and equipped me with lifelong skills I now pass on to others.
Before LIPA, I studied Performing Arts in college, which sparked my move to Liverpool. Since then, I’ve gained over a decade of hands-on experience in the industry, working across theatre, film, and television. My credits include productions such as Hollyoaks, Cilla, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and High School Musical, as well as experience in radio and directing many shows.
Cutting Strings' Ethos
Cutting Strings' Ethos
Cutting Strings' Ethos
The name Cutting Strings reflects our ethos: letting go of the expectations and pressures that society, friends, and even family can place on young people. We’re all pulled in different directions, but Cutting Strings helps children recenter on their own dreams, values, and passions—through the joy of singing, dancing, acting, and imagina
The name Cutting Strings reflects our ethos: letting go of the expectations and pressures that society, friends, and even family can place on young people. We’re all pulled in different directions, but Cutting Strings helps children recenter on their own dreams, values, and passions—through the joy of singing, dancing, acting, and imaginative play.
At its heart, Cutting Strings is about fun, friendship, and freedom. It’s a place where children can build confidence, self-esteem, and a love for life—all while expressing themselves and being exactly who they are.
Our Community
Cutting Strings' Ethos
Our Community
Cutting Strings is more than just a drama school — it’s a community.
Our students and faculty form lifelong connections that go beyond the stage. We believe theatre should have no boundaries, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible space where everyone feels welcome — regardless of background, ability, or experience.
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Cutting Strings is more than just a drama school — it’s a community.
Our students and faculty form lifelong connections that go beyond the stage. We believe theatre should have no boundaries, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible space where everyone feels welcome — regardless of background, ability, or experience.
We’re also passionate about giving back. Through our outreach programs and local partnerships, we use the power of performance to uplift others. Over the past three years, we’ve released two charity singles in support of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and The Lighthouse.