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Victor Teodor Dorobantu as 'Thing' on the set of 'Wednesday'
My Casting Story: Victor Teodor Dorobantu on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

Performer Victor Teodor Dorobantu shares how he brought the non-verbal character ‘Thing’ to life in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’. Since their creation in 1938 as comic characters in The New Yorker, the Addams Family have been adapted into plenty of TV shows and films. However, none of these had connected with viewers as much as Tim […]

auditions
interview
television
The Industry
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What You Need to Know About Vertical Short-Form Dramas

Discover what vertical short-form content is, why it’s so popular and how appearing in one could affect you as an actor. Once little more than a niche experiment, vertical filmmaking has become something of a global trend in recent years. Fuelled by the meteoric rise of TikTok and a growing consumer demand for short-form content, […]

industry trends
The Industry
Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout
What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland in August 2025

An exciting lineup of film and television productions currently shooting in the UK and Ireland this summer.  From classic literary adaptations to highly anticipated sequels and original dramas, this summer sees some of the industry’s biggest names and rising stars coming together across renowned studios and iconic locations in the UK and Ireland.  Whether you’re […]

casting news
film
news
The Industry
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How Brexit is Impacting UK Performers

Share your experiences of working in the EU as an actor to demonstrate why a simplified visa process is vital for UK performers. For UK performers, the post-Brexit landscape has introduced a host of new challenges when working in the European Union. Performers face complex and often confusing visa requirements that vary from country to […]

brexit
europe
news
The Industry
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What Performers Need to Know About Employment Law Changes

New rights for workers and concerns around tax: how the upcoming changes to employment law will affect performers in the UK. The Labour government is in the process of changing rights for workers in the biggest shake-up of employment law in decades. The government has already introduced legislation to increase the rights of workers in […]

finances/legal
news
self-employed
The Industry
Rachel Zegler being lifted by many hands in 'Evita'
Upcoming West End and Touring Theatre – Summer 2025

Take a look at seven new shows coming to the West End and touring the UK and Ireland in Summer 2025. Theatre is living up to its reputation this season both on the West End and around the country as being one of the most inspiring and vibrant means of entertainment. We have so many […]

casting news
musical theatre
theatre