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In early 2019 I improvised a comedy video in Punjabi. I shot a few angles and cut it together on my phone. I had zero expectations but, inspired by the likes of JusReign and Guz Khan, I was aware that under the right circumstances it might create opportunity. I tapped ‘post’. It went viral. While the […]
Natasha Stone shares 10 things she wishes she’d been told before she decided to go back to school as a mature drama student. Everyone thought I was crazy for leaving my job to go back to school and I certainly went in with rose-tinted glasses. From the body-clock painfully ringing in your ears, the noticeable age […]
There may come a time when you need to make the hard decision to leave your agent. Whilst it’s never easy, here’s how to approach the situation with professionalism and respect. An anonymous performer writes about their experience. Changing agents may seem like a daunting prospect for any actor. There are many things to consider, from […]
Performer and coach Tahlia Norrish talks about taking ownership of what’s in our power as actors, letting go of the things we have no control over, and knowing the difference between the two. Imagine how much more progress we could make if we stopped giving energy to anything and everything outside of our control. Last […]
The world of video games is a flourishing industry. Tahlia Norrish shares her experience voicing a video game character and why you should give it a go. For me, gaming work is so attractive because the storytelling possibilities feel almost infinite. The realm of potential exceeds that of stage or screen. As someone who grew […]
Fun Writing, Play and Music Exercises to Kickstart Your Creativity Removing the pressure of having to share your creative endeavours with anyone allows you to be totally free. If you can lean into the freedom of not having to impress others, you might unlock something magical Okay, it’s happening. You’re doing your civic duty and […]
Zoe Bloss, who lives in the South West of England, gives her tips for performers working outside of London. I’m going to say something controversial but stick with me. Living in London is beautiful and exciting… but it’s not for everyone. I know, crazy right? There are thousands of actors shocked by this statement. In fact, […]
Tahlia Norrish shares her experience of giving a bad performance and the valuable lessons she learnt. A blow to our ego can be tough, especially when it’s resulted from coming up short in our craft. It can seem so enticing to make excuses or throw in the towel completely, but we can choose to profit […]
Anticipating a call to confirm you’ve got a part? Niamh McEnhill talks about her experience of playing the exhilarating but frustrating waiting game. When you’re waiting on news of a job, there is sometimes nothing more comforting than listening to ‘our kind’ talk about their experiences We actors are patient creatures. We find the character’s […]
Actor Rhys Jones’ advice on understanding your true casting type.