FACE-TO-FACE?
With the latest relaxation of restrictions, I have been asked a few times if I plan to return to face-to-face lessons. There is no doubt...
Covid Changes
Even though the theatres are now closed and the prospect of a rescue package from this wholly incompetent government is pretty...
Acting For Camera - Camera Shots
A resource for Acting for Camera Students detailing basic camera movement and shot types. Below are some links to examples of the main...
7 Years of Ohra
Just back from filming the latest advert for OHRA to be reminded that it has now been seven years since we started the campaign. Such a...
Sandylands
It has been a joy to work on Sandylands, a new comedy for UK Gold by Martin Collins and Alex Finch. It has an extraordinary cast...
Number One Grossing Film in the US
Admittedly it is only a spit and a cough, but it is with a smattering of pride that I can say that I am in the number one grossing movie...
A Great Year at Fourth Monkey
A wonderful year spent as Head of Acting and Head of the Two Year Rep Course at Fourth Monkey has drawn to an end. It has been a great...
Nuclear Macbeth
I've just finished directing the 2nd year East 15 BA students in their site-specific production of Macbeth, set foor floors under ground...
16 Female Hamlets
In January and February of this year I directed two completely different productions of Hamlet at the same time for Fourth Monkey. Using...
There's no business like Choux Business
Trying to become an actor is a ludicrous task. The gigantic hoard of applicants for the small amount of places at drama schools is a...