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RD Casting talent, Jo Shah, has only gone and booked herself a leading role in the Embassy Theatre's production of Aladdin in Skegness.
Performing from December 15th - 27th later this year we know Jo is thrilled to be cast in this fun Christmas Panto.
Want to go and see Jo perform live, book tickets here: https://embassytheatre.co.uk/shows/aladdin/
Well done Jo, can't wait to see how fabulous you look on stage!
What have you been doing recently? Well if you are Elaine O'Dwyer from RD Casting, then you will have been performing at the Camden Fringe in the show 18-22, Attractive, Insecure.
I don't know about you but I would be itching to find out what people thought about the show after working so hard for it. Will people enjoy it? Will they be impressed? Can they see the hard work shining through?
Well, if you are Elaine O'Dwyer, you need wait no longer. Just check out these fab reviews!
“I loved and hated both characters in equal measure, at once wanting them to be real and glad that I don’t have to live with them - a sure sign that Leyshon and O’Dwyer portrayed real, flawed humans with conflicting priorities. The sheer, unwavering attention to detail - (Elaine O’Dwyer) Maire’s untidiness vs Carys’ orderliness, for instance - served to create a feeling of whole characters, with qualities and idiosyncrasies far beyond what was absolutely necessary. I found myself simultaneously drawn to the spontaneity of Maire, and suspicious of what might come next in her racing mind, just as I warmed to Carys’ more particular ways, and resented the inevitable coldness and detachment that they could bring.”
Simply amazing reviews and ones to be truly in awe of and proud of receiving. Well done Elaine! Keep going from strength to strength.
Can't wait to see what your next epic adventure is...
A huge congratulations to MeMe Detroit who successfully played at Silverstone last weekend in the liv.LIVE festival at Silverstone on the same weekend as the MotoGP is on. What an incredible achievement!
Check out a quick thank you video from MeMe Detroit here:
Well done MeMe!
Super Proud of what you have managed to achieve!
RD Casting's very own Chris Mawson was recently interviewed about his Theatre Company, Romantika, and their latest production of The Crossing Place at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Based on the poetry of Tomas Tranströmer, The Crossing Place will run at Upperchurch in Summerhall for the entire run. 10.30 PM every night!
Watch the video of Chris' interview here
In the area and fancy popping in to see Chris live? Buy Tickets here: https://festival17.summerhall.co.uk/event/the-crossing-place-romantika/
RD Castings Madelyn Smedley has smashed it and became a top 10 Finalist in the recent ABC Discovers UK competition!
Originally entering after her friend made her aware of the competition on twitter, Madelyn quickly created a self tape and submitted. This is ABC's first year for this competition and the winner gets a 1 year contract on an ABC TV Series. How cool is that!?
Want to check out Madelyn's entry. See hers and the other finalists here: https://abcdiscoversuk.com
Well done Maddy, we are all super excited for you here at RD Casting!
RD Castings very own, Ruth Lockwood has a special gig lined up in November at Doncaster's Diamond Live Lounge on the 21st November.
Performing in the charity concert titled, "Save The Grand", Ruth is doing what she can to help the concerts aim of raising money to purchase and restore the Doncaster Grand Theatre that has fallen into disrepair over time.
The event is happening on the 21st of December so if you are nearby, please do what you can to help out such a great cause.
Well done Ruth for making us proud here at RD Casting
www.friends.doncastergrand.uk - Book tickets now.
Are you heading to the Edinburgh Fringe this year? Planning to take in a show or two? Why not go and see Luke Simnett of RD Casting in the show about the demise of Britains local pubs in a play called the Local?
What is the local about, read for yourself:
Liz has managed her pub for over 15 years, only to be told that it's been sold to a property developer who plans to shut it down and put her out of a job. With her regulars, Liz starts a campaign to save her pub, but can she beat a system that's beaten so many before? A new musical about community, change and the demise of the Great British pub.
Want to know more or book tickets?
Check it out and support Luke and RD Casting now: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/local
Folks at RD Casting love to get involved with all things acting and this is evident with RD Castings Chris Mawson. He doesn't sit still for a second. The sheer amount of productions his two theatre companies are producing.
Originally founded in Tallinn, Estonia, Romantika is a theatre, performance, and visual arts company based in London, UK.
With performers and a creative team from both the UK and Sweden, Romantika aims to create unique, visually striking and international performance work that reflects our current time.
All productions are devised by the performers in the ensemble.
RD Castings Akari Ackerman has done well to secure a roll on the production...well, we can't actually say just yet!
But here is a fantastic picture of Akari getting ready to go on to the set.
Well done Akari, we all hope you smashed it on set! All of us here are very proud of you.
Once we can release more details we will. Watch this space....
RD Casting is pleased to welcome on board Justin 'The Hammer' Sysum to its talent base.
Justin is an actor and successful pro-wrestler featured on WWE and is building on his strengths as an action film actor. You may recognise him most recently as Hawkeye on the Marvel Live european tour where he put his action and stunt specialisms to good use.
Justin will be appearing as the role of Gwyn in the Welsh drama Bang later on this year.
Congratulations Justin on joining this fantastic family of talent. We are very excited to have you on board.
RD Casting is an agency dedicated to developing its talent and nurturing it as it grows. As such it is no surprise that the recent Integrated Industry Training (IIT) held by RD Casting affiliates Michael Moor (Head of RD Casting), Stephen King (Vocal Coach) and Ameer Choudrie (Actor) was a roaring success.
The 3 day course aimed at preparing students for drama school auditions was held at the prestigious Henley College and focused on 3 areas of training:
Certified upon their completion, the successful cohorts were left with the knowledge and support to take on those critical auditions.
Due to the huge success of this endeavour to support the wider industry, RD Casting are actively looking for locations for both 1 day and 3 day workshops to further help the industry.
All offers will be greatly received and can be presented by emailing RD Casting at: info@rd-casting.com
Check out RD Castings self tape audition of the week from Maria Theresa Rodriguez aka MeMe Detroit.
This girl can seriously rock a guitar!
RD Casting would like to introduce to the world, the phenomenal acting sensation that is DOROTEYA.
Congratulations on joining this incredible family of talent!
RD Casting wants to congratulate our very own Evi Stamatiou for a job well done in performing her show Caryatid Unplugged at the Migration Matters Festival recently.
“Evi Stamatiou creates a world of bubbly satire that turns the current Greek economic collapse into a metaphor for the rest of us Europeans... her infectious delivery wins over the audience. Under the slapstick, the finger stays firmly on our political pulse, and towards the end the message suddenly becomes shockingly clear when the spotlight turns on the exploitation at the heart of Europe’s dark underbelly”
Check out Evi's other amazing work on her website: https://www.evistamatiou.com
Claire De Belloy of RD Casting, more commonly known by her stage name Queen Clairie, is creating quite a buzz with her new album release, Happiness Is A Choice.
Described as a great mix between Adele and Carole King, she certainly knows how to create impactful, upbeat and at times haunting music.
Striking while the iron is hot from her latest release, she is currently touring France and captivating audiences across the country with her unique blend.
Watch Queen Clairie performing on tour below:
Want to see more? Take a peek over at her website for more details: http://queenclairie.com
Congratulations Queen Clairie on your latest release and tour. All of us here at RD Casting couldn't be prouder of you!
RD Casting's own actress and DJ, Tonia Nee, has been drumming up quite the interest in the DJ scene.
Recently performing at the Gateway Launch Party she rocked the house with her quality beats causing quite the storm on the dance floor.
Check Tonia out on Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/tonia-nee
Keep up the amazing work Tonia!
Don't miss your chance to see Grace Russell of RD Casting performing at 'The Space' in a new, surreal comedy musical about grabbing pussy. Yes we said that right, grabbing the *cough* pussy *cough*.
If you hadn't clicked, the show is rather suitably titled, 'Grab Em By The Pussy' and will be running from 11th July - 16th July.
Book a ticket now to go and see Grace live: https://space.org.uk/event/grab-em-by-the-pussy/
Grace, do us all here at RD Casting proud and go and grab that pussy. Well done girl!
Twitter: @GrabEmByTheMeow
RD Casting wants to send out a huge congratulation to Katie Clement for booking her next role as Ginger in 'Black Beauty in Irons'.
Katie will be performing at the Etcetera Theatre in Camden on the 7th to 8th August.
Book a ticket now to watch Katie in action: https://cam.tickets.red61.com/performances.php?eventId=3113:1775
Well done Katie, keep up the amazing work and break a leg!
RD Casting continues its successful momentum by welcoming some fresh and exciting new talent on to its books in its latest drive.
Congratulations and welcome aboard the RD Casting train!
Currently performing as The Judge in James Bridie's 'Mr Gillie' at Finborough Theatre, Drew is creating a storm as is the whole production and cast. Here's a snippet from a review by London Pub Theatres:
“The acting in this production is superb, from Mr Gillie played by Andy Sercombe to the cameo role of The Judge played by Drew Paterson. The understated and quiet tones of the judge played beautifully against the loud and frenetic humans below.”
Drew Paterson playing The Judge in Finborough Theatre's Mr Gillie.
Well done Drew, everyone here at RD Casting are super proud to see your quality and talent shining through in your latest endeavour.
Why not see what all the fuss is about for yourself. Book tickets here: http://www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/productions/2017/mr-gillie.php