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As the Panto dust settles…

Of course it has been a very busy period here at AD over the festive season with our actors performing the length and breadth of the country. As some of our talent continues to finish off their panto seasons we wanted to share some of the successes including James Austin Harvey, whose performance was described , “as if the part was created for him.” Check out the full review here, and keep in touch for current and future Actors Direct successes.

Frances back at the Lowry with some furry friends!

If you’re looking for something fun for the family this Christmas check out Frances Tither in Topsy Turvy Theatre’s “The Lost Present, a Christmas Adventure”. With enchanting puppetry and original music they’re touring the North West this festive season, including the Lowry on New Years Eve. Follow links for details

New feature film for Matthew Melbourne

After auditioning back in July, we a proud to announce that Matthew will be appearing in the 2014 Feature Film, Get Gone. Following in the footsteps of Shane Meadows, the midlands based director, Gurmit Samra, returns from Cannes to begin his Derby-based story of a man’s troubling return to his home and his past. You can follow the project on FacebookTwitter, or on the link above.

Sarah-Jane and Daniel W are DOA!

Actors Direct are pleased to point you all to 1956 Theatre Company’s new production of Russels Rouse’s classic film, Dead on Arrival. This fast-paced adaptation filled with both thrills and laughs in equal measure stars both Sarah-Jane Broderick and Daniel Whittle as part of the 8 strong cast. See it this week at the Kings Arms Salford and follow links for details.