The Irrelevant Actor

This week I am joined by actor, voice over artist and CEO of ActOnThis.tv, Mr Ross Grant.   Ross has been in every soap under the sun, he was in Russell T Davies' Years and Years, The Stranger on Netflix and he is the voice of Cebeebies Tinpo!   Ross set up ActOnThis 11 years ago to help support actors breaking into the world of film and television. Since then it has grown into a supportive community of creatives up and down the country who each week get treated to Q&A's, and live mastermind sessions with the biggest industry pros in the game.   Join ActOnThis.tv here: https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt For a 7 day £1 trial: ActOnThis.tv/7days   Follow ActOnThis on Instagram @actonthistv and Twitter @ActOnThisTV   For 25% off Pro Membership to WeAudition visit WeAudition.com and enter promo code 'IRRELEVANT'.   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html

Today I am joined by George Fanzio we're talking drama therapy, storytelling, finding connection and allowing your journey to take its course.   You can find more information on the Storytelling Circle here. Or you can book tickets for the next event here.   For more information on the The Flying Seagull Project: https://www.theflyingseagullproject.com/   To find a Drama Therapist: https://www.badth.org.uk/   For 25% off Pro Membership to WeAudition visit WeAudition.com and enter promo code 'IRRELEVANT'.   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html

The awesome Guy Howe from WGM Atlantic joins me for an hour long chat talking all things business, acting and finding the right agent for you. This episode is FULL of fantastic advice even for those who are already repped.    WGM Atlantic represent actors across stage and screen who have worked on HUGE projects such as The Crown, Doctor Who and at the RSC. Find out more: https://www.wgmtalent.com/about/   We cover: 

Emma Norman has worked in the West End, she has managed huge names like Sheridan Smith, she's worked a a professional singer and now she is one of the loveliest casting directors around! We talk about Emma's journey through the industry, how to use social media to make connections and how best to form a relationship with a casting director.   Find Maven Casting on Twitter @MavenCasting and Instagram @MavenCasting   For 25% off Pro Membership to WeAudition visit WeAudition.com and enter promo code 'IRRELEVANT'.   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

Tanya Bridgeman is an actor, writer and creator. We talk about Tanya's experiences as a young actor, drama school and how she coped post graduation and ultimately, how she took control of her creativity!   Keep up with Tanya on Instagram @tan_bridgeman and Twitter @tanyambridgeman   For more information on Soho Writers Lab visit: https://sohotheatre.com/project/writers-lab/   For 25% off Pro Membership to WeAudition visit WeAudition.com and enter promo code 'IRRELEVANT'.   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

Matthew Parker is an OFFIE winning theatre director, actor and teacher. We talk about his journey through the industry from being a 13 year old discovering the word 'director' to being Artistic Director of The Hope Theatre and now to creating open air Shakespeare regionally.   Matthew's current show Trestle will be streamed online on 27th March. You can buy tickets here: http://maltingstheatre.co.uk/trestle   Keep up with Maya and  Twitter @MatthewParker75   For 25% off Pro Membership to WeAudition visit WeAudition.com and enter promo code 'IRRELEVANT'.   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

Charlotte Fenton is a 21 year old actress who talks to me about her journey from working as a supporting artist age 14 to getting an agent to deciding not to go to drama school! For 25% off Pro Membership to WeAudition visit WeAudition.com and enter promo code 'IRRELEVANT'. Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

Today marks the 2-year anniversary of our first ever episode

Maya Pillay is an actor, playwright and model. We talk about experiences in training and bringing your ideas to life in a meaningful way.   Maya is founder of Now Panic Theatre and her debut play Colour is too Sweet premiered at The King Head Theatre in 2019.   Keep up with Maya and Twitter @Maya_Pillay or on Instagram @maya.pillay   For 25% off Pro Membership to WeAuditon visit WeAuditon.com and enter promo code 'IRRELEVANT'.   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

Danny Steel is an actor, agent, life coach and CEO of Union Management. We talk about building connections in the industry, why trusting your agent is so important and how to own being an actor.   Union Mgmt host the Online Actors Retreat which connects Actors in the UK and Europe with Casting Directors, Agents, Managers, Coaches and other Industry Professionals in the US. For more information visit: http://onlineactorsretreat.co.uk/   Keep up with Danny and the team on Twitter @union_mgmt or on Instagram @theunionmanagement   For 25% off Pro Membership to WeAuditon visit WeAuditon.com and enter promo code 'IRRELEVANT'.   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

This week I am joined by Alex Miller who talks about changing direction after training as an actor. Alex realised his true passion was in directing and creating open, diverse work. He talks to me about his journey so far.   Find out more: https://www.alexmillerdirecting.com/auditions-coach   Find Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexauditions   Here's some of the things/links I mention in the podcast...   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

This week I'm joined by Ian and Annie from AMA Theatre. AMA Theatre was born out of hard times during a recession, health difficulties and money woes. Ian and Annie built AMA Theatre from charity shops, sheets in the bathroom, poster paints and chicken wire. They talk to me about how turned it around and made their full-time income from acting.   Find out more: https://www.amatheatre.biz Follow AMA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ama_theatre   Here's some of the things/links I mention in the podcast...   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

This week I am joined by actor Nadja Mathern. We talk about taking your own path as an actor, avoiding comparison and finding confidence in your ability.   Nadja's play UNLIKELY will be performed for ShowFace Festival which runs from the 18th-20th December. For more information: https://www.showfacefestival.co.uk/    Find Nadja on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Nadja_Mathern   Here's some of the things/links I mention in the podcast...   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

This week I am joined by actor and writer Melanie Hopkins. We talk about working as an actor outside of London and Manchester, where to start with creating your own theatre work and some casting do's and don'ts!   Find Melanie on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/bulletproofmel1   Here's some of the things/links I mention in the podcast...   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.

This week I am joined by actor, writer and producer Tom Stocks. Tom is the founder of Actor Awareness, an organisation that fights for equality, diversity and working class talent.   For more information on Actor Awareness: http://www.actorawareness.co.uk   Find Actor Awareness on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/actorawareness   Pure Graft Podcast: https://anchor.fm/PureGraft   Here's some of the things/links I mention in the podcast...   Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor   For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producers Kathleen Price and Harry Ayer.  

This week I'm joined by fantastic filmmaker and actor, Lindsay Bennett-Thompson and we cover so much! From rediscovering the love for acting, taking a step back to reevaluate to a step-by-step guide on how to produce your own successful film. For more information about Lindsay's work visit: https://www.lindsaybennett.net  Trailers for her films can be found here: https://www.lindsaybennett.net/current-news Follow her on Twitter @LinsyBennett and Instagram @lynsybennettthompson    Here's some of the things/links I mention in the podcast... Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up (AF): https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html   Episode produced by Amy Worthington, hosted by Podbean, supported by Patreon Producer Harry Ayer.

Dominic is an actor, musician, director, dabbling writer - but first and foremost he is a person. A really lovely person! Dominic came on the podcast armed with 28 episode suggestions, we randomly pick a number and allow the prompts to guide our chat. We talk about confidence, going on holiday, loving yourself and getting over yourself! There's lots of amazing nuggets of advice and positivity in this episode and it's one of my favourites of all time. Join as a Patreon: www.patreon.com/theirrelevantactor For webinars with top casting directors, agents and actors join ActOnThis.tv sign up: https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html 

Welcome back! Join me for the start of a new series, talking about surviving 2020 and what this means for us as creatives, how we can stay positive and keep pushing forwards. Also, I discuss some of the weird and wonderful things that kept me going through the start of the 'Roaring Twenties!'   Things mentioned / Recommendations: ActOnThis.tv sign up: https://www.actonthis.tv/a/10576/msS5ditt After The Tone Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/after-the-tone Pure Graft Podcast: https://anchor.fm/PureGraft   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK.   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor   For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk   For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html 

This week I speak to Rebecca Evans and Steve Connolly the founders of 'Act Your Age'. Act Your Age was born from the problem that actors over the age of forty, but more specifically actors over forty either entering or re-entering the industry, have in finding castings or getting noticed within the industry.  The community website for castings: Act Your Age – Community for 40+ actors Facebook Page: Act Your Age Showcase Twitter: @ActShowcase   Instagram: @actyourageshowcase   ______ To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk For actor tutoring: https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-offering-tailored-acting-lessons-online-for-all-ages-and-abilities.html 

Anthony Paul is a London-based talent agent representing a actors in Theatre, Film and Television. He has worked professionally in the industry for fourteen years. He came to talk to me about the decision to become an agent, how to get signed and how to get through these uncertain times. ______ DONATE or APPLY: The Theatre Artists Fund https://theatreartists.fund ______ To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Vanessa is an actor, podcaster and creative (who can do most things except draw or sing) based in West London. We talk about taking the big step to become self-employed, deciding to not go to drama school and  feeling out of place trying to catch up on industry knowledge. ______ Support #BLM WATCH: 13th | The Life and Death of Marsha P Johnson VISIT: https://blackballad.co.uk  For more resources, information and ways to help the cause visit: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ ______ To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

This week I am joined by Sarah Tattersall. Sarah is an actor, comedian and one half of Funny Bird Productions, with multiple sell out theatre and comedy shows, including: stand-up show ‘Girls With Jones' (2019), theatre show ‘Me and My' (2019) and solo shows ‘Sally's Alright' (2016) and ‘Angry Young Thing' (2017). Next to be seen in Afia Nkrumah's ‘A Place of Safety' and Comedy Crowd's ‘Box of Charms'. We talk about adapting projects for lockdown, women in comedy, the future of theatre and remaining positive! Support #BLM SEARCH in your podcast app: About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge Black Beauty & Racism with Ateh Jewel Open Till Late with Vanessa Lyall ______ To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

This week I am joined by Mingma Hughes. She spent four years with Bristol Improv, and is currently training in classical and MT singing. She is also the artistic director of Troubadour Stageworks (https://www.troubadourstageworks.com). We talk about employability, how to enhance your creativity and using this period to master the skills you otherwise felt you had no time for.  ______ Support #BLM Pending Petitions: https://pendingpetition.carrd.co This Is A Movement T-Shirt: https://everpress.com/this-is-a-movement For more resources, information and ways to help the cause visit: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ ______ To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

This week I am joined by actor Craig Pearson. Based in Gateshead in the North East, Craig has always loved TV and Film, but it wasn't until his mid thirties he decided to take the plunge and give this acting gig a go! We talk about breaking into the industry, getting over imposter syndrome, mindset and work in the North East. Find Craig on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigpearsonactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigpearsonactor Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pretendy_man ______ Support #BLM The Black Curriculum: https://www.theblackcurriculum.com  SIGN: LIFT THE HOODS: Classify White Supremacist Groups as Domestic Terrorist Organisations (https://www.change.org/p/clare-linkins-executive-director-of-national-counterterrorism-center-lift-the-hoods-classify-white-supremacist-groups-as-domestic-terrorist-organizations) WATCH/DONATE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM&feature=youtu.be  For more resources, information and ways to help the cause visit: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ ______ To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

This week I am joined by Life Coach Emma Grier we discuss how actors and creatives can manage stress and anxiety and deal with change and uncertainty (especially right now!) Emma is currently taking on new coaching clients and for those who are struggling financially at the moment she is offering a 'pay what you can' rate. If people are interested in having some coaching or want to get in touch with Emma they can do that through Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram etc. Find Emma on social media: Instagram: @emagrier Twitter: @emma_grier Linkedin: Emma Grier  Exercises mentioned: Circle of Influence: Draw one circle in the middle of the page and write or draw what you can control in it. Then around that circle write or draw everything you can't. Reflect on what you've written/ drawn and how this might influence how you want to spend your time and what you want to focus on. Free writing: Set a timer and write for 5-10 minutes without stopping and without judging what you've written. Then you can read it, throw it away, leave it, do whatever you like with it.  Daily practices or exercises for when you are feeling anxious:  -Write down 3 things you did well today  -Write down 3 things you're grateful for today Connecting to your senses: (With eyes closed or open) Notice 1 thing you can hear, 1 thing you can smell, 1 thing you can see, 1 thing you can feel and 1 thing you can taste. ______ Support for Breonna Taylor: www.standwithbre.com DONATE: Loveland Foundation - An organisation that aims to prioritise access, opportunity, and validation for young Black women and girls across the country. SIGN: Fund to provide protestors with PPE in the UK: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hajra-khan-2 For more resources, information and ways to help the cause visit: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  ______ To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk  

Alfiah Brown is an actor, writer and creator. She was a finalist for this years Bill Cashmore Award and is in the process of setting up Visual Arts company Butterscotch. I spoke to her about her writing process and why/how she creates her art. You can find her on Instagram @alfiahjade Share, post, learn, speak out and call each other out. Donate to multiple orgs fighting against racism and police brutality: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn How to support from the UK including information about how to write to your MP's: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iIz_pFB8DzPkwddc8dcmJdJ0ZMITfTs7lvs4uyusZk/mobilebasic Justice for George Floyd Protestors: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-justiceforgeorgefloyd-protesters-in-atlanta/?fbclid=IwAR39eQb6Qf7ah-vCLn-imKqv0SWSEKALp2cWg6iCuUtmfCuD6yq5t38B8dk  ----more---- To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk    

Hannah Williams is a a Casting Director in London & Wales with 10 years experience in all areas of the industry. She also work with international casting platform & actor magazine, Backstage managing their UK arm. We talk about the entire casting process, how to make yourself stand out on your application and when and how to build relationships with casting directors. For more information on Hannah's work visit www.hannahmariewilliams.com You can also find her on Twitter @hannahcasting  For more information on Backstage visit: www.backstage.com find them on Twitter at @backstage and on Instagram @backstagecast To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk ----more---- Donate to #BlackLivesMatter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 Donate to George Floyd's memorial fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd Share, post, learn, speak out and call each other out.

Lockdown Series Episode 10: This week I'm joined by actress and model Sarah Green. (We recorded this episode about 4 weeks into lockdown). We talk about homeschooling creative kids, working together as a family and how to create content from home. You can find Sarah on Instagram here.  For more information on Sarah's work visit: https://celebagents.co.uk/clients/sarah-green-actress/ Mimi and Josiah's YouTube Kids Channel can be found here https://youtu.be/Oj3jaRJoXj and Sarah's YouTube is here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIt7fqyTUnLXEFVyEG336-g Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Lockdown Series Episode 9: This week I am joined by David Stoller from agency Cowley, Knox and Guy. We talk about the impact of Covid-19 on agents and how we can move forward. Plus all the burning questions: how to get signed, how to reach out and what they look for! You can find out more by visiting their website: http://www.cowleyknoxandguy.co.uk You can find them on Twitter @CowleyKnoxGuy and Instagram @CowleyKnoxGuy Please vote for The Irrelevant Actor as Listeners Choice in the British Podcast Awards. You can vote here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Lockdown Series Episode 8: Steve Leeds a British Actor writer working in TV and Film. Steve is keeping creative whilst in lockdown creative the new web series called Isolation The Series along side fund raising for his new short film Becoming Everything. You can watch and get involved with Isolation The Series via. the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ITSeriesOffical/   For more information on Steve's film Becoming Everything visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/becoming-everything-short-film#/   You can find Steve on Twitter @stevieleedsy or on Instagram @steveleedsy           https://www.facebook.com/Becoming-Everything-Short-Film-100586028249888/

Lockdown Series Episode 7 (Archive Episode): This weeks episode is an unreleased episode from Series 4. The lockdown theme will continue however it can be overwhelming consuming content all about the pandemic 24/7 so this episode is one that was recorded back in January when things were normal.  Izabelle Lee is in her third year of training and we talk about diversity, sourcing diverse material and training. You can find Izabelle on Twitter @IzabelleLee_ or on Instagram @Izabelle_Lee_  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Lockdown Series Episode 6: This week I'm joined by Sam Emmerson, an actor and performer and manager of Moonstone Murder Mysteries. Moonstone Murder Mysteries is an entertainment company specialising in dining experiences entertainment. Alongside private performances, we work with a wide variety of high-quality venues in the UK, including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Hawth Theatre Crawley, Hyatt Hotels, Boisdale Restaurants and even ran for a year in the heart of London's West End with Murder at the Library. Our shows are performed by a team of professional, experienced actors, packed with plot-twists, suspicious suspects, tears of laughter and plenty of red herrings along the way! Find out more by visiting their website at www.moonstonemurders.co.uk or via. Instagram: @moonstone_murder_mysteries or Facebook: Facebook.com/MoonstoneLondon To get involved in a mystery yourself visit their YouTube channel (For current livestreams): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOZnIKRGqWTfQPCwRCA8mA

Lockdown Series Episode 5: This week I am joined by AJ Chambers, a third year acting student who is still in training at Arts University Bournemouth. We talk about the challenges 2020 graduates are facing, how best to overcome them, staying positive and what other actors can do to support. You can find AJ on Instagram @a.j_chambers Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Lockdown Series Episode 4: Sophie Methuen- Turner is an international actor. She is best known for her performance as Princess Diana in Bid for Freedom at Castle Goring and as the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet at the Ropetackle Theatre. We talk about small steps you can take to really take control of your finances and how to face this crisis head on, adapting our work and our attitude and staying hopeful. For more information about Sophies work visit: http://www.sophieactor.co.uk Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Lockdown Series Episode 3: Josephine Welsh is a professional actress and singer  She tours around the UK and Ireland for the UK's number one theatre in education touring theatre company. She talks me through her growth from performer to tour manager and how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected touring theatre companies and how you can get involved. You can find Jo on Youtube at: www.youtube.com/itsjowelsh Facebook: www.facebook.com/josephinewelshperformance Instagram: @jowelshx Twitter: @joxwelsh Website: https://josephinewelsh.godaddysites.com Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Lockdown Series Episode 2: This week I am joined by the team behind Showcase 2020. Showcase 2020 is brand new online initiative for 2020 drama school graduates. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was created by actors Olivia Beardsley and Isaac Stanmore to support graduating actors.   Available 24/7, Showcase 2020 helps to showcase actors to agents, casting directors and industry professionals. All in one place. All for free.   Visit www.showcase2020.co.uk for more information. To submit your tapes and get yourself showcased on the website email: contact@showcase2020.co.uk   You can also find the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @Showcase2020uk    Olivia Twitter: @missollie Isaac Twitter: @isaacstanmore   Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Lockdown Series Episode 1: This week I am joined by actor James Hepworth. James graduated DSL IN 2018, and had previously studied Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University.  With several short films under his belt, James has recently returned from touring Europe for six months as the villainous Bad'n Joe in TNT Theatre and ADG Europe's production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.  Find James on Instagram: @jameshepworthactor, Twitter: @james_hepworth Facebook: @jameshepworthofficial or via his website www.jameshepworhactor.com.  Find The Irrelevant Actor on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor For submissions and enquiries please contact theirrelevantactor@gmail.com or visit our website www.theirrelevantactor.co.uk

Adam Grange is a young actor right at the very beginning of his journey. He talks to me about dealing with pressures in school and how he found a way to pursue his dreams despite what others had told him. Adam is currently studying Acting for Film at the University of Chichester - we talk about the difference between drama school and university, the process of getting in to each and the content of the courses. Please take some time to rate review and subscribe so more people can find the podcast, it would really mean a lot. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

This week I am joined by Jennifer Thornton an actor and voice over artist based in south west London. She came on to talk to me about her journey to drama school, taking time out and coming to know your worth. We talk about letting go of mentors and finding your own feet in this sometimes tough industry.   I hope we are all doing well during lockdown, I know it's super stressful and can be a bit much. If you need anything my inbox is always open, either for a natter or if you'd like to come on and record an episode with me while we're all stuck indoors.   Please take some time to rate review and subscribe so more people can get on board and find the podcast.   Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

This week I'm joined by writer, actor and producer David McCulloch. We talk about moving away from acting as a hobby and deciding to take things more seriously, taking risks and what to do when the jobs aren't coming though.  You can find David on Twitter and Instagram @_McCullochDavid He is the co-founder of Gamma Ray Theatre. They can be found here: @gammaraytheatre   Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

This weeks' episode is a special episode dedicated to those in the arts who have lost their jobs, the 2020 grads who are losing opportunities and anyone else who is being affected financially and emotionally by the current situation. Here are some of the opps mentioned in the episode: Anna Kennedy Casting - E-meet opportunities (grads) AP Management, Brewis Scott Associates, Avenue Management, Rare Talent Actors, David Ball Management, Red Door Management, APA Alex Priestly - showreels via twitter Pearson Casting is requesting drama schools to put all their students material into a dropbox to them so they can view everyones material Theatre weekly - free banner ad space Casting Assistant - accepting showreels and DM's on twitter if anyone needs specific advice@RubyGlaskin Ruby Glaskin has created an income risk assessment template to help you work out your best/worst case scenarios. She posted the doc on her Twitter. HMRC also have a helpline for self-employed folk & businesses affected: 0300 456 3565 or 0800 0159 559 @64M_Artists have set up a two week daily creative challenge which you can do with friends, family, children, community groups - anyone you like! It's free and you can do it remotely Nicky Bligh 1-1 Skype calls in conjunction with Spotlight. CV advice, showreel advice etc. Sydney Aldrige SHOWCASE SELF TAPES Lots of graduates won't get a showcase this year. She has got together some Agents and Casting Directors to watch self tapes. Tape a monologue and email to sydney.aldridge.casting@gmail.com #CastingCrushesCorona #TeamSHC is offering 1-2-1 15 minute casting sessions via @WeAudition whilst the theatres are dark and productions have halted For any CD's interested in taking part, just request a URL/info from admin@weaudition.com @fayetimby @SophHollandCast #TeamSHC The BBC are looking for original short-form scripts, between 5-10mins whose 2-4 characters now find themselves in isolation, but connecting via video conferencing. Deadline: 30th March. Theatre Director Rob Ellis is accepting - Writers - send me scripts, free dramaturgy, discuss next steps for your show Producers - send me copy/marketing materials, happy to proofread, give thoughts,  Actors - send me audition tapes, can re-direct over skype Belinda Norcliffe CDG  @BN_Casting - accepting self-taped monos from grads seeking representation hashtag is #gradsgetnoticed Paul Taylor Mills has set up Funds For Freelancers. A financial resource for actors, creatives, ushers working in theatre. Frazer Brown LAST YEAR'S RENT - A HARDSHIP FUND FOR THE ARTS To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

  Annina Kaski is a London-based Finnish born actor who trained at the Court Theatre Training Company.​ Alongside acting, Annina writes for screen, specialising in short films and comedy sketches. She is also the writer, producer and star of two web series, ‘Mordecai's Girl' and ‘Me, Myself & Her'. She likes to jump between bleak drama and absurd comedy in her writing, and often explores mental health. Mordecai's Girl has been selected as a Semi-Finalist at the First Glance Film Festival in LA. We talk about creating your own content to get out of an acting slump, starting to write and the battle with social media and stats.   http://www.anninakaski.com   https://twitter.com/AnninaKaski   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-y5dCSaW4RQstyymlgDzQ?view_as=subscriber   To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

This week I am joined by Lauren Cornelius. She came on to have a chat with me about the real hustle and how to  get involved with Radio Drama and voiceover work. Born and raised in Camden, Lauren graduated from Drama Studio London in 2017 and is a member of National Youth Theatre.    She was a recent member of the BBC Radio Drama Company, and regularly featured in productions on BBC R3 & R4 and has worked with amazing audio drama companies like Big Finish where she starred as Ivy Clark alongside David Tennent and Catherine Tate in Doctor Who. Lauren is a multitalented performer with an amazing drive. We talk about being persistent, getting those door's open and immersing yourself in the work.

My first guest this series is the amazing Helen Raw, actor, singer, producer and co-founder of British Actors Network. Helen is a powerhouse and doesn't take anyone's sh*t! She's taken Twitter by storm and getting rid of scam agencies, bogus castings and fighting for actors rights wherever she can.  You can find Helen on Twitter: @helenraw All the information on British Actors Network can be found here. Or you can find BAN on Twitter @BritishActorNet or Instagram @britishactorsnetwork To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

Final episode of Series 3 booooo! This week I'm joined by Georgia Stait, we talk about the slightly taboo topic of giving up acting and discovering life beyond the audition room. We also discuss how you can build up your own social media brand and how the skills you learn as an actor can be transferred into other industries. Find Georgia on Instagram: @veganpixie_ or @georgia.skye  To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor    

Welcome back! This week I'm joined by Lottie Bourne to talk about building up your skills. We discuss what skills you can learn from soul destroying day jobs, how sometimes, being just a fantastic actor isn't good enough and how you can monetise your skills to become an all round freelance superstar.  Find Lottie on Instagram: @LottieBourne1 and on Twitter: @LottieABourne To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor  

This week I was joined by actor Phoebe Coop. I invited her onto the show after seeing one of her tweets go viral. Phoebe got fired from her day job after being completely transparent about her desires and aspirations to be an actor. We talk about how much harder it can be to survive in this industry if you do not come from a wealthy background and how a London centric industry can be damaging. Find Phoebe on Instagram: @PhoebeCoop and on Twitter: @Phoebe_Coop To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

This weeks guest is actress, writer and voiceover artist Lucy Heath. Lucy recently wrote her first short film Better and I sat down with her to talk about how she went from actress to screenwriter and why. We talk about taking control of your career, finding your worth as a creative and becoming cool with yourself. You can follow Lucy on Twitter at @LucyHeath94 To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

This week I was joined by actor, writer and voiceover artist Louise Amos. We discuss women in the arts and in particular, how women can be defined by their age within the arts.  Follow Louise on Twitter at: @Lou_Amos For more information on Theatre Foundry and their workshops visit: https://www.theatrefoundry.co.uk  To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

This week I was joined by actor and writer Tristan Pegg. We discuss neurodiversity within the arts. We talk about his experiences with neurodiversity and how we can be better accommodating and understanding to our colleagues who live with these differences. They can include Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum, Tourette Syndrome, and others. Follow Tristan on Twitter and Instagram at: @IAmTribz To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor

This week I was joined by actor, writer and producer Laura Hall. We talk about her decision to retrain, her first two years out in the industry and how she has learnt to practice self-care and live with her sometimes fragile mental health.  Follow Laura on Twitter at: @LauraHallActing  To get a 12 months free subscription to Backstage, visit www.backstage.com/irrelevantactor and enter the code IAUK. Find us on Twitter @TIActorPod and on Instagram @theirrelevantactor