Join us at the Courtyard Theatre for a showcase to meet some of our talented members showcasing a range of performances, directed by Sarah Esdaile.
The showcase will end with complimentary drinks, so please do join us to meet our talented members, and connect with fellow industry guests.
Date: December 9th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Location: Courtyard Theatre, Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street, London N1 6EU
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Kimball is a versatile actor with fluency in Spanish (please see video titled “Spanish/English crime boss”) and significant experience as a police detective. He has recently returned to the business after having been in the Metropolitan Police and Surrey Police as a detective (Constable and Sergeant) in a variety of departments for seven years – this experience has given him a treasure trove of experience to bring to the screen. Prior to joining the police Kimball was an experienced actor, having appeared in repertory theatre, the West End and on TV in “Gentleman Jack”. He is comfortable playing cops, villains, characters with integrity, moral turmoil and wry humour.
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Currently filming Dido and Aeneas feature film and Valoir short film.
BA Acting, Rose Bruford | LAMDA Foundation
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Alex is a London-based performer from the Orkney Islands. He trained on the BA Acting programme at East 15 Acting School, studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and received mentorship from Kristin Linklater. His onstage credits include Tybalt in Romeo & Juliet, Stephen in Morning, Joe Keller in All My Sons, Daniel in Nora: A Doll’s House and Hardiman in The Doctor.
Outside of acting, Alex has modelled professionally and is an avid singer, musician and sportsman, having competed for his county in football, badminton, squash and golf.
Valid passport holder (UK). Equity Member
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Rebecca trained in acting at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Credits include playing the title role, Jane Eyre at The Minack Theatre.
Upcoming: Greenwich Theatre Studio, ‘See NEW next Tuesday’ work in progress performance of ‘Revision Time’ Tuesday 20th October at 7:30pm.
‘The Ill’s We Do’ Theatre review: “The performances are where the production truly excels… Rebecca Pickering’s Mona & Mira Morrison’s Em… Their chemistry and control elevate the material, carrying the play through shifts from biting humour to simmering intensity“. London Pub Theatres, Annie Power.
Rebecca is a highly skilled Stage & Screen Combatant trained in Advanced Sword Fighting, Unarmed Combat, Archery, Firearms Handling, Horse Riding & Horseback Archery.
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Stefan holds valid passports for the U.S.A., France and the U.K.
Trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (B.A. Acting) and The Actors Studio (Intensive Screen-Acting).
TV and Film includes: Ernesto Saunders in FBI International Seasons 3 and 4 (Universal Studios/CBS), Untitled Feature Film (Lowkey Films), Rick Wells in Silo Season 2 (Apple Studios/AMC Studios) Haim Saban in The Toys That Built America (A+E Global Media), Simon in First Sight (Speak It Films), Teacup Travels (CBBC)
Theatre includes: Banquo in Macdeth! (Rogue Shakespeare), William in Sweet Love Adieu (Rogue Shakespeare), Caesus in Love Labours Won (Rogue Shakespeare), NewsRevue (Canal Cafe Theatre), As You Like It (Shakespeare’s Globe)
Voiceover includes: Casper Ferreiro in Dragon Striker (Disney), Control: Resonant (Remedy Entertainment), Arknights: Endfield (Hypergryph), Bublo Espuma in Foamstars (Square Enix), Dying Light 2 (Techland/Square Enix), Horizon Forbidden West (Sony) Star Wars: Battlefront (EA)
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Girding up to tour again as Fagin (for Kick In The Head Arts). Recently heard alongside Fiona Shaw, Robert Pugh and Monica Dolan in Come Unto These Yellow Sands (Angela Carter) on BBC Radio 3, directed by Robin Brooks. Booked to both appear and direct in the INK festival of new writing in Suffolk, in 2022, in plays by, among others, Arthur Smith and Miranda Hart
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Carl-Philipp Wengler is a German actor based between Paris and Brussels, working in theatre, film, and commercials. His credits include Hidden Assets S3 (Acorn TV/BBC Four), Blutspur Antwerpen (ARD), and La Muerte de un Comediante. Fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish, he works across international productions.
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Award winning Actor. Member of the Young Vic Evolve Acting Programme.
“It feels as natural for Popely to drop the F-bomb as it does for him to deliver ‘To be or not to be’ in its entirety, which he does beautifully.” – Holly Sewell North West End UK
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LAMDA Grad, playing age 18-28, with an East London edge.
Recently played Snowy B in Theatre Peckham’s, ‘Alice In Wonderland’. “Her voice work delights and she commands the stage for every moment she’s on it.” – Susan Elkin Reviews
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I trained with The Actor’s Wheel at Marjon Uni for 3 years and received a 1st Class BA (Hons). Furthermore, I completed a 6 month post Grad course at Cygnet Theatre in Exeter in Summer 2022. I also have a passion for directing and writing, both novels and screenplays, as well as a keen interest in history, especially military history. I am also neurodiverse, being on the Autism spectrum. I am willing to alter my facial hair in any way required. I have also recently found my place in the LGBTQ+ Community and identify as Queer.
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Dual Uk/Irish Citizenship & Passports
Trapeze, Hoop, Bouldering, Comedy, Voiceover.
The Oxford School of Drama 2005-2008
East 15 2003-2004
Redroofs Theatre School 1990-2002
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Rachel is a proud “Adopted Mancunian” looking for representation.
Rachel trained at the original Drama Centre London under Christopher Fettes, Yat Malmgren & Reuven Adiv.
She is thrilled to be reprising the role of ‘ Shirley Valentine’ for The Actors Guild Showcase at The Courtyard Theatre London & directed by Sarah Esdaile.
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Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (BA) Acting 2021-2024
“The most talented actor I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching” – Lyud’s Mum
“The Pride and Joy of Bulgaria” – Lyud’s Nan
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Currently training at Identity School of Acting
Adam holds a valid passport and is equipped with a professional home voice-over studio.
Winner of the 2016 BEFFTA Rising Star Recognition Award.
2017 – Present: Invited guest for Paramount Pictures, Universal, and 20th Century Fox UK campaigns.
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She holds triple citizenship (UK pre-settled, France, US) Keely Dervin is a dynamic actress working between London, U.S., known for her powerful screen presence, emotional range, and international versatility. With a background in both classical theatre and contemporary film, Keely has brought to life a wide array of characters—from comedic to deeply dramatic—across productions in the U.K., U.S., and Europe. She is equally at home performing in British and American accents.
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Northern English actor with skills in physical comedy and naturalistic acting.
Currently playing Samuel (Lead) in A Tended Garden (film).
Tall, slim/average build; Deep, resonant voice; Strong accents in Yorkshire, RP, and Standard American; Advanced certificates for several weapons in stage combat (APC); intermediate level in ballroom dances. Valid UK passport, Advanced DBS checked. Fun fact: can clap one-handed.
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Caitlin is currently training at Identity School of Acting, she recently graduated from Actors Studio’s Shot to be Seen 1 year course, where she worked on a short-film with Actors Studio.
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A.J. Colley, a working-class actor who has versatility in appearance and voice making for a unique blend, excelling in vulnerable roles with a likeable charm and wit. He’s worked with directors like Rikki Beadle Blair, Sammy Glover, and Mo Sessay. Notable performances include Joe Orton in “Joe Orton: Last Laugh” and Drag Queen Anastasia in “Standing on a Nail,” earning praise for his complex and sympathetic portrayal.
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MA Acting and Meisner trained
Trained voiceover artist/voice actor
Corporate, IVR/on-hold messaging, commercials, audiobooks, explainer videos, animations, character creation voiceovers
Co-creator of Hulahoop Theatre. We wrote and performed our play Bubblegum & Pop which we took to Edinburgh Fringe, Camden Fringe and Clapham Fringe. We received a 4-star review from Pink Prince Theatre
Violin up to grade 6
Amateur piano, guitar and drums and singing lessons – Grade 3 Rock School
Songwriter and writer
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Training:
3 year Acting course – Academy of Live and Recorded Arts.
4 month Acting Conservatory – TVI Actors Studio, New York.
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Eva is a 21-year-old Northern actor from Bolton, Greater Manchester. She is dually-based in both the North West and London, upon graduating from ArtsEd in May with a Certificate of Higher Education in Acting. She was most recently in ‘Earthquakes in London’ at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre at the end of her training. Eva is especially well-versed in a wide range of regional and international accents, and also has professional microphone and home recording set-up for Voiceover work.
When she’s not acting, she’s most likely reading anything Dolly Alderton or Claire Daverley, browsing charity shops for bargains, or working as a costume dresser for UK Touring Musicals like Legally Blonde, Chicago, Waitress, Dirty Dancing, and more!
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Vicki is currently in the third year of the BA (Hons) Acting course at Manchester School of Theatre. She will next be appearing as Snowball in ANIMAL FARM.
She can currently be seen as Susan Atkins in THE MANSON FAMILY MASSACRE (currently streaming on Netflix) and Nurse Kate Bickerstaff in ONCE A YEAR ON BLACKPOOL SANDS (Amazon Prime).
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Natalina is a multilingual actor with strong emotional authenticity and mature life experience, creating believable and engaging characters with depth and honesty across stage and screen.
15 years of stage experience through a local theatre group, supported by LAMDA qualifications gained in youth and a continued commitment to professional development by undertaking an acting course currently to further refine and refresh performance skills.
Dual citizen British/Italian comfortable performing in French and Italian, and a good level of Spanish. This linguistic versatility has been showcased through playing the lead role in a university production performed entirely in spoken Italian.
Recent screen experience includes work as a supporting artist, featuring in a feature film and most recently as a core local in Sister in Arms, the Call the Midwife prequel.
Adaptable, committed and comfortable working within both ensemble casts and principal roles.
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