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The Essentials
Actor reading a script in an empty theatre
How to Be an Actor Between Roles

Motivation, mental well-being and creative resilience: Advice from a young actor on how to stay connected to your craft and identity during work lulls and personal struggles. I was sitting with my therapist discussing some frustrations I’d had about a recent self-tape I’d done when suddenly, they stopped me and said something that changed the […]

acting
first person
wellbeing
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The last of 4 colourful puzzle pieces being put together for Autistic Awareness
What You Should Know About Autistic and Neurodivergent Actors

‘Casualty’ actress Linda Burrel Reid tells us what you should know about autism and neurodivergence, and how autistic people experience the world around them. I am neurodivergent/autistic. I received a late diagnosis. When I received the diagnosis, I couldn’t believe it. “I can’t be autistic because I’m verbal, I don’t rock, I don’t wear ear […]

diversity/inclusivity
first person
linda burrel reid
The Industry
The History of Lesbian Representation on Television

How the visibility and authenticity of lesbians and queer women has progressed on the small screen, and what still needs to be done. Let me take you back to 1994 and the first time I saw myself represented on screen. The nation is watching their favourite soap opera of the time, Brookside, and we see […]

diversity/inclusivity
first person
television
Young Performers
The cast sitting around a table eating at a wedding in 'Till the Stars Come Down'
Diary of a Young Performer: The Show Must Go On

Young performer Maggie Livermore shares her experience performing in ‘Till the Stars Come Down’ at the National Theatre and how she dealt with unexpected events. With press and opening night over, the run of Till the Stars Come Down officially began, and young performer Maggie Livermore loved every moment of it. Maggie played ‘Sarah’ in […]

first person
parents
starting out
Young Performers
Maggie Livermore next to an advert for 'Till the Stars Come Down' at the National Theatre
Diary of a Young Performer: Run-Throughs, Opening Night and Press Night

Maggie Livermore finally takes to the stage in ‘Till the Stars Come Down’ at the National Theatre for run-throughs, opening night and press night. After succeeding in her audition and acing the rehearsals, young performer Maggie Livermore was eager to start playing the role of ‘Sarah’ in Till the Stars Come Down at the National […]

first person
parents
starting out
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