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The Industry
An actor dressed in a mo-cap suit looking at a laptop on set
How is Technology Changing the Acting Industry?

Find out how the latest technological developments are changing the acting industry for the better and the advancements to benefit from in the future. From film and television to video games and stage productions, cutting-edge technological innovations are greatly impacting how actors and filmmakers carry out their roles. Digital artistry is rapidly becoming indistinguishable from […]

film
making work
television
Young Performers
Young actor Maggie Livermore outside the National Theatre in London
Diary of a Young Performer: Auditions and Rehearsals

Maggie Livermore takes us behind the scenes of the audition and rehearsal process for ‘Till the Stars Come Down’ at the National Theatre. Young performer Maggie Livermore was thrilled to get her first stage role in Till the Stars Come Down. She played ‘Sarah’ at the National Theatre from 24 January to 15 March 2024, […]

auditions
first person
parents
Getting Work
Luke Millington-Drake, Sindhu Vee and Layton Williams smiling at the camera
The Role That Changed My Career

Five performers tell us about the roles and people who made their careers.  Every role an actor plays gives them the opportunity to showcase their skills and make their mark on the industry, but some roles are so well-received, so pivotal, that they can catapult your career to new heights and audiences. At the CDG […]

awards
casting directors
film
The Industry
The Theatre Royal in Newcastle on a cloudy, blue sky day
The Benefits of Regional Theatre

We shine the spotlight on regional theatres across the UK and Ireland and showcase why they’re important to local communities and performers. For many performers, a role in a smash-hit musical or a prestigious play in a West End theatre is the ultimate dream. It’s no secret that London is the heart of the theatre […]

ireland
musical theatre
scotland
The Industry
Tom Francis standing across from Grace Hodgett Young while Nicole Scherzinger watches from behind them in 'Sunset Boulevard'
Starring in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ with Tom Francis

The ‘Sunset Boulevard’ actor shares a speedy breakdown of the audition process and his preparation for the award-winning show. Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre was the stand-out success at the Olivier Awards 2024. The show took home seven well-deserved wins, with one of them going to Tom Francis for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’ […]

auditions
awards
interview
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Young woman stretching before a workout at the park
How to Keep Fit as an Actor

Why fitness is important in acting and tips for actors to keep fit and increase their energy. An acting career is incredibly tiring and physically demanding. With all the preparatory work that a performing job requires – from learning lines to character analysis – actors often forget how physically exhausting the rehearsal process can be, not […]

musical theatre
soft skills
theatre