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Troilus and Cressida

Acting Classes in Leicester for 16-21s

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2nd May 2017

Urban Young actors are opening a brand new class in Leicester for 16-21s. These weekly acting workshops will be led by me and focus on acting technique. Over the year we will work on multiple projects; previously Urban have worked on plays, films, devised theatre, variety performances and many other productions.

The Actors Workshop

The Actors Workshop, Nottingham

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28th February 2017

"The Actors Workshop is endorsed by Nottingham's BAFTA winning 'Television Workshop' and provides an opportunity for adults aged twenty one and over, to explore and develop the necessary skills for careers in film, television and radio...

The full cast of Made in India - Credit Robert Day

Made In India

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9th February 2017

In a surrogacy clinic in Gujarat, three women meet. It’s Londoner Eva’s last chance for motherhood. For village girl Aditi, surrogacy is a lifeline out of poverty. For clinic owner and businesswoman Dr Gupta, it’s all just another transaction.

It's An Art

Open Art Surgery

9th January 2017

For Open Art Surgery at CURVE, Leicester, I worked with actor and producer Akshay Sharma to produce an original film entitled, 'It's An Art'. Open Art Surgery (formerly The Surgery) offers Hip Hop theatre performers and companies (dancers, musicians, emcees and visual artists) the opportunity...

The Unblinding Programme

The Unblinding Musical

19th December 2016

After performing in The Unblinding last year, I am pleased to announce that it has returned in a brand new medium. The Unblinding is a new musical with a difference - it combines animated graphic novel images and audio and is released in episodes via an app for your phone/tablet!

14-48

14/48 Festival

20th November 2016

7 writers, 7 directors, 25 actors, designers, and musicians + 48 hours = 14 world premiere plays. 14/48 Leicester is the Leicester Satellite of “The world’s quickest theatre festival” in which 14 new plays are written, directed and performed within a 48 hour period...

Troilus and Cressida

Christmas Variety Show

8th October 2016

I am currently directing at Urban Young Actors for their Christmas Variety Show which will take place on the 16th and 17th December 2016. The show will feature an eclectic mix of theatre styles and genres. See the poster below for details.

Green Leaves Fall Trailer

Green Leaves Fall & Freeman

8th October 2016

For Black History Month, Strictly Arts brought two productions to Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - 'Green Leaves Fall' and 'Freeman'. Kieran had the pleasure of working with them during their show weeks to produce a filmic trailer for each show.

Strictly Arts

In Rehearsals with Strictly Arts

1st September 2016

Green Leaves Fall is a brand new play by Strictly Arts Theatre Company that explores some of the most pressing social issues of our time. I had the pleasure of joining the company in rehearsals to film a promo for the show. The show is thought provoking and incredibly powerful. Tickets are on sale at Belgrade Theatre...

‘Shooting Truth’ by Molly Davies

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21st December 2017

Deep in the woods of an abandoned village, the present is haunted by the past as a group of students embark on a film project about a 17th century witch, Freya. The time periods bleed into one another as the shoot unfolds and we learn the truth behind Freya’s troubled past.

CYC

Curve Young Company: ACT

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13th September 2017

After a hugely successful taster session, the branches of Curve Young Company have now formed their companies for the coming year. I'll be leading workshops with the advanced CYC Act company and directing the production projects which will be presented at Curve next year.

LCPA

Acting Classes @ LCPA

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4th September 2017

I am delighted to announce I'll be running acting classes at the Leicester College of Performing Arts (LCPA) from September 2017. LCPA has a long list of alumni performing in the West End and in productions nationally and internationally. I'll be working with the performers on acting technique, leading up to their final production next year.

Nikolai Foster

Acting Notes from Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster

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16th July 2017

As well as being the artistic director of Leicester's Curve, Nikolai Foster has directed countless acclaimed productions at leading theatres all over the UK. I asked Nikolai whether he'd share a few notes from the rehearsal room and give me an insight into his work. He kindly agreed to answer my questions.

Curve Young Musical Theatre Company present: Oklahoma!

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15th July 2017

"Our 40-strong cast from Curve’s Young Musical Theatre Company take you on a journey of love and heartache, friendship and conflict through this timeless musical! The year is 1906 in the town of Claremore. There are open skies and endless possibilities, in the birth of a new era and a brand new state. Welcome to OKLAHOMA!"

Write Yourself In

Central School of Speech & Drama: Write Yourself In

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21st June 2017

Write Yourself is a new project from the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama that encourages young people around the UK to get involved with writing for performance. The project offers schools, colleges and youth theatres in London, Leicester, Oldham and Stoke free writing workshops.

Breakin' Convention

Breakin’ Convention – International Hip Hop Festival

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15th June 2017

On 23rd and 24th May, Breakin' Convention (the international festival of hip-hop dance theatre) came to Curve, Leicester for the first time. Breakin' Convention is an award-winning and critically acclaimed organisation that represents the origins and evolution of hip hop culture from around the world and around the corner.

Consequences by Strictly Arts

‘Consequences’, a Film by Strictly Arts

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18th May 2017

As part of Strictly Arts, I've spent the last week shooting an anti-knife crime film in and around Birmingham. The project is funded by Derby City Council and the film will be released later this year.

Headshot Hunter’s Guide to Headshots

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11th May 2017

As an actor and agent, I know how essential it is to have a good headshot. When I started my search as a young aspiring actor to get my own headshots done, it was a big financial investment I was anxious to get right. I knew good headshots would be vital to get auditions and, ultimately, paid work.

RESOURCES FOR ACTORS

Nikolai Foster

Acting Notes from Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster

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16th July 2017

As well as being the artistic director of Leicester's Curve, Nikolai Foster has directed countless acclaimed productions at leading theatres all over the UK. I asked Nikolai whether he'd share a few notes from the rehearsal room and give me an insight into his work. He kindly agreed to answer my questions.

Headshot Hunter’s Guide to Headshots

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11th May 2017

As an actor and agent, I know how essential it is to have a good headshot. When I started my search as a young aspiring actor to get my own headshots done, it was a big financial investment I was anxious to get right. I knew good headshots would be vital to get auditions and, ultimately, paid work.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Straford-upon-Avon

A Guide to Being an Actor Outside of London

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21st April 2017

A Guide to Being an Actor Outside of London by Katie Burchett. One of the biggest questions for anyone outside of the city who wants to act is this: Do I need to be in London? I trained as an actor at the Birmingham School of Acting and moved to London after graduating.

The Sins of Sor Juana

What Are Drama Schools Looking For? With Lise Olson.

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2nd March 2017

There’s no denying that getting into drama school can be an arduous affair. I often tell students that there are a myriad of reasons why a school could ultimately decide not to offer them a place and many of those reasons may have absolutely nothing to do with ability.

RECENT WORK

King Richard's Cyber Horse

‘King Richard’s Cyber Horse’ by Sara Bodinar

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29th August 2018

This autumn I'll be directing 'King Richard's Cyber Horse', a brand new play by award-winning writer Sara Bodinar. The play was commissioned by Urban Young Actors especially for their end of year show and centres around a virtual reality game in an apocalyptic future. Rehearsals begin in September and the production goes up on 23rd November.

#WAKEUP

#WAKEUP

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13th June 2018

At the end of last year, I posted on Facebook after witnessing a young girl being sexually assaulted in Leicester. A friend commented and said why don't I use music to do something about it. Six months later and I'd like to share this...Two stories about real people I've encountered in my life which have had a profound effect on the way I see things. One is the victim of sexual assault and the other of homophobia.

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Audition Panel

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28th March 2018

In April I joined the panel at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire during initial and recall auditions, and in January 2019 I became an official member of the panel. It's extremely rewarding being present at the start of an actor's journey when they have bags of potential and their whole career ahead of them.

‘Shooting Truth’ by Molly Davies

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21st December 2017

Deep in the woods of an abandoned village, the present is haunted by the past as a group of students embark on a film project about a 17th century witch, Freya. The time periods bleed into one another as the shoot unfolds and we learn the truth behind Freya’s troubled past.