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A London Agent on Keeping Your Career Fresh
James Davies of Sainou Talent, a London-based agency, spoke to us about the importance of an actor’s homework, he outlines what you can do to keep yourself ready for what’s next, no matter your current relationship with the industry. What advice do you have for actors just out of school? The most valuable thing you can begin doing is getting to know who’s who, what they’re doing and who you need to be aware of in the industry.
6 Musical Theatre Agencies UK Actors Should Know
Photo Source: Matthew Murphy/Victoria Palace Theatre. Pictured: Jamael Westman + the London cast of Hamilton If you’re an actor with musical theatre (MT) talent, finding the right agent can be difficult. Your skills put you in a special niche that must be catered to with the right support. While there are many agencies out there, the ones we’ve highlighted below are specifically suited to musical theatre performers and offer a wide range of client ethos.
Theatres Are Closed, but This London Talent Agent Wants Your Reel
Photo Source: Shutterstock Repped asks agents to get real about the performance industry, what they want from prospective clients, and more. Who knows – you might find your future agent right here. This week, Backstage talks to Matthew Roberts of London musical theatre talent agency Roberts & Day Management. He reveals what his agency looks for in potential clients, how to prepare for a meeting with them, and the one attribute that is certain to stop them signing you... Describe your talent roster.
Everything UK Actors Need to Know About Auditions
Photo Source: Joelle Avelino Auditioning can be stressful and difficult, so we’ve created this guide to help centre you as you dive into that world. From preparation to memorisation to organisation, we’ve answered some of the most fundamental questions about the audition process. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just considering drama school, this guide provides tips and tricks to make the daunting audition seem less so. And while auditioning isn’t going away, it is changing.
10 West End Power Players You Need to Know
Photo Source: Shutterstock Sometimes it feels like everyone and their mother in London is a part of the theatre industry, yet breaking in can seem impossible. But it isn’t, and one of the most important steps on your journey has to be research and networking. Backstage is here to help you out, and we’ve put together a list of West End power players: directors, producers, and casting directors you should know something about so you don’t end up meeting them and sticking your foot in your mouth.
UK Theatre Festivals to Know and How to Train There
Photo Source: Chanté Timothy The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and that can only mean one thing—festival season is coming. And with it, an answer to that age-old conundrum: how to get the experience you need in order to do the work you want. Summer theatre festivals are a brilliant way to make your own work, to hone your craft, and to see an amazing variety of shows while you do it.
West End to Get First New Theatre in Nearly 50 Years + More UK Stage News
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Unsplash If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure you stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back. A new West End theatre is coming.
The 2019 Olivier Award Nominees + More UK Theatre News
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure you stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back. Company and Come From Away lead Olivier nominations.
The Play That Goes Wrong Is Right for BBC + More Stage News
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Alastair Muir If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back. Mischief Theatre takes to the screen.
The UK Premiere of the Musical Amélie Has Found Its Lead + More News
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: YouTube Courtesy UGC. Pictured – Audrey Tautou performing in the film version of Amélie If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world.
Play Heralded as ‘Year’s Most Powerful’ Heads to the West End
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Donmar Warehouse. Pictured – Martha Plimpton and the cast of Sweat If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world.
Michael Ball, Carrie Hope Fletcher Return to the Les Mis Stage
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Michael Ball: Courtesy Michael Ball. Carrie Hope Fletcher: Shutterstock If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world.
Triumphant Fiddler on the Roof Transfers to the West End
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Johan Persson – Pictured: The Cast of Fiddler on the Roof at the Menier Chocolate Factory If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world.
Sex, Power and Cate Blanchett at the National
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Gillian Hyland. Pictured: Cate Blanchett in When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world.
Meghan Markle Heads to the National + More UK Theatre News
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Shutterstock If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back. Meghan Markle patronises her roots.
Pinter Abounds at the Pinter + More UK Theatre News
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: John Simm & Martin Freeman, to appear at Pinter at the Pinter. Pictures: Shutterstock If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world.
2019 Will Bring Brilliance to the Stage + More UK Theatre News
Photo Source: Tom Hiddleston in Betrayal. Photo: Charlie Gray If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back. Let’s try to stay low-key about Loki taking the stage in London.
Rave Reviews for Sweat at the Donmar + More UK Theatre News
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Courtesy Donmar Warehouse If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back.
Hit Musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Is Casting for its UK Star + More UK Theatre News
Welcome to UK Theatre Pipeline, the essential resource for updating actors on all the latest stage news. Photo Source: Courtesy Dear Evan Hansen If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back.
So You Want to Act in the West End?
Photo Source: Shutterstock In London, the West End is the crème-da-la-crème of theatre. But what kinds of skills do you need to get on stage in one of these historic playhouses? Let’s take a look at the kinds of shows that make it to the West End and what actors can do to pave their way towards a West End career. What’s out there? Many of the biggest theatres in the West End are showing some of the most popular musicals in theatre history: Wicked, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia, Hamilton and so on.
Black Panther Star Triumphs Onstage Too + More UK Theatre News
Photo Source: Letitia Wright Photo: Shutterstock If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back. The star of Black Panther triumphs in another venue.
Kit Harington Trades His Sword for a Stage + More UK Theatre News
Photo Source: Marc Brenner/Vaudeville Theatre – Pictured: Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn in True West If you feel like Oscar Wilde when he said: “I love acting. It is so much more real than life…” then you’re in the right place! With industry news, the latest castings, and upcoming projects, we’ll make sure stay updated on the ever-changing theatrical world. Whether it’s West End, fringe or regional theatre, we have your back. Turns out Jon Snow knows more than nothing.
In Casting: How to Shine When it Counts
In Casting: How to Shine When it Counts Here at Backstage, we want to make sure our readers are always feeling like they’re pushing themselves forward. That’s why we created Level Up, a weekly series for U.K. actors where we talk to pros who can help you take your career to the next level.
How to Max Your Career at Any Stage
How to Max Your Career at Any Stage Here at Backstage, we want to make sure our readers are always feeling like they’re pushing themselves forward. That’s why we created Level Up, an advice series for U.K. actors where we talk to pros who can help you take your career to the next level. Hear from the industry vets – from publicists and managers to agents and acting coaches – about how to do it! This week: James Davies of Sainou Talent, a London-based agency.
How Do You Get Out of an Acting Rut?
Here at Backstage, we want to make sure our readers are always feeling like they’re pushing themselves forward. That’s why we created Level Up, a series for U.K. actors where we talk to pros who can help you take your career to the next level. Hear from the industry vets—from publicists and managers to agents and acting coaches—about how to do it! This week, Nicky Raby, the ultimate multi-hyphenate: coach-actor-writer-speaker-podcaster, who also spent five years as a talent agent.
Do You Know How to Market Yourself to a London Agent?
Here at Backstage, we want to make sure our readers are always feeling like they’re pushing themselves forward. That’s why we created Level Up, a weekly series for U.K. actors where we talk to pros who can help you take your career to the next level. Hear from the industry vets—from publicists and managers to agents and acting coaches—about how to do it! This week, Guy Kean and Seán D. Lynch of Mrs. Jordan Associates, a boutique London agency.
Fugitive Songs at Birmingham City University
If you give us more than £50 (you're divine!) our cast will send you a video rocking out to your generosity. We'll also send you a postcard direct from the United Kingdom signed by all the Fugitive Songs team! Surely some of these signatures will be worth lots of money one day-- we're in drama school after all!
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