Category: The Essentials
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How to Start a Writing Routine
Seven tips for creating a routine if you’re struggling to complete your writing project. While you’re not at the desk, you’re still working on your writing. Everything you do each day can inspire what you bring to the page tomorrow. In this endless lockdown, and with all that extra time indoors, there’s one thing many…
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A Guide to Working in the UK as an EU National
What you need to know if you’re an EU citizen who is auditioning or working in the UK. Published on 4 February 2021. As you know the UK has now left the European Union and as a result, there are changes to the rules and regulations around travel and work. More details will hopefully become…
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What Actors Need To Know About R&D
Actor and writer Naomi Joseph demystifies the research and development (R&D) process for actors. We can be playing with balloons in the morning and researching the banking crisis in the afternoon Kat Joyce Co-artistic Director at Tangled Feet The Research and Development process (R&D) is one of my favourite parts of being an actor. It’s…
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Practical Tips for Making a Move to Hollywood
LA-based British performer Julia Farino shares five things you should know if you’re thinking of taking your career Stateside. If it’s your dream to work in the oldest and highest-grossing film industry in the world, then give yourself the best chance to realise your dream – do your research and prepare before you come. Have…
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Alexander Technique and Connecting with Your Body
Performer John Tate shares his experience of using the Alexander Technique and other tips for actors to connect with their body. As an actor, your body is your tool. Your body encases your voice and takes you from one side of the stage to the other and the whole time the audience is watching. But…
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Getting Back to Work After a Career Break
Performer and creativity coach Abiola Ogunbiyi offers practical tips and words of support for those planning a return to work after time away from the industry. Whether your reasons were personal, professional, or the result of a global pandemic, working your way back into the industry can be an opportunity to clarify your goals A career…
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Why Did I Choose to Be a Swing?
Performer Jaye Elster shares her experience performing in a role that is often misunderstood, that of a swing. when the unpredictable nature of live theatre strikes, a swing’s priority automatically falls to the show’s function above their own performance. What Is A Swing? In theatre, the most literal translation of the saying “the show must…
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Respectfully Parting Ways With Your Agent
There may come a time when you need to make the hard decision to leave your agent. Whilst it’s never easy, here’s how to approach the situation with professionalism and respect. An anonymous performer writes about their experience. Changing agents may seem like a daunting prospect for any actor. There are many things to consider, from…
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The Actor’s Sandpit: Knowing What’s In Our Control
Performer and coach Tahlia Norrish talks about taking ownership of what’s in our power as actors, letting go of the things we have no control over, and knowing the difference between the two. Imagine how much more progress we could make if we stopped giving energy to anything and everything outside of our control. Last…
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How to Take an Amateur Headshot
Our guide to taking a suitable headshot when it’s not possible to get to a professional photographer. Casting professionals want a clear representation of what you look like, presented as a well-framed, good quality headshot. A good quality headshot is fundamental for any actor and a necessity for a Spotlight profile. First impressions really do…