Tristan Bates Theatre

Sunnymead Court UK Tour | 1 - 10 July 2021

Following its critically acclaimed, sell-out run at Tristan Bates Theatre at The Actors Centre in 2020, four-time Offie- nominated Sunnymead Court kicks off its UK tour on 1 July at the Arcola Theatre as part of their outdoor festival, Today I’m Wiser, before touring to Dukes Lancaster, Theatr Clwyd and the Ustinov Studio, Bath. The returning production will be brought to life by writer Gemma Lawrence (As You Like It, Not Talking, Luther) and Sasha Frost (His Dark Materials, Our Country’s Good, The Lightning Child). Sunnymead Court is presented by Defibrillator in association with The Actors Centre. Book tickets: 1 - 4 July, Arcola Outside: https://www.arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/sunnymead-court/ 5 July, Dukes Lancaster: https://dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/sunnymead-court 8 July, Theatr Clwyd: https://www.theatrclwyd.com/event/sunnymead-court 10 July, Ustinov Studio, Bath: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/event/sunnymead-court/

In Search of a White Identity Q&A Highlights | Hosted by Bernardine Evaristo

Highlights from a Q&A on the making of Cliffordkuju Henry's In Search of a White Identity, hosted by Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other, Bernardine Evaristo. In Search of a White Identity was originally streamed online as part of The Actors Centre's On Demand Theatre Season. Alongside Bernardine, the Q&A featured writer and actor Cliffordkuju Henry, director Victoria Evaristo, actor Drew Edwards, and Director of Photography Dann Emmons. In Search of a White Identity was produced by Jan Tsekpo and presented by Toad in the Hole Theatre Company in association with The Actors Centre. Video edited by Dann Emmons.

Trailer: In Search of a White Identity | 27 November - 06 December

Exploring race, class, and masculinity, Cliffordkuju Henry's In Search of a White Identity runs as part of The Actors Centre On Demand Season from 27 November - 06 December. Presented by Toad in the Hole Theatre Company in association with The Actors Centre. CAST PATRICK: Cliffordkuju Henry MICKEY: Drew Edwards CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: Victoria Evaristo CINEMATOGRAPHER: Dann Emmons EDITOR: Nicholas Paton SOUND: Shaumayne Scantlebury

Industry Reaction to Sunnymead Court feat. Josh O'Connor, Mark Gatiss, Ali Dowling & More

Sunnymead Court runs at the Tristan Bates Theatre at The Actors Centre until 03 October 2020. Written by Gemma Lawrence and presented by Defibrillator in association with The Actors Centre. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/35w6hgl

Audience Reaction to Sunnymead Court | 22 September - 03 October

"Fun, fresh, vibrant, charming!" Audiences are loving Gemma Lawrence's Sunnymead Court. Sunnymead Court is live at the Tristan Bates Theatre at The Actors Centre from 22 September - 03 October 2020. Written by Gemma Lawrence and presented by Defibrillator in association with The Actors Centre. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/35w6hgl

Safety Measures at The Actors Centre | Sunnymead Court Producer Jack Holden Gives us a Guided Tour

Sunnymead Court producer Jack Holden runs through the Covid-19 safety measures in place at The Actors Centre. Sunnymead Court is live at the Tristan Bates Theatre at The Actors Centre from 22 September - 03 October 2020. Written by Gemma Lawrence and presented by Defibrillator in association with The Actors Centre. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/35w6hgl

Sunnymead Court Director James Hillier on Socially Distanced Theatre & Audience Expectations

James Hillier, director of Sunnymead Court talks about the process of creating theatre in the era of social distancing, as well as the safety measures in place throughout rehearsals and at The Actors Centre. Live at the Tristan Bates Theatre at The Actors Centre from 22 September - 03 October 2020. Written by Gemma Lawrence and presented by Defibrillator in association with The Actors Centre. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/35w6hgl

Sunnymead Court Cast Talk Inspiration, Key Themes & Creating in Lockdown | Running 22 Sept - 03 Oct

Remmie Milner and Gemma Lawrence give their unique insight into what audiences can expect from this uplifting and heartwarming queer romance. Live at the Tristan Bates Theatre at The Actors Centre from 22 September - 03 October 2020. Written by Gemma Lawrence and presented by Defibrillator in association with The Actors Centre. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/35w6hgl

Remmie Milner & Gemma Lawrence on their Characters in Sunnymead Court | Running 22 Sept - 03 Oct

Remmie Milner (Stella) and Gemma Lawrence (Marie) tell us more about their characters ahead of the socially distanced world premiere of Sunnymead Court. Live at the Tristan Bates Theatre at The Actors Centre from 22 September - 03 October 2020. Written by Gemma Lawrence and presented by Defibrillator in association with The Actors Centre. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/35w6hgl

Feedback for Presenting For TV at The Actors Centre

Do you need to talk to camera to build a business online? Or do you want to present on mainstream TV? This 2 day highly practical workshop will give you techniques to present confidently to camera and take your existing skills to the next level. Run by BBC-trained director, Kathryn Wolfe, the next Presenting For TV course runs on 24 November and 1 December. More info: https://www.actorscentre.co.uk/workshops/presenting-for-tv

Meet Our Tutors: Eva Magyar | Move With Intention

Eva is a Hungarian theatre director, actress and acting coach, most recently seen in Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre. She has directed over 20 shows and performed in too many to count!

Meet Our Tutors: Daniel Benzenou & Alice Bird | Act Without Acting

As an actor Daniel Benzenou has worked with the History Channel, Channel 4, Working Title, BBC, Netflix, ITV, and Sky TV. He is also a director and voiceover artist. Alice Bird is a multi-award winning Actress and producer with work premiering at Toronto international Film Festival and Raindance.

Meet Our Tutors: Chiara D'Anna | Commedia dell’Arte

Award-winning actor and director Chiara D’Anna (PhD, MA, MSc) is one of the leading Commedia dell'Arte specialists in the UK. She teaches and runs masterclasses on Commedia dell'Arte, Movement and Physical Theatre at The Actors Centre, RADA, East15 Acting School, Rose Bruford College, Goldsmiths University and Accademia Dell’Arte, Tuscany, Italy.

Meet Our Tutors: Scott Howland | Playwriting

Scott teaches playwriting at The Actors Centre and achieved an MA in Text and Performance from RADA, specialising in writing for stage as well as acting. He is the Artistic Director of N2P, a London theatre ensemble currently working with the London Film School to develop scripts with MA Screenwriting students. Scott has written and produced three original plays to date.

Meet Our Tutors: Vivienne Cozens | Screen Acting

Vivienne Cozens is a highly experienced director, with many screen credits including Emmerdale, EastEnders, Grange Hill, Brookside, Fair City, and much more. Vivienne has teaches screen acting at The Actors Centre and has also taught at ALRA, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, City Lit and most recently the University of Bedfordshire.

CREATIVE PLATFORM ACADEMY INTRODUCTION - JACQUELINE MALCOLM

LYDIA PARKER - WRITING YOUR OWN ROLE

Who’s in Comedy – is the joke on you?

Flip Wester (Chair) Polly Kemp Rosie Wilby Siobhan Cannon-Brownlie London Hughes Diane Messias

Class Action – who gets in and gets on in the creative industries?

Nicola Hawkins (Chair) Tom Stocks Dr. Dave O’Brien Tracy Brabin MP Steven Kavuma Emmanuel de Lange

Casting – who holds the net?

Deborah Williams (Chair) Fraser Ayres Martin Hancock Emma Rees Deborah Sawyerr Julia Crampsie Cassie Chadderton

LA Talking Heads - Episode Five - Danny De Lillo and John Hindman

Here is Danny De Lillo's full interview with writer, director and actor John Hindman. We hope you enjoy! Talking Heads is a series of interviews from Los Angeles and London. The Actors Centre is delighted to be working with Danny De Lillo in bringing you a series of FREE industry talks with actors, directors, agents, casting directors, producers and managers based in LA. Find out more about the inside mechanics of the US industry and get all your burning questions answered.

LA Talking Heads - Episode Four - Danny De Lillo and Steven J. Wolfe

Here is Danny De Lillo's full interview with film producer Steven J. Wolfe. We hope you enjoy! Talking Heads in a new series of interviews from Los Angeles and London. The Actors Centre is delighted to be working with Danny De Lillo in bringing you a series of FREE industry talks with actors, directors, agents, casting directors, producers and managers based in LA. Find out more about the inside mechanics of the US industry and get all your burning questions answered.

LA Talking Heads - Episode Three - Danny De Lillo & NewFilmmakers LA Co-Founder Larry Laboe

Here is Danny De Lillo's full interview with producer,director and NewFilmmakers LA Co-Founder, Larry Laboe. We hope you enjoy! Talking Heads in a new series of interviews from Los Angeles and London. The Actors Centre is delighted to be working with Danny De Lillo in bringing you a series of FREE industry talks with actors, directors, agents, casting directors, producers and managers based in LA. Find out more about the inside mechanics of the US industry and get all your burning questions answered.

LA Talking Heads - Episode Two - Danny De Lillo with Citizen Khan star Krupa Pattani

Here is Danny De Lillo's full interview with actor, Krupa Pattani about her acting career. We hope you enjoy! Talking Heads in a new series of interviews from Los Angeles and London. The Actors Centre is delighted to be working with Danny De Lillo in bringing you a series of FREE industry talks with actors, directors, agents, casting directors, producers and managers based in LA. Find out more about the inside mechanics of the US industry and get all your burning questions answered.

Joseph Millson Bursary 2016

The Joseph Millson Bursary is back and bigger than ever! This bursary is a fantastic opportunity for someone aged 22 to 102, who has the desire to act but not yet had the means or capability to explore their potential. The bursary will be offered to two recipients this year (worth over £2000). Each recipient will gain an introduction to the training that is needed to be a working actor, tailored support, mentoring and membership to the Actors Centre. Applications open on 5th September, check out our website for more information!

LA Talking Heads - Episode One - Danny De Lillo with Aml Ameen

Here is Danny De Lillo's full interview with actor, Aml Ameen about being a British actor in LA. We hope you enjoy! Talking Heads in a new series of interviews from Los Angeles. The Actors Centre is delighted to be working with Danny De Lillo in bringing you a series of FREE industry talks with actors, directors, agents, casting directors, producers and managers based in LA. Find out more about the inside mechanics of the US industry and get all your burning questions answered.

Alan Bates Award 2016 - Runners Up

Alan Bates Award Runners Up Maanuv Thiara and George Naylor talk about their experiences.

Alan Bates Award 2016 - Alex Jennings

Talking to the wonderful actor Alex Jennings and judge of the Alan Bates Award about his experiences.

Alan Bates Award 2016 - Winner Shauna McLean

Congratulations to Shauna McLean, winner of the Alan Bates Award 2016! She tells us her thoughts and experiences.

Alan Bates Award 2016 - Juliet Stevenson

Talking to the brilliant BAFTA nominee and Olivier Award winner Juliet Stevenson CBE at the Alan Bates Award 2016.

Self-Taping Studio at the Actors Centre

The need to self-tape before you are even called into the audition room is becoming more and more common. So we are now offering you access to a DIY Self-Taping Studio here at the Actors Centre! Check out our website for more information and to book.

Talking Heads Interview with Aml Ameen

Here is a sneaky preview of Danny De Lillo talking to actor, Aml Ameen about being a British actor in LA. Full interview coming soon! Talking Heads in a new series of interviews from Los Angeles. The Actors Centre is delighted to be working with Danny De Lillo in bringing you a series of FREE industry talks with actors, directors, agents, casting directors, producers and managers based in LA. Find out more about the inside mechanics of the US industry and get all your burning questions answered.

Joseph Millson Bursary

The Joseph Millson Bursary is a fantastic opportunity for someone aged 22 to 102, who has the desire to act but not yet had the means or capability to explore their potential. The recipient of this Bursary (worth over £1000) will gain an introduction to the training that is needed to be a working actor, tailored support & mentoring and membership to the Actors Centre. Check out our website for more information!

London Industry Debate

LA Vs London - where's best to be an actor and most importantly, what are the differences? Our members sent us questions and we put them to a panel or industry experts in London and LA. Here is the live London debate from the Tristan Bates Theatre. Many thanks to our host Simone Reynolds CDG and her panelists; Bob Bierman, Oliver Cotton, Giles Foreman, Georgina Kerr, Debbie McWilliams CDG, Orlando Ortaga-Medina and Christina Shepherd. This video was filmed and edited by Ivan Dalmedo.

LA Industry Debate

LA Vs London - where's best to be an actor and most importantly, what are the differences? Our members sent us questions and we put them to a panel or industry experts in London and LA. Here is the LA debate. Many thanks to our host Danny De Lilo and his panelists; Jenny Brennan, Amir Korangy, Lucas Kosoglad, Larry Laboe, Danielle Lenninger, Sandro Manetti, Kate Raynor and Ronnie Yeskel. This video was edited by Ivan Dalmedo

Alan Bates Award 2015 - Our Process

We have recently found our 2015 winner of the Alan Bates Award; Luke Dale. Now here is your chance to see how the process works and who's involved in one of the toughest graduate acting awards out there.

Lock in

A short film by some of our talented members!

Alan Bates Award

Listen to what past winners have to say about the Alan Bates Award!

The Actors Centre

The Actors Centre is the UK's leading organisation which supports actors throughout their professional careers. This video gives you an inside look at who we are and what we do. Take a look at what you could gain by joining!

The Working Actor Season

Paul Clayton, actor and Chair of the Actors Centre talks through the workshops he has curated as part of the October-December season, The Working Actor.

TheActorsCentre

Our Script to Screen workshop presents The Trial. Directed by Nirpal Bhogal.

Actor and Chair of the Actors Centre Paul Clayton

Actor Paul Clayton talks about the Alan Bates Bursary and the acting profession.

Charles Babalola, winner of the Alan Bates Bursary 2014.

LAMDA student Charles Babalola has been awarded the Alan Bates Bursary 2014. With thanks to Don't Be So Dramatic

Actress Celia Imrie talks about her friendship with Alan Bates.

Celia Imrie, who presented the Alan Bates Bursary 2014, talks about her friendship with the late actor, as well as the acting profession. With thanks to Don't Be So Dramatic. http://www.dontbesodramatic.com/

Adam Buchanan, winner of the Alan Bates Bursary 2013.

Adam Buchanan, winner of the Alan Bates Bursary in 2013 talks about his experience and how the award has helped his career. Thanks to Don't Be So Dramatic. http://www.dontbesodramatic.com/

ACTORS CENTRE - A New Chapter

On the 9th of October the Actors Centre celebrated a new chapter in its history! We have a brand new programme, three new exciting and dedicated patrons (Rafe Spall, Joely Richardson and David Harewood CBE) and a newly refurbished Cafe/Bar. Thank you to all workshop leaders, members, volunteers and staff who made the night happen.

The Deal Trailer

Meet the BBC Talent Boost Participants for 2010: Pradeep Jey and Shelaine Brown

Pradeep Jey and Shelaine Brown discuss what they hope to achieve during BBC Talent Boost 2010. Talent Boost is a project run by the Actors Centre in association with Graeae and supported by the BBC. Talent Boost aims to create casting opportunities for actors currently underrepresented in the UK film and TV industries.

Meet the BBC Talent Boost Participants for 2010: Athena Stevens

BBC Talent Boost is a project run by the Actors Centre in association with Graeae and the support of the BBC. It aims to develop casting opportunities for actors from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the UK film and TV industries. www.actorscentre.co.uk

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