*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Gabby has worked with Shaheen Baig for many years. Working across both film and tv project such as Peaky Blinders, GIRI / Haji, How to Build a Girl and Adult Material.

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This workshop deal includes the following:

Gabby King Film & TV Workshop - 10am - 1pm

Gabby has worked with Shaheen Baig for many years. Working across both film and tv project such as Peaky Blinders, GIRI / Haji, How to Build a Girl and Adult Material.

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Simon Higgins Film & TV Casting Workshop - 2pm - 5pm

Simon is a freelance Casting Director.  He plugged away as an actor for 10 years, before deciding to sidestep into the world of casting and honing his craft with the incredible Dan Hubbard and Olivia Scott-Webb.
Credits as Casting Director include the indie feature, Tidepools, directed by Marius D'Gasco, Eddie is Box, directed by Scott Lyon with Rogue Films, Birdhouse, for the BFI, and directed by Moritz Valero. Simon is currently casting Death and the Penguin, directed by Oscar/BAFTA nominated Ari Folman.
Credits as Casting Associate include The Gold S2 for the BBC, Blue Moon, directed by Richard Linklater, My Oxford Year for Netflix, and newly announced crime drama, Legends, also for Netflix.


*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Simon is a freelance Casting Director.  He plugged away as an actor for 10 years, before deciding to sidestep into the world of casting and honing his craft with the incredible Dan Hubbard and Olivia Scott-Webb.
Credits as Casting Director include the indie feature, Tidepools, directed by Marius D'Gasco, Eddie is Box, directed by Scott Lyon with Rogue Films, Birdhouse, for the BFI, and directed by Moritz Valero. Simon is currently casting Death and the Penguin, directed by Oscar/BAFTA nominated Ari Folman.
Credits as Casting Associate include The Gold S2 for the BBC, Blue Moon, directed by Richard Linklater, My Oxford Year for Netflix, and newly announced crime drama, Legends, also for Netflix.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

Spaces

Come join us for our Summer Social The event will take place in Shoreditch, near our studio in East London. The exact location will be sent nearer the event.

Booking onto this event is the ONLY way to ensure entry and get your name on the guest-list. Unfortunately due to limited space, we can not accommodate any plus 1's.

Space is limited so it is first come, first served. Please join the wait list if the event says 'SOLD OUT'. You will be notified if a space opens up.

The event details will be automatically emailed to you upon booking so please check and read your confirmation email.

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Michelle has worked in film and TV casting for 8 years, training under Shaheen Baig - progressing to Associate and co-casting with Shaheen, as well as independently casting various projects in her own time. Credits and work includes Oscar winning short ‘The Long Goodbye’, 'Ali & Ava’, ‘Everybody’s Talking about Jamie’, ‘Calm with Horses’ , ‘The Third Day’, as well as HBO / Sky Atlantic’s ‘Little Birds’ as co-casting director.
Most recently she has worked on the Apple TV series ‘The Essex Serpent’ based on the international best selling novel.

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Welcome to HELL WEEK where actors will do FOUR back to back Casting Workshops in one week! Plus you get the chance to meet and mingle with each other at our Monthly Mixer on the Friday after.

Here is the current line up of events included in this package:


MONDAY 30th JUNE 6.30pm - 9.30pm - REBECCA ROSSMAUR (ANDY PRYOR CASTING) FILM & TV CASTING WORKSHOP

Becky is currently the associate at Andy Pryor Casting. Before that she worked at Lucinda Syson and then Jina Jay Casting; well known for their work across Film and TV, most notably on Black Mirror (2016-2019), Bird Box (2018) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016). Prior to Jina Jay Casting, Becky worked in Commercial casting with Lesley Beastall on various commercial projects. Becky’s most recent credits include Black Mirror (Netflix), Temple (SKY), upcoming feature films Dune and Enola Holmes (Legendary Pictures) and many others.


TUESDAY 1st JULY 6.30pm - 9.30pm - SARA SHORT (SOPHIE HOLLAND CASTING) FILM & TV CASTING WORKSHOP

Sara currently works at Sophie Holland Casting. Throughout her time there she has worked on some incredible projects such as The Continental [Lionsgate/Starz], The Witcher [Netflix] and Constellations [Apple].


WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY 6.30pm - 9.30pm - ABIR MOHAMMED (BBC STUDIOS) TV CASTING WORKSHOP

Abir currently casts for the in-house casting department at BBC Studios where he was the main assistant for 'EastEnders'. Here he was able to assist the casting team with over 100 episodes of the soap, which included many actors' first TV credit as well as the new Mitchell family. He has a passion for platforming up and coming talent, and was able to cast for his own play 'Bhaijaan' in early 2025. Before that he worked as a Casting Assistant since 2022, where he assisted Vicki Thomson on shows such as 'FBI: International', 'Finders Keepers', 'The Mallorca Files' and more.


THURSDAY 3rd JULY 7pm - 10pm - LAYLA WOLF-ZARPAK (SHAHEEN BAIG CASTING) FILM & TV CASTING WORKSHOP

Layla has worked in Film & TV casting since 2010, largely as an Associate with casting director Shaheen Baig, and co-casting director on projects such as Peaky Blinders & God’s Own Country. She was nominated alongside Shaheen Baig & Yôko Narahashi at the 2020 TV BAFTAs for Best Scripted Casting for Giri/Haji, and also won an RTS award for Casting for the same project. Layla is currently working across various TV and Film projects at SBC; Recent credits include Netflix’s hit Adolescence’ helmed by Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne and Phil Barantini, TV series ‘Toxic Town’ with Robert Carlyle & Jodie Whittaker, & upcoming projects such as Nick Cave novel adaptation ’The Death of Bunny Munro’, with Matt Smith playing the title role and Clio Barnard’s Birmingham-set feature film ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’


FRIDAY 4th JULY 3pm - 5pm - JOIN OUR MONTHLY MIXER WITH CASTING DIRECTOR NATHAN TOTH (HARKIN & TOTH)

This event is usually for our premium members but actors who book onto Hell Week will be granted a ticket! Meet the other actors joining you for Hell week for a welcoming coffee afternoon where you can listen to an open and honest Q&A session. The Monthly Mixers provide a relaxed and friendly environment for meaningful conversations and connections.
Our guest doing the Q&A is casting director Nathan Toth of Harkin and Toth. Recent television projects include ‘I May Destroy You’ (BBC/HBO), ‘The Serpent Queen’ (Starz!), ‘Half Bad’ (Netflix), ‘Culprits’ (Disney+), 3 series of ‘War of The Worlds’ (Fox/Epix), ‘The Rising’ (Sky), and ‘Great Expectations’ (BBC/FX).
Films include Tom Harper’s ‘Heart of Stone’ and ‘The Aeronauts’, Lorcan Finnegan’s ‘Nocebo’, Max Minghella’s ‘Teen Spirit’ and upcoming feature ‘Femme’ directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping.
Prior to working with Julie Harkin, Nathan was Casting & Creative Assistant at the Donmar Warehouse, and was involved with the casting of Saint Joan, Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dir: Josie Rourke), One Night in Miami… (Dir: Kwame Kwei-Armah), and an all-female Shakespeare Trilogy lead by Harriet Walter (Dir: Phyllida Lloyd).


Please note when booking you are expected to make all the events and if you miss one you won't be compensated. If a casting director has to reschedule, we will either find a suitable replacement or set a new date.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

Join us for our FIRST Manchester Mixer for a welcoming coffee afternoon where you can listen to an open and honest Q&A session followed by a chance to connect with other actors. Whether you're seeking advice, looking to expand your network, or simply want to enjoy a cup of coffee in good company, the Manchester Mixer provides a relaxed and friendly environment for meaningful conversations and connections.

Our guest for our Manchester Mixer is Joi Rouncefield, agent at Simon & How Associates.

*This is a free event but places are limited so you will have to book your ticket via our website to ensure your name is on the list*

This is our newest event - 'Speed Agenting'!

It is 10 Actors, meeting 10 different Agents, 9 minutes with each one across 90 minutes to get as much advice as possible!
Each agent will have your spotlight ready to go and will give you as much advice as possible in that allocated time slot as well as answer any questions you have.

Disclaimer: This event is not intended as a 'Pay to Play' and should not be treated as a representation meeting. Feedback provided by agents is intended to be constructive and honest. Any critiques are given with professionalism and kindness. Additionally, please refrain from signing up if you find it challenging to handle feedback. We encourage participants who can engage with critiques in a constructive manner.

Please note that sometimes agents may drop out last minute but we will do our best to replace them with other reputable agents.

Please note that refunds will not be issued in the event of dissatisfaction with provided feedback. We appreciate your understanding of this policy.

Lastly do not contact the agents beforehand to say you are attending etc as the agents have said they find this annoying. You should only contact them after the event if you wish to do so.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

This two part course will take you through from the basic sounds and features of general American to working with text, to seeing how your accent stands up under the pressure of a self tape.

The course dates run as follows:
Saturday 12th of July 11am-5pm
Saturday 19th of July 11am- 5pm

In session one we will cover all of the key sounds of general American. If you are new to the accent this will give you the essential foundation you need to build upon. If you are more experienced it will be a chance to further refine and hone your understanding of the subtleties of placement and resonance we will then be putting our accents into action, playing with the complexities of text and language.

In session two we bring character into play, work shopping scenes that you’ll have had the chance to rehearse over the past week.
It’s an excellent opportunity to see how you perform under the pressure of a deadline and gain valuable insight in a professional yet supportive environment.

Material/ scenes will be different from prior courses making it suitable for those new to Rachel’s workshops as well as those who have attended before.

Rachel is an established voice and dialect coach who has worked in the industry - Theatre, T.V. and film - for over 25 years. Having herself begun her career as an actor, Rachel has a deep understanding of the needs of a performer and the vocal challenges they may face.
With a Masters in Professional Voice Practice, gained in association with the RSC Rachel’s clients include Oscar nominees, Bafta award winners as well as those working regularly in the West End and on Broadway. Theatre, TV and film companies she works with include Netflix, Amazon, Warner Brothers, BBC, Apple TV, Disney, Royal Court and National Theatre. She is also on call for many leading agents to help their talent build confidence and learn an accent quickly when the pressure is on and a big audition comes in!

Please note that once you have signed up, you are expected to attend both classes and if you miss a class, you will not get any credit back.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Sarah is currently at Catherine Willis and has worked on the Full Monty, Ladhood, The Power of Parker, And Mrs, Romantic Getaway, has just finished Good Girl's Guide to Murder and is currently working on The Gathering.
Having trained as an actor and worked on and off in the industry for over 10 years, Sarah transitioned into casting over 4 years ago and has since worked across theatre, television, commercials, and films. She has worked with Annelie Powell on “What’s New Pussycat “and Coming to England, Julia Horan on Macbeth at The Almeida with Saoirse Ronan, along with Ginny Schiller, Dan Hubbard, she is currently at Catherine Willis Casting. Sarah has also freelanced with Changelings Theatres rep seasons amongst other projects.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Recent credits:
As Casting Assistant - Alien (FX), Gladiator 2 (Paramount), Napoleon (Apple), House of the Dragon (HBO Max)
As Children’s Casting Associate - Crossfire (BBC), Trying (BBC/Apple)
Previously Casting Assistant for Jessica Ronane CDG, working on children’s casting for the musicals School of Rock and Matilda in the West End, as well as various projects for JRC and The Old Vic.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Harry has worked in the Film and TV Industry for over 15 years. He initially started working as an Agents Assistant and became an agent in his own right with his own list before moving into Casting to fulfil his passion of crafting exceptional casts. He has worked with renowned Casting Directors Susie Figgis, Kelly Valentine Hendry, Olivia Scott-Webb, Theo Park and Victor Jenkins across a wide range of projects from short films to large Studio features including Dumbo for Disney, Tim Burton's, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Bohemian Rhapsody, Tomb Raider, War & Peace and many more.

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Lucy is a very experienced casting director. West End includes: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and Groan Ups.The Kite Runner (Wyndhams / Playhouse), The Red Lion and Bomber’s Moon (Trafalgar) War Horse (New London), Cool Hand Luke (Aldwych), Carrie’s War (Apollo).
Other recent theatre credits include: Stranger Things (Secret Cinema), The Snow Queen (Rose Theatre), Clear White Light (Live Theatre), Clybourne Park (Rapture Theatre) Close Quarters (Out of Joint / Sheffield), The Last Ship (Northern Stage & tour); Jekyll & Hyde (Rose Theatre and tour), Cathy (Cardboard Citizens); Home Truths and La Ronde (Bunker Theatre); Tyne and My Romantic History (Live Theatre); A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian and Mighty Atoms (Hull Truck), The Quiet House (Park Theatre); The Divided Laing (Arcola); Wet House (Soho Theatre), Serpent’s Tooth (Almeida).
Upcoming: I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can’t Quite Remember (Cambridge Arts & tour); A Very British Coup (Live Theatre / Hull Truck); Groan Ups (National tour); Pitman Painters (Live Theatre / Kenwright)

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This workshop deal includes the following:

Lucy Jenkins CDG Theatre Casting Workshop - 10am - 1pm

Lucy is a very experienced casting director. West End includes: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and Groan Ups.The Kite Runner (Wyndhams / Playhouse), The Red Lion and Bomber’s Moon (Trafalgar) War Horse (New London), Cool Hand Luke (Aldwych), Carrie’s War (Apollo).
Other recent theatre credits include: Stranger Things (Secret Cinema), The Snow Queen (Rose Theatre), Clear White Light (Live Theatre), Clybourne Park (Rapture Theatre) Close Quarters (Out of Joint / Sheffield), The Last Ship (Northern Stage & tour); Jekyll & Hyde (Rose Theatre and tour), Cathy (Cardboard Citizens); Home Truths and La Ronde (Bunker Theatre); Tyne and My Romantic History (Live Theatre); A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian and Mighty Atoms (Hull Truck), The Quiet House (Park Theatre); The Divided Laing (Arcola); Wet House (Soho Theatre), Serpent’s Tooth (Almeida).
Upcoming: I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can’t Quite Remember (Cambridge Arts & tour); A Very British Coup (Live Theatre / Hull Truck); Groan Ups (National tour); Pitman Painters (Live Theatre / Kenwright)

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Ceri Bedingfield Film & TV Casting Workshop - 2pm - 5pm

Ceri is a freelance Casting Director and Associate, currently working with Isabella Odoffin and on a variety of solo projects. Most recently she has worked on Season 3 of TRIGGER POINT (as associate to Isabella Odoffin), THE SANDMAN S2 (as associate to Lucinda Syson & Natasha Vincent), Offie nominated play I LOVE YOU, NOW WHAT? and a feature film adaptation of LA BOHÈME.
Previous work also includes; TEN PERCENT, TIN STAR, JACKDAW, MY HOUSE, BOXING DAY, DI RAY S2 and THE DAMNED.


*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Ceri is a freelance Casting Director and Associate, currently working with Isabella Odoffin and on a variety of solo projects. Most recently she has worked on Season 3 of TRIGGER POINT (as associate to Isabella Odoffin), THE SANDMAN S2 (as associate to Lucinda Syson & Natasha Vincent), Offie nominated play I LOVE YOU, NOW WHAT? and a feature film adaptation of LA BOHÈME.
Previous work also includes; TEN PERCENT, TIN STAR, JACKDAW, MY HOUSE, BOXING DAY, DI RAY S2 and THE DAMNED.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Faye is currently working at Sophie Holland casting. She is also the Casting Director for the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum which is chaired and run by TV and film producer Farah Abushwesha (The ABC Murders, The Singapore Grip).
Recent credits as Casting Director include The Playlist (U.K. Casting for Netflix), RIPD 2 (U.K. Casting for Netflix). Recent Associate credits include YOU S4 (Netflix), Heads of State (Amazon) Knuckles (Paramount), Shadow & Bone S2.

The day will consist of the following:

Morning session:
- Brief introduction
- On camera work and review of the tapes with Fayes constructive feedback
- Group session: An in depth talk about what is expected of an actor in the audition room

Afternoon session:
- On camera work and review of the tapes with Fayes constructive feedback
- Group Q & A session

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*