My First Job: Susie McKenna by John Byrne

My first job was as a Bluecoat at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, at the age of 16. My dad saw an advert in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on November 7, 2016☆⚑

Careers Clinic: Do I need a website? by John Byrne

A few months ago, I managed to secure the final professional credit I needed to be eligible for Spotlight membership. With that

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on November 7, 2016☆⚑

Niamh Walsh: My First Day at Drama School by John Byrne

I didn't actually have anywhere to live on my first day at LAMDA. I'd come down to London and knew I wanted

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00am on November 1, 2016☆⚑

How to… prepare for your drama school audition by John Byrne

1. Bring the character alive Whatever the period or style of the audition piece, you should show that you possess the language, making

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00am on November 1, 2016☆⚑

How to choose your drama school 2016 by John Byrne

Our resident careers adviser John Byrne answers the most common questions posed by aspiring drama students… How essential is drama school to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 5:00am on October 28, 2016☆⚑

My First Audition: Waleed Elgadi by John Byrne

My first audition was during my last term of drama school. Shortly after our headshots were published in the Spotlight Graduates book,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 25, 2016☆⚑

How to… direct so actors can give their best by John Byrne

1. Use positive body language Actors are very sensitive to body language; it's part of their training. Whether you're in rehearsals or auditions,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 25, 2016☆⚑

Careers Clinic: Will zombie role affect future casting? by John Byrne

I've been lucky to start my professional career with several good jobs relatively close together. In fact, a (one-line) part in a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 24, 2016☆⚑

How to… get work as an actor based outside London by John Byrne

1. Keep connected Stay well-connected to the industry, keeping up to date with what is happening in your local area and beyond. Nowadays,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 18, 2016☆⚑

My First Audition: Andrew Maddock by John Byrne

I'd say my first proper 'audition' was the first time I led an entire workshop by myself at Generation Arts for more

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 18, 2016☆⚑

Careers Clinic: How do I create a show in a month? by John Byrne

Although my main goal is to get a good TV part, I have always enjoyed being on stage and have had very

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 17, 2016☆⚑

My First Job: Josie Long by John Byrne

My first paid gig was a 10-minute set at the Comedy Cafe in London when I was 18. I can't remember whether

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 11, 2016☆⚑

How to… become a freelance drama teacher by John Byrne

1. Learn how to teach Maybe you're an actor, or you've just finished a degree in drama. Whether or not you have experience

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 11, 2016☆⚑

Careers Clinic: How do I work alongside my agent? by John Byrne

After a year of self-representing, I have got myself a good agent (or certainly one who has been doing a good job

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 10, 2016☆⚑

My First Audition: Oti Mabuse by John Byrne

I had been dancing in competitions in South Africa since the age of four, before going on to compete internationally. Although I

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 4, 2016☆⚑

How to… stay healthy on a dance tour by John Byrne

1. Keep your diet 'en pointe' When your diet goes downhill on tour it is sure that your endurance, concentration and conditioning will

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 4, 2016☆⚑

Careers Clinic: Should I send a director nude shots? by John Byrne

I was on an online dance forum recently and mentioned how much I admire a particular director who is known for quite

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on October 3, 2016☆⚑

My First Job: Tara Breathnach by John Byrne

My first job was in 2004: a week playing a nurse on Tracy Beaker for the BBC in Cardiff. It couldn't have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 27, 2016☆⚑

How to… work as an actor in Ireland by John Byrne

1. Small is beautiful Irish actors are blessed yet burdened with the scale of their unique theatre industry. Actors should try to turn

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 27, 2016☆⚑

Careers Clinic: Should I tone down my accent? by John Byrne

Having done quite well in my native Ireland for the past two years, I decided to bite the bullet and move to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 26, 2016☆⚑

Charles Venn: My First Audition by John Byrne

My first audition was around 18 years ago in the middle of July for an independent film titled Alex and Nicole (A

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 20, 2016☆⚑

How to… beat casting nerves by John Byrne

1. Have a gin and tonic (not) After all, one can't hurt, can it? Hello! Do not on any occasion, under any circumstances,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 20, 2016☆⚑

Careers Clinic: Will theatre role ruin my screen future? by John Byrne

I've just completed my second year of a part-time course where, although my own career goals are mainly screen acting, we have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 19, 2016☆⚑

My First Audition: Clint Dyer by John Byrne

I had just left drama school, frustrated with inadequate training and the lack of diversity. But luckily for me, at 15 I

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 13, 2016☆⚑

How to… engage the community with your theatre by John Byrne

1. Who is your community? Don't make the mistake of thinking you have one community. Every community is made up from hundreds of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 13, 2016☆⚑