Don't Be So Dramatic!!

Join Steve & Jason as they cover all things arts-related. Interviews with Directors, Writers, Actors & Producers. Discussion on how to be real with your acting and less "dramatic"!

Gary Oldman - Off the Record

Paul Clayton talks with Gary Oldman at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. In association with The Actors Centre and Really Useful Theares.

01-05
01:02:19

Dame Judi Dench - Off the Record from The Actors Centre - 39

Paul Clayton (Chairman of The Actors Centre) chats with Dame Judi Dench at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. She offers advice for younger actors, insights into her acting career and most importantly, the best pranks played on other co-stars. http://actorscentre.co.uk/

03-31
01:05:05

The Norwegian Monty - 38

I catch up with Jason in Norway as he's directing The Full Monty in Bergen. We chat with Stig van Eijk who's a reggae/hip hop artist, and also starring in The Full Monty. Stig also took part in the Eurovision Song Contest at just 17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stig_Van_Eijk

03-05
26:03

Stephen Mear - 37

We chat with Dancer and Olivier Award winning Choreographer Stephen Mear. We talk about how it all started, an incredible number in Mary Poppins, how he works and advice for Dancers starting out in the industry. Unfortunately Stephen's Mic when on the blip a little way through but it comes back so bare with!

05-21
33:20

ABA 2015 Behind the Scenes - 36

We bring you behind the scenes interviews from the Alan Bates Awards 2015 at the Actors Centre. We talk with: Nicholas Grace (One of the Judges) Lindsey Coulson (Presenter of the Award) Luke Dale (Winner 2015) Marcus Fraser (Runner up) Jeremy Ang Jones (Runner up) Julia Crampsey (Judge (& Casting Director)) Paul Clayton (Chairman of the Actors Centre) Charles Babalola (Winner 2014)

05-06
41:30

Russell Tovey - Off The Record - 35

Actor and Chairman of the Actors Centre Paul Clayton interviews Russell Tovey at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane

03-17
01:00:47

Celia Imrie - Off The Record - 34

Paul Clayton talks with Celia Imrie live at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane for The Actors Centre. Celia talks about her career, training, auditioning, self belief and working with Victoria Wood.

02-23
57:51

Learning Lines - 33

We talk with Actor and Memory Mark Channon. How can you improve your memory and learn lines quicker? We discuss the techniques that you can use in auditions, rehearsals and your own home.

12-03
21:35

Books Talk Back - 32

We talk with actress, writer and creator of "Books Talk Back", Isabelle King. Books Talk Back is an interactive literary event aimed at promoting new writing and giving writers a platform to showcase their work and get instant feedback.

12-03
29:39

Sophie-Louise Dann - 31

We chat with Sophie-Louise Dann, currently starring in Made in Dagenham at the Aldephi Theatre. We chat training, new writing and how important the classics are to aspiring actors.

12-03
33:59

Mark Rylance - Off The Record - 30

Paul Clayton talks with Mark Rylance Live at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

11-26
57:28

Zoe Wanamaker - Off The Record - 29

A brand new Off The Record - Live at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane with Paul Clayton and Zoe Wanamaker

11-24
59:06

Muse of Fire - 28

We chat with Dan Poole and Giles Terara on their brilliant documentary “Muse of Fire”. The documentary aims to dispel the fear and myths surrounding Shakespeare. They travelled the world to find out everything they can about tackling the greatest writer of them all. We talk about how the idea came about and why some actors are afraid of doing Shakespeare. Check out the film on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/muse-of-fire/id921582141?uo=4 or Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/museoffire

10-15
01:05:39

Alex Jennings - Off The Record - 27

Paul Clayton talks to Alex Jennings recorded live at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

09-23
58:54

Paul Clayton - Off The Record - 26

Is training necessary? We turn the tables on previous Off The Record Host Paul Clayton. In this revealing interview, Paul talks of his experiences of Drama School, working on Film/TV and reveals some vital tips on Role Play work.

07-30
56:23

Imelda Staunton - Off The Record - 25

Listen to a brilliant interview with Imelda Staunton & Paul Clayton. Recorded live at The Actors Centre, Covent Garden, hear what inspired Imelda to start acting, her thoughts on training, working on Harry Potter and what's it's like attending the Oscars.

07-09
59:45

Caroline Quentin - Off The Record - 24

This week we bring you an Off The Record talk with Caroline Quentin. Hear how she started out and her experiences in TV and Theatre. It's an inspiring talk and thank you SO much to Caroline for taking the time to speak to us.

05-23
01:02:24

Directing a Farce - 23

We talk with students from The Courtyard Drama School about their end of year show, a farce called "The Government Inspector" directed by our very own Jason B Moore.

05-14
21:51

Celia Imrie & Alan Bates Bursary Awards - 22

We play 4 interviews from the Alan Bates Bursary Awards Night at The Actors Centre. We talk to Winner Charles Babalola, Last Year's Winner Adam Buchanan, Award Winning Actress Celia Imrie and Chairman of the Actors Centre (& Actor) Paul Clayton.

05-04
28:35

Josie Lawrence - Off The Record - 21

Today we bring you an Off The Record with Josie Lawrence and Paul Clayton. Hear her story and brilliant interview live at The Actors Centre, Covent Garden.

03-31
01:02:36

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