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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 more than 20 years, Starlight Express has returned to London for its latest revival with new songs, award-winning costumes, a specially designed auditorium in Wembley and 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 […]

auditions
interview
spotlight prize
The Industry
Daisy Ridley and Matthew Tuck in 'Cleaner' looking serious using a computer at a desk
My Casting Story: Matthew Tuck in ‘Cleaner’

Matthew Tuck tells us about his audition for the feature film ‘Cleaner’, working with Daisy Ridley and his hopes for other neurodivergent performers in the industry. It’s never too late to become a performer. Matthew Tuck didn’t grow up wanting to become an actor. He didn’t go to drama school. Yet here he is – […]

auditions
casting news
diversity/inclusivity
The Industry
Laura Dawkes in 'Frozen the Musical' as 'Anna' looking happy in her room in her new dress while the two attendants watch
My Casting Story: Laura Dawkes in Disney’s ‘Frozen the Musical’

Performer Laura Dawkes on playing ‘Anna’ in Disney’s ‘Frozen the Musical’, going straight from drama school to the West End, and the process of recording the show for Disney+. Laura Dawkes has had an exceptional start to her career. Within weeks of graduating from Emil Dale Academy, she was cast in the lead role of […]

casting news
drama school
graduates
The Industry
Roxanne Wolf walking through fire in Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
My Casting Story: Marta Svetek in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach’

Voice and motion capture artist Marta Svetek tells us what to expect during voiceover and mocap auditions for video games and how she landed her role in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach’. Video games have come a long way since Pong and Tetris. They’re now so creative, so technologically advanced and so full of […]

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