All stories by John Byrne on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Old Vic young person’s programme manager Naomi Lawson: ‘Kids need tenacity to succeed in theatre’ by John Byrne

How did you first get involved in theatre? I did an MA in playwriting and found myself becoming very interested in outreach.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Careers clinic: ‘Which sixth-form should we choose for our daughter, an aspiring actor?’ by John Byrne

Our daughter will be turning 16 and has her heart set on working as an actor. She started at stage school a

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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Actor Ayesha Casely-Hayford: ‘Only you know how far you’ve come’ by John Byrne

My first audition was in voice-over, a mobile exercise game company developed by Six to Start and author and games designer Naomi

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Acting coach Dee Cannon: ‘It’s essential to be an all-round actor’ by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? I have been around the acting profession since I was very young, watching my mother (the

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Careers Clinic: ‘Do I give up on a ‘busy’ collaborator?’ by John Byrne

I’ve been working with an actor friend developing a fringe show. He’s musical theatre-trained, I come from a comedy background and, without

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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Performer Ionica Adriana: ‘Sing what you love and sing it like it’s the last time you’ll ever sing’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I went to York College, then East 15, but I only started musical theatre training

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Terema Wainwright: ‘After Newport State of Mind, my phone didn’t stop ringing for weeks’ by John Byrne

Eight years ago, my first job was playing the role of a Welsh Alicia Keys in the spoof music video, Newport (Ymerodraeth

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Director Gabrielle Maddocks: ‘Drama is known to build vital life skills – it’s never too early to start’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? Lots of acting, directing and producing at school and university. I also did a postgraduate

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Careers Clinic: Will I get better work with another agent? by John Byrne

To move my career forward I feel I have to move on from my current agent. I have been out of drama

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Theatremaker Stephanie Silver: ‘My first job taught me that I can’t do it all, so now I collaborate’ by John Byrne

When the Actor Awareness movement began running themed scratch nights at the Canal Cafe, London, founder Tom Stocks chose my piece The

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Actors Jam director Stephanie T Clarke: ‘Lack of diversity makes me question whether the arts are for all’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I developed my craft at institutes such as Identity School of Acting, Battersea Arts Centre

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Careers Clinic: What scene do I need in my showreel? by John Byrne

My agent says that not having a showreel is making it hard for me to get screen work. Unfortunately, having no screen

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Julian Dutton: ‘There’s no substitute for working and gaining experience’ by John Byrne

Julian Dutton opens in Do You Think That’s Wise? – the Life and Times of John Le Mesurier at the Bath Comedy

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Amy Griggs, Hijinx Academy: ‘There is so much untapped talent in learning-disabled community’ by John Byrne

Amy Griggs is academy director at Hijinx Academies, she tells John Byrne about running drama training for learning-disabled actors How did you start off in theatre?

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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Careers Clinic: How do I network at an awards party? by John Byrne

Growing up, I was the tomboy and my sister was the arty one, but it was me who ended up at drama

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

What are the opportunities for actors and theatremakers with learning disabilities? by John Byrne

Learning-disabled theatremakers have long struggled for recognition in the industry. John Byrne learns how neurodivergent performers are making strides and what challenges

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Acting coach James Bowden: ‘UK drama training needs to be shaken up’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? My first professional job was with Opera North in the first British version of The

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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Careers Clinic: How can I fund my postgrad drama course? by John Byrne

I left drama school more than  a decade ago and for family reasons ended up putting my acting career on hold soon

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Nathan Bryon: ‘Have fun at every job because we’re actors, not brain surgeons’ by John Byrne

My first professional job was a theatre in education play called Mind the Gap that was being performed in the Elgar room

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Fourth Monkey’s Steven Green: ‘Allow yourself the freedom to celebrate whatever your difference may be’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? As an actor and then a director, the transition was made, as I guess is

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Careers clinic: ‘Can I get acting work without social media?’ by John Byrne

Everywhere I look, from your columns to casting workshops I have been to, everybody sings the praises of actors upping their game

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Course leader Mia Gordon: ‘Interdisciplinary experimentation should be central to all training’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre?  As a writer and a director. What is your best advice for drama students today? 

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Natalie Edward Yesufu: ‘You will get to your destination if you pursue your passion with tenacity’ by John Byrne

My first ever performance was in 2012 in New York in a play called Mae Jemison, performed in an elementary school. It

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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Kit Thacker, managing director of Drama Studio London: ‘Connection is the key to good acting’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I went for an audition with Nat Brenner at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

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Actor Rebecca Yeo: ‘My first job taught me to search fearlessly for truth – and not to cut my hair mid-shoot’ by John Byrne

London, December 2012: I’m in an unfamiliar room waiting to meet Sean Spencer, the writer and director of Panic, an independent feature

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Kyla Frye: ‘We’re no different to kids playing dress-up in our bedrooms’ by John Byrne

My first TV job was on BBC3 in March 2008. It was called West 10 LDN and it was based on a

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Julia Cranney, Pennyworth Productions: ‘It’s never too soon to start telling your stories’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I was training with Carys Wright at Drama Studio London. We knew our passion lay

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Careers Clinic: How can I stay healthy while working? by John Byrne

After taking time out over the past three years to deal with some mental health issues, I am now officially a working

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Actor Vauxhall Jermaine: ‘My first job taught me the value of taking risks’ by John Byrne

I started acting in 2011. My first role was on an independent film called Weekend, starring Tom Cullen. It was filmed in

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Paul Morrall, education director at Chickenshed: ‘Never let anyone tell you drama is an irrelevance’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I joined Chickenshed 37 years ago in a voluntary capacity as a lyricist and a

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Careers Clinic: Does online actor training work? by John Byrne

I hope you and your readers won’t think this is a silly or disrespectful question. I have always wanted to be an

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