FIRST ACT WORKSHOPS

FIRST ACT WORKSHOPS A drama training ground and TV / film casting centre for young people in the Birmingham area. Workshop sessions are £10.

PLEASE WATCH OUR ADVERT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4pPjFu2ZHc



A drama training ground and TV / film casting centre for young people in the Birmingham area. Please go to www.firstactworkshops.co.uk for further information or email [email protected]

Now taking on new members! Your first session is a free taster session - you only pay if you like it! PLEASE WATCH OUR ADVERT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4pPjFu2ZHc

Thoroughly recommend
02/03/2024

Thoroughly recommend

A new Birmingham monthly acting class begins on Saturday 20th April 2024!

Whether you are an actor who wants to keep their hand in, someone brushing up on their skills or someone who just fancies trying it, the Masterclasses are open to all.

Here’s what you need to know:

WHEN AND WHERE?
Saturday 20th April 2024
10-1pm
Zelligs, Custard Factory
Central Birmingham
£38

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Each session is self contained and covers different things including improvisation, script work, character development.

The classes are there to help you go deeper with your acting; explore different techniques; build confidence; grow as an actor; have fun.

* A Masterclass runs each month.
* You can pick and choose how often you come along, there is no commitment.
* They are all one off classes.
* Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
* Payment in advance is required to secure your place.
* You don’t need to bring anything other than yourself and a bottle of water.
* Wear something comfy.

WHO RUNS THEM?
The classes are run by award winning actor and writer Esther Stanford.
Esther trained at BAFTA winning ITV Workshop and works in film, TV, theatre and radio.
Esther writes for television and has 3 TV shows and a feature film in development.
She also runs a class at in Birmingham, runs bespoke workshops, does 1-1’s with actors and has a fabulous podcast with The Archers Tracey Horrobin, aka the glorious Susie Riddell, called (5 ⭐️ on Apple).

If you feel a little nervous before you come along don’t worry this is totally normal and the majority of people feel the same. Esther has years of experience and you will be well looked after.

Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch through Instagram, Facebook or via email [email protected]

Feature film RUDY - starring several workshoppers - has another screening. This time in Nottingham at the Broadway on Su...
23/11/2023

Feature film RUDY - starring several workshoppers - has another screening. This time in Nottingham at the Broadway on Sunday 3rd December at 1200.
Lexia Tomlinson

Birmingham Workshoppers - this production at Stratford's Bear Pitt is directed by none other than Colin Lewis Edwards
13/10/2023

Birmingham Workshoppers - this production at Stratford's Bear Pitt is directed by none other than Colin Lewis Edwards

Workshopper Lexia Tomlinson will release her debut book of poetry on 19th October. You can pre order it here! As anyone ...
11/08/2023

Workshopper Lexia Tomlinson will release her debut book of poetry on 19th October. You can pre order it here!
As anyone who has seen her perform live will tell you, it's well worth a look!

Sankofa is a crucial coming-of-age poetry collection by esteemed Actor and Poet Lexia Tomlinson. When you are lost, sometimes the only option is to go back to the beginning to retrieve what is missing. This collection is divided into three daring chapters, Past, Present, and Future. Spanning over a....

21/06/2023

Fair few worshippers in this if people want to see

Feature film set in Coventry and Warwickshire, by director Shona Auerbach (Dear Frankie)

Well if it isn’t our Stuart Quigley starring in Of Mice and Men at the Birmingham Rep. Fantastic show and great performa...
29/03/2023

Well if it isn’t our Stuart Quigley starring in Of Mice and Men at the Birmingham Rep. Fantastic show and great performance. Like Kia Pegg, Stuart started at the Birmingham Workshop and then jumped to Nottingham. Catch him at the Rep or on the tour 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

As of today, Nolly, the three part drama by Russell T Davies is out. And who are the stars? Helena Boneham Carter and ou...
02/02/2023

As of today, Nolly, the three part drama by Russell T Davies is out. And who are the stars? Helena Boneham Carter and our very own Bethany Antonia! Fresh from House of the Dragon. She is smashing it! Well done Bethany! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
(Bethany very kindly invited me to the premiere of ep 1 and it was BRILLIANT - can’t wait to see the others).

(For the avoidance of doubt this was not a workshop casting - we’re just celebrating 🥳)

Another chance to see our Esther McCormick and Jamie Causer (and others) in feature film RUDY
03/10/2022

Another chance to see our Esther McCormick and Jamie Causer (and others) in feature film RUDY

Filmed right here in Coventry and Warwickshire, we are delighted to welcome Shona Auerbach to present her latest film, the moving Rudy.

06/06/2022

Longtime friend of the workshop and member of the agency Larry Rew has been ill recently. He will be out of action for at least 2 months, and is not able to take phone calls at the moment, so any friends or potential work calls for him as a director or actor, please go through the agency on [email protected]

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Larry.

All at FAW

Former workshopper Bethany Antonia will be starring in the new Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon! This was not our c...
31/03/2022

Former workshopper Bethany Antonia will be starring in the new Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon!

This was not our casting - Bethany has her own agent - but we are super proud!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Some drama sessions are taking place at the Moseley Dance Centre venue. They are organised by Lauren Stanton of Hazelle ...
16/08/2021

Some drama sessions are taking place at the Moseley Dance Centre venue. They are organised by Lauren Stanton of Hazelle Stage School (Luke’s sister) and the workshops will be lead by ex workshopper Shireenah Ingram. Do take a look. 👍🏻

Address

Moseley Dance Centre, 572 Moseley Road
Birmingham
B129AA

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