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10 Things I Learned at a South Asian Artist Residency

Discover key insights from a South Asian artist residency and the benefits of participating in an artist residency as an actor. An artist residency is a temporary program where an organisation will typically facilitate an artist with the space and time to freely explore their creative ideas. Some residencies will provide the artist with accommodation, […]

diversity/inclusivity
first person
karen johal
The Essentials
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Building Your Brand as an Actor

Discover what personal branding is and what it means for you as a performer. At its core, personal branding is how you show up in the world. It’s about proactively shaping your public image and creating a narrative that aligns with your professional aspirations. Branding is a strategic process that attracts opportunities, enhances career visibility and […]

marketing
social media
spotlight profile
The Essentials
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Finding Representation That’s Right for You

An actor’s guide to different types of professional representation, including traditional agencies, co-operative models and self-representation. Agents are all the same… Aren’t they?  If you’re struggling to decide on what representation will work for you and your career, this article looks at some of the key considerations for performers. Drawing on my own experience, I […]

agents
diversity/inclusivity
Self-representation
The Industry
Ivana Chubbuck seated on theatre seats
Ivana Chubbuck’s 10 Performance Tips for Actors

Ivana Chubbuck, acting coach to the stars and creator of the Chubbuck technique, shares her top tips for actors to hone their craft. Throughout my years as an actor, I read many of the iconic books about acting and found them highly theoretical, as opposed to a practical guide on script analysis. I set about […]

acting advice
first person
soft skills
Training
Owen Cooper as 'Jamie' in Adolescence
Shaping Young Stars with The Drama MOB

Esther Morgan, the founder of The Drama MOB, explains the necessity of grassroots training, her school and coaching ‘Adolescence’ star Owen Cooper. Based in Manchester, The Drama MOB is one of the North West’s leading drama schools and casting agencies. Founded by Esther Morgan and Tina O’Brien, The Drama MOB offers high-quality training for children […]

agents
drama school
manchester
The Industry
The finalists of the Spotlight Prize 2024 on stage at the end of the showcase
The Spotlight Prize 2025 Finalists Announced

The 19 drama school graduates who’ll be performing at this year’s Spotlight Prize showcase. Once again, the Spotlight Prize is here to recognise and celebrate the very best drama school talent that the UK and Ireland have to offer.  65 drama schools and universities nominated a student from their graduating class to submit a self-tape […]

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