The leading contacts directory for actors and performers, listing reputable and detail contact information for drama schools, agents, casting directors, theatres and companies.

Foreword by Polly Bennett - NEWTrainingIntroduction Training for the under-18s Arts Emergency - Julie Hesmondhalgh Interview: David Mumeni; Levelling the playing-field for actors from working and benefit class backgrounds Drama schools Checklist of drama school deadlines, audition requirements, audition fees and funding systems - Lloyd TrottWhat are drama schools looking for? - Geoffrey Colman It's warm up North: training and opportunities for actors living in North East England - Adelle HulsmeierShort-term and part-time courses Private tutors and coaches An actor's toolkit - Simon DunmoreAgents and casting directorsIntroduction Agents Being an agent - Howard Roberts CPMA: the Co-operative Personal Management Association Voice-over agents Presenters' agents Casting directors Casting for the stage - Anne McNulty Casting for musical theatre - David Grindrod Woman in a brown skirt - Sophie StantonTheatreIntroduction Interview: Cherrelle Skeete; Active Listening in a Community of Nomads - NEWDramaturg at HOME - Petra Jane Tauscher Producing theatres Interview: Tom Ross-Williams Inclusivity and Allyship for the Future of the Industry - NEWEffective audition speeches - Simon Dunmore Understudying - Andrew Piper Independent managements/theatre producers Interview: Hazel Holder; Voicing Kindness - NEWIgnition, inspiration and the imposter - Scott Graham Middle and smaller-scale companies Starting your own theatre company - Pilar OrtiFinding funding for projects - Sinead Mac Manus The multi-hyphenate comedy actor-performer-writer - Chris Head Interview: Geoff Whiting; Routes into stand-up comedyPantomime English-language European theatre companies A touring actor's survival guide - Maev Alexander Fringe theatres Interview: Ned Bennett; The Direction of Collaboration - NEWEdinburgh or bust: is it worth it? - Shane Dempsey Open Book: fairer finances for fringe theatre - Piers Beckley Children's, young people's and theatre in education - Paul Harman Shakespeare changes prisoners' lives - Bruce Wall Festivals Role-play companies MediaIntroduction Television companies Casting for television - Janie Frazer Auditioning for camera - Nancy Bishop Self-taping auditions - Ros Hubbard Are you ready for Pilot Season? - Brendan Thomas Independent film, video and TV production companies Film schools Actors and video games - Mark EstdaleRadio and audio book companies Acting for radio - Gordon House Media festivalsDisabled actorsIntroduction Training Sources of work Arts organisations Rights, advice and support Opportunities for disabled actors - Jamie BeddardResourcesResourcesIntroduction Equity Act For Change - Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Beyond #metoo - Kelly Burke Spotlight, casting directories and information services 'Point me in the right direction': navigating the casting services - Isabelle Farah Be prepared for publicity - Jayne Trotman Photographers and repro companies Getting the most from your photographs - Angus Deuchar Making money from your voice - Marina Caldarone Showreel, voicereel and website services Showreels: creation and maintenance - Anthony Holmes Digital wellbeing for actors - Sinead Mac Manus Interview: Daniel Heale; Building your personal brand on social mediaAccountants Tax and National Insurance for actors - Philippe Carden - UPDATEDEquity Pension Scheme - Andrew Barker @ First Act Physical and mental fitness for actors - Alex Caan Interview: Claire Cordeaux; Mental health in the performing artsFunding bodies Publications, libraries, references and booksellers Organisations, associations and societies Bibliography Webography Index

This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy. It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the actor.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2022 features:* 4 newly commissioned interviews conducted by Polly Bennett and Joan Iyiola (co-founders of The Mono Box) with theatre industry professionals including Cherrelle Skeete, Hazel Holder, Ned Bennett and Tom Ross Williams* a new foreword by Polly BennettWith the listings updated every year, the Actors' and Performers' Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry. Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues. An invaluable professional tool that anyone working in the industry will benefit from.