starting out

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The Essentials
Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens as 'Ilene Andrews' and 'Trapper' in 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' standing on a sandy beach in filming location Australia
How to Start Your Acting Career in Australia

How to become an actor in Australia, find auditions and acting jobs, and how UK performers can apply to live in Australia. If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into the spotlight Down Under, you’re in for a treat. Australia’s artistic landscape is as diverse as its geographical landscape. With renowned drama schools, thriving theatre scenes […]

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The Essentials
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How to Get Work in Commercials: A Beginner’s Guide

Tips for actors looking to break into commercial work, including what to expect at the audition, how much you’ll get paid and what to look for in breakdowns. On average, around 60% of the auditions you do as an actor in the UK are for commercials. Brands are producing television advertisements all year round for […]

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commercials
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 […]

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parents
starting out
Making Work
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How to Write a Monologue

How to develop a monologue and what to do when turning it into a full show.

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monologues
starting out
The Industry
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Frightful First Roles for Famous Performers

Eight well-known actors who had their first roles in horror films and why these roles are perfect for performers who are starting out. Horror films have a well-earned reputation for being valuable launch pads into the world of big-budget blockbusters. Alongside directors, producers, special effects artists and other film crew members, it’s pretty common to […]

film
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 […]

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The Industry
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What You Need to Know About Immersive Theatre

An overview of what is meant by ‘immersive theatre’ and what you should know about it as an actor before considering this type of work. Theatre is a truly unique experience that can suspend disbelief, entertain thousands and connect us to our humanity. This is taken one step further by immersive theatre, which eliminates the […]

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leda douglas
starting out
The Industry
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Crafting a Career Across Countries with Connor Delves

Australian actor Connor Delves discusses co-founding The Australian Theatre Festival NYC, his recent role at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and his advice for international actors looking for work in the UK. The UK is fast becoming home to an array of talent. Actors hailing from all over the world have packed up and headed to […]

edinburgh fringe
interview
karen johal
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, […]

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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 […]

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