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Amy McCallum in Outlander
My Casting Story: Joanne Thomson in ‘Outlander’

Scottish actor, writer and director Joanne Thomson tells us about her journey into acting and getting a role in historical drama ‘Outlander’ Joanne Thomson is a varied creative known for showcasing her talent on stage and screen, including in the BAFTA award-winning film, The Suffragettes, she has also written and will co-direct her short film […]

casting news
interview
television
The Industry
Group picture of the chickens from 'Chicken Run'
Six British Films You Won’t Want to Miss From the BFI London Film Festival 2023

We look at six unmissable British productions from this year’s BFI London Film Festival In October 2023, the annual British Film Institute London Film Festival celebrated its 67th year. Returning to in-person screenings and a popular online platform, the festival brought feature-length, short form and episodic new releases to audiences up and down the country. […]

casting news
charlie gardiner
festivals
The Industry
The cast of the Cinderella pantomime at Wimbledon New Theatre 2023
Regional Pantomimes to See This Winter

A quick look at the variety of pantomimes happening in the UK this festive season It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that time is… Panto season! Nothing gets people quite in the mood for Christmas like a bit of audience participation, a comically dressed pantomime dame and a rather large helping of […]

casting news
charlie gardiner
musical theatre
The Industry
Edward Scissorhands sitting on stage in Matthew Bourne's theatre show
Stage Shows Touring the UK in Autumn and Winter 2023

A look at eight must-see theatre shows and West End musicals touring the UK and Ireland this autumn and winter As the early nights draw in and Christmas waits just around the corner, what better excuse is there for a trip to the theatre? Here are some of the many exciting shows touring around the […]

casting news
charlie gardiner
ireland
The Industry
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short in the lift in 'Only Murders in the Building'
Casting Director Destiny Lilly on Her Emmy Nomination for ‘Only Murders in the Building’

Casting Director Destiny Lilly shares her experience of being nominated for an Emmy for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and tips on how to get work as an actor in the USA Destiny Lilly is a US casting director and President of the Casting Society (CSA). Her career has spanned theatre, film, television and one […]

awards
casting directors
casting news
The Industry
Idris Elba at the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 premiere
What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – Autumn 2023

As we fall into Autumn, we look at some of the productions happening in studios and on location around the UK and Ireland  by Charlie Gardiner During the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the United States, productions worldwide closed down in support of the performers and writers on the picket line. However, there are some […]

casting news
charlie gardiner
film