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🌟💫 BOOKED! 💫 🌟 A massive congratulations to TAL Eastbourne student Sarah Hampson for getting cast in the short film Anchorage. The film is a nuanced and topical take on the dangers of technological advancement and the power emotion has in our motives. We can’t wait to see it! 👏 At The Actor’s Lounge we strive to provide the tools for our students to breakthrough into the industry and are always on hand to go the extra mile to help the community navigate it. Click the link in our bio to secure your place on our new courses that are starting in September and begin your journey towards becoming a professional in this wonderful craft
🌟 Canterbury Summer Showcase 2024 🌟 A massive congratulations to all of our Canterbury students in what was the biggest sized TAL showcase to date! The TAL team are so proud to see such a consistent level of professionalism and performance across the board! Seeing all the Canterbury family together under one roof fills us with joy and we are so excited for next term already!
💫 Cambridge Summer Showcase 2024 💫 Check out some snaps for the Cambridge TAL students outstanding showcase performances 🔥 The leaps that the Level 1B group have made since last term was on full display 👏 Watching the Level 1A group made it so hard to believe that they have only done one term with us! Bravo to all Involved 🌟 We are missing being back in the classroom already!
💫 Colchester Showcase - Summer 2024 💫 It’s showtime!! We kicked off our Summer showcase weekend with Colchester last night and what a night it was. Seeing the leaps that continuing students have made was amazing 👏 Seeing you all go deeper into your craft was a joy to watch! We were also blown away by our Level 1A’s first showcase at The Actor’s Lounge. Such bravery and support on display! You should all be so proud! Up next…. Cambridge and Canterbury ⚡️ 🔥
⭐️ Tutor Spotlight - John Berry - Eastbourne ⭐️ At The Actor’s Lounge we feel so lucky to have such a strong team of Tutors across all of our locations and John is an absolute gem. We believe it’s so beneficial for our students to be taught by tutors who are directly connected to the industry and impacting the landscape of their local area. We are so excited to have John with us and we were so proud to have him collaborate with 4 TAL students in his production of Hamlet 🌟
🌟 The Actor’s Lounge is looking for Experienced Acting Teachers in Cambridge 🌟 The Actor’s Lounge is a Spotlight accredited, award winning actor training school for adults. We have 7 locations around the UK and we’re growing all the time. We are delighted to have Academy award winner Sir Mark Rylance as our Patron. We run 10 week courses, 3 times a year and we are looking for experienced acting teachers to join our dynamic and passionate team to run our evening sessions. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, get in touch via email at act@theactorslounge.co.uk to find out more! Check out our website: www.theactorslounge.co.uk
🌟 🥁 A massive congratulations to TAL students Claudia Gregory, Andy Wolf and Felix Johnson for securing representation with the incredible AKP Management Agency 🥁 🌟 The AKP/TAL Collaboration is something that we couldn’t be more proud of! After coming to our workshop day, @abi_kingsleyparker from AKP has signed 3 of our students. The celebrations don’t stop there because the dedication, community feeling and professionalism from all our students means that more opportunities like this will be coming round again at all of our locations 👏 Well done to all who came that day - we can’t wait to see what’s in store for you all on the professional circuit!
⚙️ 🔥 Gearing up for The Actor’s Lounge showcase weekend that kicks off next week 🔥 ⚙️ Today we are taking a trip down memory lane with shots from previous showcases. It is always a treasured time for the TAL family to come together and present the incredible work they have done! We can’t wait!! 🏡 🥰
🌟 We are still not over how awesome our weekend with AKP Management was! 🌟 Such a wide range of talent on display. Our TAL fam really are a versatile bunch. All were made to feel so welcome by Abi and lessons were learned that we will carry with us on our journey into the wonderful craft of acting 🌟 Stay tuned for some exciting news….
🌟 This weekend The Actor’s Lounge was honoured to host Abi, the founder of AKP Management Agency, for an intensive workshop and open casting for our TAL Canterbury students 🌟 It is very rare in the industry for actors to have an open space to ask questions directly with an agency about the ins and outs of the industry from their perspective. Our students left with a ton of new knowledge and experience. It is beautiful to see how aligned AKP and The Actor’s Lounge are with our principals and beliefs. It was also a sheer delight to see how supportive and encouraging all the TAL students were for each other on the day! We really do all have each others backs 🥰 We look forward to more collaborations for days like this with AKP in the future across all our locations.
📸 Norwich Level 1B were getting connected and locked in during their Frantic Assembley Class this week 🌟 At The Actor’s Lounge you will be introduced and given the opportunity to dive deep into a wide range of practitioners, theatre styles and techniques. We love Frantic Assembly not only because the techniques are so helpful at fusing our bodies with our instinct but also because it is such a good way to connect with your scene partner 💫 Click the link in our bio and get in touch with us to secure your place for our Autumn term that starts the week commencing 23rd September ✍️
🌟 👏 Some of the TAL fam had the absolute pleasure of going to see ‘People, Places and Thing’ at Trafalgar Theatre this weekend 👏 🌟 Don’t worry, we shan’t be giving any spoilers but we will say that it is an absolute MUST see! At The Actor’s Lounge we understand the importance of observation of the craft and it is always so beneficial to do this with other like-minded people! The community element at The Actor’s Lounge spreads far further than just the classroom and we are already so excited to see our wonderful patron, Sir Mark Rylance, in ‘Juno and the Paycock’ this autumn! Click the link in our bio to secure your place for our Autumn term that starts in September 🌟
🌟 CAST 👏 A massive congratulations to our Canterbury level 3 student @carrieannsimmonds for being cast in @fluffytopproductions Pride & Prejudice on AIR and its transfer to the London theatre circuit. The acting industry can be a mystifying world to navigate. At TAL, we give you the tools, insight and the confidence both on & off stage to carve your own path professionally as an actor 🌟 Click the link in our bio to secure your place for our Autumn term that starts the week commencing 23rd September!
🌟 You may have seen our post last week about @sarahwinnactor getting our Level 3 students in her Laban/Costume class in Canterbury. This week she was back with the second Level 3 group 🌟 We want to give Sarah a really special shoutout and congratulations on the success of securing Arts Council funding for her verbatim project ‘No One Here is Me” 👏 This powerful and poignant piece is so worth the investment and we can’t wait to see it in the near future 🌟 We love you Sarah! ❤️
🌟 The Actor’s Lounge is looking for Experienced Acting Teachers 🌟 Due to the huge success in Canterbury, Cambridge, Colchester, Eastbourne and Norwich… The Actor’s Lounge is delighted to be opening up more schools and courses across the UK in September and we are looking for experienced acting teachers to join our dynamic and passionate team! If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, get in touch at act@theactorslounge.co.uk to find out more!
🌱 At TAL, we understand that as humans we are all on our own path and at different stages at our lives. We embrace difference and we firmly believe that it is never too soon or too late to begin your journey into the craft of acting 🌲 The range and diversity in our community is something that we are so proud of. So no matter what stage in life you find yourself in, TAL will have a place for you 💫 Click the link in our bio to get registered for our Autumn Term ✍️ #tal #talc #theactorsloungeuk #talca #actorslife #acting #actingschool #cambridge #business #selfdiscovery #selflove #craft #actingcoach #actingclass #perform #believe #family #community
🌟 Here are some action shots from last week’s Level 3 group in Canterbury 🌟 The students were delving deeper into their craft with the amazing Sarah Winn as their visiting tutor. Sarah worked with the students on costume, movement, and prop work in order to be more specific and really get under the skin of the characters from this term’s classical scripts. #talc #theactorsloungekent #classical #props #shakespeare #theactorsloungeuk #perform #actinglife #actors #actorsofinstagram #selfdiscovery #theatre #actingcoach #actingtutor #kent #eastbourne #norwich #colchester #cambridge
💫 At The Actor’s Lounge we believe that constantly challenging yourself and stepping outside of your comfort zone is one of the keys to artistic growth 🌲 At TAL we push our students to step up to the challenges but in an environment that is safe, supportive, friendly and most of all fun! We are already receiving a lot of enquiries for our Autumn term in September, so get in touch if you’re looking to secure a place for next term!
😀 Say hello to our Level 1A group in Cambridge 🥰 The TAL fam is growing every term and it is such a joy to see new students coming together as a community to support and uplift each other. It is the perfect environment to go really deep into this wonderful craft and learn a lot about yourself as a human! In their second class they were working on actions and how objectives can mold and change a scene and a lot of fun was had!
🔥 CLASS IS BACK IN SESSION 🔥 Our Summer Term is well underway and we are so excited to be back! The Level 3 Canterbury course are getting their teeth stuck into their classical duologues… 🪶 💀 Is it too soon to be getting excited to see what they conjure up for the showcase…..? #tal #theactorsloungeuk #talc #acting #actingschool #actinglife #actingtutor #shakespeare #classical #duologue #perform #craft #deeper #actorsofinstagram #adayinthelife #photooftheday #community
👏 And just like that… we are back!!! 💥 Today marks the start of our Summer 2024 Term and we are so ready to get back into the classroom! We do still have some limited availability on our courses if you would like to join us. BUT with only a little amount of time left, we reccomend getting in touch via the link in our bio ASAP 🏃 🔥 #summerterm #colchester #cambridge #eastbourne #kent #norwich #actingschool #theactorsloungeuk #actorsofinstagram #actorslife #industry #theatre #film #act #actingclass #professional #photooftheday #community
🥁 Introducing our Core Tutors in Colchester…. 🥁 🌟 Gus Gallagher & Amy Cudden 🌟 We are so grateful and proud to have these two inspiring tutors in charge of our Colchester courses. The second term couldn’t come soon enough and there are still a few places available on this course! So if you live in or near Colchester and you want to secure a place, get in touch with us ASAP via the link our bio. 🏃 🔥 ✍️ #tal #theactorsloungeuk #talco #theactorsloungecolchester #actingschool #actingtutor #actingcoach #actorsofinstagram #actorslife #performance #theatre #community #actingtips
🤩 Almost time for term to kick off again at TAL and we are SO excited! 🤩 It’s only been a short break but it feels like way too long to be away from TAL Fam. We do still have limited availability across all of our locations but they are going quickly. So if you are interested in securing your place for our Summer Term, that starts next week, get in touch with us via the link in our bio! #theactorsloungeuk #talc #theactorsloungecanterbury #kent #theatre #showcase #actingshowcase #theatrelife #actorsofinstagram #actorslife #actingschools #actingtutor #actingclass #liveperformance #win #family #collaboration #celebration
👀 Take a look behind the scenes and all the action of our incredible showcase weekend across some of our UK locations 👀 Every new place we plant our roots, our TAL family grows 🏡 We are so proud of our students for the constant dedication and love they pour into their craft. None of this would be possible without the extensive enthusiasm and care that we get from our tutors and behind the scenes team members! If you would like to secure a place on our Summer term, that starts next week, click the link in the bio! But be quick! Only a few spaces are left 🔥 We hope you enjoy the video 🌟
🌞 Kicking off the week with some action shots from our Norwich Spring showcase 🌞 Another unforgettable evening from our most recent showcase weekend! We still have some spaces remaining on our Level 2 course, so if you have had some acting experience and are looking to reignite the passion or if you are a working actor looking to keep the tools sharp, click the link in our bio and register now! #tal #theactorsloungeuk #theactorslounge #theactorsloungenorwich #taln #actingclass #actorslife #actingschool #casting #art #repetition #industry #professional #authenticity #family #brave #industry
🌟 Discover yourself through acting 🌟 📣 AWARD WINNING ALL ABILITIES ACTING COURSES IN CAMBRIDGE 📣 All ages 18+ For beginners to professionals 10 week acting courses (11 sessions) ✅ Spotlight accredited ✅ Only a few spaces left! STARTING THE WEEK COMMENCING 29th APRIL - Have you always wanted to try acting but never had the opportunity? - Are you a professional actor looking to go deeper into your craft? - Did you previously enjoy acting and are looking to rediscover your creative side? 👀 Well look no further 👀 Link in the bio SIGN UP NOW! https://www.theactorslounge.co.uk/acting-classes-cambridge/
🌟 Discover yourself through acting 🌟 📣 AWARD WINNING ALL ABILITIES ACTING COURSES IN COLCHESTER 📣 All ages 18+ For beginners to professionals 10 week acting courses (11 sessions) ✅ Spotlight accredited ✅ Only a few spaces left! STARTING THE WEEK COMMENCING 29th APRIL - Have you always wanted to try acting but never had the opportunity? - Are you a professional actor looking to go deeper into your craft? - Did you previously enjoy acting and are looking to rediscover your creative side? 👀 Well look no further 👀 Link in the bio SIGN UP NOW! https://www.theactorslounge.co.uk/acting-classes-colchester/
📸 Can’t stop, wont stop 🥳 More action shots from an unforgettable evening in Canterbury! Whether you are someone who has never acted before, previously worked professionally or a working actor looking to keep the tools sharp… The Actor’s Lounge has a course for you! Hit the link in our bio to apply now but be warned, spaces are filling rapidly 🏃 🔥 #theactorsloungeuk #talc #theactorsloungecanterbury #kent #theatre #showcase #actingshowcase #theatrelife #actorsofinstagram #actorslife #actingschools #actingtutor #actingclass #liveperformance #win #family #collaboration #celebration
✨ At The Actor’s Lounge, we feel so deeply about the importance of community. In fact, that is exactly how TAL began! 🏡 When Abigail Boyd, Founder and Tutor, started the school, she made it with the intention of bringing likeminded and creative people together. As the company has grown, so has our reach and we are so proud of all our courses in Canterbury, Cambridge, Colchester, Eastbourne and Norwich! It really does feel like one big family ❤️ And stay tuned because we have some big announcements coming soon on new TAL Locations… 📍 If you are looking to discover yourself through acting, get in touch with us via the link in our bio and join our ever growing community ⭐️ #theactorsloungeuk #theactorsloungecanterbury #talc #theactorsloungeeastbourne #tale #theactorsloungecambridge #talca #theactorsloungenorwich #taln #theactorsloungecolchester #talco #family #actingschools #actingclass #actorsofinstagram #actorslife #perform #dreams
🌟 Canterbury Spring Term Showcase 2024 🌟 What an absolutely amazing end to the Spring Term! The Canterbury students were in the zone and such a wonderful variety of entertainment was on display. It goes to show how much training helps an actor hone their skills and TAL students elevate their craft term after term. A special thank you to @terrysweeneyacting and @isabelledefaut for their incredible work as core tutors in Canterbury! Plus all visiting tutors this term 👏 More pictures to come…so stay tuned! 📸 @rishisiota #theactorsloungeuk #talc #theactorsloungecanterbury #kent #theatre #showcase #actingshowcase #theatrelife #actorsofinstagram #actorslife #actingschools #actingtutor #actingclass #liveperformance #win #family #collaboration #celebration
🌟 Colchester Spring Showcase 2024 🌟 From the moment we began in Colchester, we knew it was going to be a very special group. We have been blown away with their progress in their first term! A huge thank you to @gusgallagher1980 and @cuddenamy, our core tutors in Colchester 👏 Also a big shoutout to our incredible photographer @rishisiota 🔥 📷 We do still have some spaces available for our Summer Course that is starting on Thursday 2nd May! Hit the link in our bio to apply now and secure your place. #tal #theactorsloungeuk #theactorslounge #theactorsloungecolchester #talcl #showcase #actorsshowcase #live #theatre #new #perform #actingclass #actorslife #actingschool #art #repetition #spontaneous #authenticity #family #brave #industry #motivate
🥳 As we have come to the end of our very first term In Colchester, we thought it would be a good time to share one of our most recent 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 reviews. We are so looking forward to the Colchester end of term showcase this evening and are already excited for next term! ✍️ If you are interested in joining us for next term, there are spaces still available! Just hit the link in our bio✍️ But be aware the spaces are filling up quickly 🔥 #tal #theactorsloungeuk #theactorslounge #theactorsloungecolchester #talco #showcase #sprinterm #icangothedistance #tribe #perform #actingclass #actorslife #actingschool #art #repetition #spontaneous #authenticity #family #brave
🌟 Spot the difference! 🔍 Our very talented and enthusiastic Eastbourne Level 1A class ended the term with sessions from our core tutors Terry and Dominique! Can you believe it’s the end of term already?! 😮 but you know what that means..? SHOWCASE WEEKEND 🎉!! Stay tuned for pictures from all our UK showcases in the next weeks 👀 #tal #theactorsloungeuk #theactorslounge #theactorsloungecanterbury #tale #theactorsloungeeastbourne #endofterm #showcase #icangothedistance #song #perform #actingclass #actorslife #actingschool #art #repetition #spontaneous #authenticity #family #brave
🌟 Discover yourself through acting 🌟 COMPLETE BEGINNERS TO PROFESSIONAL 📣 AWARD WINNING ALL ABILITIES ACTING COURSES IN CAMBRIDGE 📣 All ages 18+ 10 week acting courses (11 sessions) ✅ Spotlight accredited ✅ Due to high demand in all locations, The Actor’s Lounge is delighted to announce that we will be opening new courses in April STARTING THE WEEK COMMENCING 29th APRIL - Have you always wanted to try acting but never had the opportunity? - Are you a professional actor looking to go deeper into your craft? - Did you previously enjoy acting and are looking to rediscover your creative side? 👀 Well look no further 👀 SIGN UP NOW!
🌟 Discover yourself through acting 🌟 COMPLETE BEGINNERS TO PROFESSIONAL 📣 AWARD WINNING ALL ABILITIES ACTING COURSES IN COLCHESTER 📣 All ages 18+ 10 week acting courses (11 sessions) ✅ Spotlight accredited ✅ Due to high demand in all locations, The Actor’s Lounge is delighted to announce that we will be opening new courses in April STARTING THE WEEK COMMENCING 29th APRIL - Have you always wanted to try acting but never had the opportunity? - Are you a professional actor looking to go deeper into your craft? - Did you previously enjoy acting and are looking to rediscover your creative side? 👀 Well look no further 👀 SIGN UP NOW!
🌟 Take a look at all these smiley faces from our Colchester group 🌟 Last week our founder Abigail Boyd was in town reviewing their self tapes! What a truly wonderful, motivated and supportive group! #tal #theactorsloungeuk #theactorslounge #theactorsloungecolchester #talcl #selftape #perform #actingclass #actorslife #actingschool #art #repetition #spontaneous #authenticity #family #brave #industry #motivate
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟 Check out one of our most recent 5 star Google Reviews! This one comes from our extremely talented and hilarious Cambridge student Yordanka. At The Actor’s Lounge, age is just a number and it is never too late to follow a dream, passion or to try a new hobbie! No matter what stage of your life you are at, The Actor’s Lounge will have a place for you. Check out our Google reviews to see all the amazing feedback we have received from our students with all different backgrounds, ages and life experiences! #cambridge #talc #cambridgeshire #actingschool #fivestar #googlereviews #movement #explore #actingcoach #actorsofinstagram #actorslife #theactorsloungeuk #community #postoftheday #family
💥 This week our Cambridge Level 1 group were exploring Lecoq’s Seven Levels of Tension 💥 It is always such a joy to watch our students throw themselves into these techniques and it is safe to say a lot of fun was had by all! 🌟 Click the link in bio to find out more about our upcoming courses that are starting on the week commencing 29th April ✍️ #cambridge #talc #cambridgeshire #actingschool #lecoq #7levelsoftension #movement #explore #actingcoach #actorsofinstagram #actorslife #theactorsloungeuk #community #postoftheday #family
🌟 Discover yourself through acting 🌟 📣 AWARD WINNING ALL ABILITIES ACTING COURSES IN CAMBRIDGE 📣 All ages 18+ 10 week acting courses (11 sessions) ✅ Spotlight accredited ✅ Due to high demand in all locations, The Actor’s Lounge is delighted to announce that we will be opening new courses in April STARTING THE WEEK COMMENCING 29th APRIL - Have you always wanted to try acting but never had the opportunity? - Are you a professional actor looking to go deeper into your craft? - Did you previously enjoy acting and are looking to rediscover your creative side? 👀 Well look no further 👀 SIGN UP NOW!
🌟 Discover yourself through acting 🌟 📣 AWARD WINNING ALL ABILITIES ACTING COURSES IN COLCHESTER 📣 All ages 18+ 10 week acting courses (11 sessions) ✅ Spotlight accredited ✅ Due to high demand in all locations, The Actor’s Lounge is delighted to announce that we will be opening new courses in April STARTING THE WEEK COMMENCING 29th APRIL - Have you always wanted to try acting but never had the opportunity? - Are you a professional actor looking to go deeper into your craft? - Did you previously enjoy acting and are looking to rediscover your creative side? 👀 Well look no further 👀 SIGN UP NOW!
🌟 Through The Actor’s Lounge 2-year Spotlight accreditation program, TAL Canterbury student Brendan McLatchie has now become a Spotlight member! 🌟 Brendan was one of the first students to join The Actor’s Lounge and is a very popular member of the TAL community! He also starred in The Actor’s Lounge Theatre Company’s first professional production “Things I Know To Be True”, last year. Sign up today via the link in bio for The Actor’s Lounge Summer Term, which starts the week commencing 29th April in all locations, and start your journey to becoming a professional actor 🔥 #canterburyscene #cityofcanterbury #kent #Whitstable #thanet #maidstone #ashford #margate #faversham #canterburykent #acting #actorslife #theatre #actingclass #tal #actingcoach #actingcourse #actorsofinstagram #theactorsloungekent #canterbury #growth #craft #spotlight #spotlightonartists
📸 Here are some shots with our Level 1B Norwich group during their class with casting director Catriona Dickie. She shared her amazing insight into the world of casting 🌟 Catriona has had an incredible career in the industry, casting for incredible films and series such as ‘The Mauritanian’ and ‘The Responder’. At The Actor’s Lounge we train our students so that they are prepared for the industry. If you are looking to carve a career in the world of performance, click the link in our bio to join our ever-growing community and learn the tricks of the trade! #tal #theactorsloungeuk #theactorslounge #theactorsloungenorwich #taln #actingclass #actorslife #actingschool #casting #art #repetition #industry #professional #authenticity #family #brave #industry #castingdirector
🔥 💨 What a start to 2024 our students have been having! 💨 🔥 TAL Norwich student Flynn has been signed by Longrun Artistes and in turn made a big step in his professional acting career. 👏 At The Actor’s Lounge, we provide all the tools you need to navigate and thrive in the industry 🗺️ Click the link in our bio to secure your place for our courses starting the week commencing 29th April 🔗 #tal #theactorsloungeuk #theactorslounge #theactorsloungenorwich #taln #agent #signed #professional #career #perform #actingclass #actorslife #actingschool #art #certified #spontaneous #authenticity #family #brave
🌟🎵 This week our Level 3 students in Canterbury had an Acting Through Singing class with our wonderful visiting tutor Miriam Elwell-Sutton 🎵🌟 Our students had an in depth look at story telling through song and the parallels of musical performance and theatre. ✨ It was such a fun and insightful session to be a part of ✨ Registrations are open for our Summer term courses in all locations and you can apply via the link in bio ✍️ #tal #theactorsloungeuk #theactorslounge #theactorsloungecanterbury #talc #actingthroughsinging #musical #icangothedistance #song #perform #actingclass #actorslife #actingschool #art #repetition #spontaneous #authenticity #family #brave