Ethan Hawke says it's "crazy" to cast actors based on Instagram followers. We 100% agree! It’s absolute nonsense casting people because the amount of followers people have on social media. 😊🎬 #Film #Movie #Films #Movies #actors #people #SocialMedia #Casting #Cast #Filmmaking

To whoever reads this, I hope something good happens to you today. 💖✨

We are excited to welcome Television and Theatre Director @SARAHESDAILE back to The Actors Guild! Sarah's credits include forty episodes of Eastenders as well as episodes of Call the Midwife including this year's Christmas Special! 📅 27th Nov 🎟️ actorsguild.co.uk/seminar-in…

Wait....who the f**k am I now? Oct 27-28 It’s that time, right? The big birthday, or kids are leaving home, or the partner’s leaving, or you’re leaving, & nothing’s happening & this wasn’t how it was supposed to be! A night of ten, new short plays 🎟 i.mtr.cool/esbrvgatxz

the opening weekend for a film is really important. therefore please google tickets for your local TIMESTALKER screening. tickets now be on sale. take your granny. take a friend. it is a different experience with a crowd, it's lovely. pls RT picturehouses.com/movie-deta…

"Her company was exhilarating – she was even sharper & wittier than her legions of fans imagined her to be" - Nicholas Hytner It was our privilege to present Dame Maggie Smith’s final stage performances at The Bridge. We send best wishes to her family & all that were close to her

🎭✨ The Platform is back! 19th & 20th Sept @lambethfringe 💜 Catch brand new short plays from our Playwrights Circle! 🌟 ★★★★ “One to watch” - Remotegoat 🌟 “One of the strongest short work platforms” - Onomatopoeia 🎟️ Grab tickets: lambethfringe.com/events/the… #ThePlatform

An exception to the rule of course, but an encouraging one for anyone who feels their time may have passed by. 😊 Actress, 94, lands first leading role - and why she won't succumb to stereotypes msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/ac…

📣 Calling all playwrights 📣 We will be taking part in the #PlaywrightsFlashmob tomorrow, and we would love to hear from you! ➡️ Come and join us for a chat in our upper bar, 11:00 - 14:00

✅ A MASSIVE THANK YOU to 2 x BAFTA-winning TV casting director @AishaCasting for spending 2 HOURS with Act On This members yesterday. We dived DEEP into Aisha’s casting process, her office & team, getting on her radar & SO MUCH MORE! Replay here: 👉 actonthis.tv/blog/preview-we… 🚀

✅ A MASSIVE THANK YOU to industry legend and resident career advisor @TheStage - Mr @dearjohnbyrne… For spending 2.5 HOURS with Act On This members last night - it was INCREDIBLE! If you missed it - get on the full replay here actors: 👉 actonthis.tv/blog/preview-10… 🚀 Few acting industry folk have as much experience and knowledge to share as John Byrne. He's been the resident career advisor at 'The Stage' since 2003 and has since interviewed over 3000 actors for the publication. In this 2.5 HOUR member-only mastermind, we dive deep into John's latest book, 'The Always Working Actor'. We discuss 10 of the 101 ways in the book to stay inspired, prepared and motivated between acting jobs, share what it REALLY takes to be happy in this crazy industry - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too! During the broadcast, we discuss: ✅ John's entry into the industry and how he landed his job at 'The Stage' - over 20 years ago. ✅ The biggest industry changes John has seen in the past 2 decades. ✅ John's latest book - 'The Always Working Actor: 101 Ways To Stay Inspired, Prepared & Motivated Between Jobs'. ✅ Why John wrote the book and why he released it now? ✅ The importance of always being 'match fit' as an actor. ✅ Why having your own space to work is crucial to your productivity. ✅ Dealing with career regrets - and turning them into positive lessons. ✅ ONE thing every actor can do today, to stand out to agents and casting directors. ✅ Googling yourself - and why you should do it regularly. ✅ Getting your finances in order and registering as self-employed. ✅ The one reel 99% of actors forget to add to their Spotlight profile. ✅ Having hobbies outside of acting - and why they're crucial for happiness. ✅ An easy way to create daily wins. ✅ Why every actor should at least try to write. ✅ A networking tactic that hardly any actors use. ✅ What John would do, if he was just starting out as an actor. ✅ Making tough career decisions and committing to them. ✅ Actors' websites - and whether you actually need one? ✅ The ONE thing John wants EVERY actor to know. ✅ And MUCH MUCH more! Wanna be an 'always working' actor? Get on the replay now! 👉 actonthis.tv/blog/preview-10… 🚀

Update: Spotlight‼️ 'The cost of casting should not be borne by artists seeking work' We have today issued a letter to Spotlight regarding potential legal action. For full details of this development go to our website equity.org.uk/news/2024/spot…