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Marc Antolin as 'Leo Bloom' in 'The Producers' dancing with women
My Casting Story: Marc Antolin in ‘The Producers’

Actor Marc Antolin on playing ‘Leo Bloom’ in ‘The Producers’, how he made the role his own, and transferring to the West End stage. After a sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the hit London revival of The Producers is moving to the Garrick Theatre in the West End and taking the cast with […]

auditions
interview
musical theatre
The Industry
Victor Teodor Dorobantu as 'Thing' on the set of 'Wednesday'
My Casting Story: Victor Dorobantu on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

Performer Victor Dorobantu shares how he brought the non-verbal character ‘Thing’ to life in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’. Since their creation in 1938 as comic characters in The New Yorker, the Addams Family have been adapted into plenty of TV shows and films. However, none of these had connected with viewers as much as Tim Burton’s […]

auditions
interview
television
The Industry
The cast of Disney's 'Hercules the Musical' for the West End
My Casting Story: Luke Brady in Disney’s ‘Hercules the Musical’

Performer Luke Brady on landing his Hercules role, how he takes care of his voice and the differences between stage and screen acting. Luke Brady makes a heroic return to the West End stage in the iconic leading role of ‘Hercules’ in Disney’s latest London-based musical.  First he captivated audiences with his powerful performances as […]

auditions
interview
musical theatre
Getting Work
Ros Watt as 'Malcolm' in 'Macbeth'
My Casting Story: Ros Watt in ‘Macbeth’ at the Donmar Warehouse

Actor Ros Watt discusses how they approached performing as ‘Malcolm’ in a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth alongside David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. Ros Watt is a Scottish trans masculine actor (pronouns they/he), who is best known for their recent performance in the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Macbeth, directed by Max Webster. The production starred […]

diversity/inclusivity
interview
shakespeare
The Industry
Jeevan Braich as 'Rusty' and Kayna Montecillo as 'Pearl' in 'Starlight Express' looking at each other lovingly
My Casting Story: Jeevan Braich in ‘Starlight Express’

It’s full steam ahead with Jeevan Braich as he shares his insights on playing ‘Rusty’ in ‘Starlight Express’ and his win at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025. After over 20 years, Starlight Express is back in London. This revival features new songs, award-winning costumes, and a specially designed auditorium in Wembley. It also has a fresh […]

interview
musical theatre
networking
The Industry
Krupa Pattani as 'Sam' and Amit Shah as 'Jas' in 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office'
My Casting Story: Krupa Pattani in ‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’

Actress Krupa Pattani on auditioning for ‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’, South Asian representation on screen and breaking into voice acting. At the beginning of 2024, ITV released what would become its best new drama series since the Pembrokeshire Murders. The first episode of Mr. Bates vs the Post Office was viewed by 9.2 […]

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