Kate Sketchley appears in the all female production of The Tempest

That's right, you read correctly, an all female production of The Tempest and RD's very own Kate Sketchley is appearing in it!

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Just how well does this idea work in principal, well check the reviews here:

A story of treachery, ambition and love, The Tempest is a play that requires close attention. Prepare to enter Prospero’s illusion that “We are such stuff that dreams are made on” to be compensated with a beautiful tale, played by a wonderful cast.
— The Upcoming
A strong and supportive cast each had moments of sparkling stage presence, and director Dylan Lincoln clearly cares about the importance of Shakespeare’s carefully created characters. It is well-worth a watch.
— The Spy In The Stalls

See some of the full reviews here:

https://geeks.media/all-for-women-and-women-for-all-the-tempest-at-the-brockley-jack-theatre-london

https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2018/02/17/the-tempest-at-the-brockley-jack-studio-theatre-theatre-review/amp/

This unique production is still running. Buy your tickets here: http://www.brockleyjack.co.uk/portfolio/the-tempest/

Well done Kate! Enjoy every second of this great production knowing you have full support from all of us here at RD Casting!

Millie Thew asks Why Is The Sky Blue?

Thats right, RD Juniors actress, Millie Thew, is going to be appearing in the Southwark Playhouse's show, Why Is The Sky Blue

Described as searching, fearless, intimate, and with a frank honesty only the young can bring; this show will certainly be one to watch. 

When will this great event be happening? Millie will be on stage at the end of April and into the beginning of May. 

Fancy watching? Book your ticket now here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/show/why-is-the-sky-blue/#booking

Well done Millie, keep flying the flag for RD Junior and enjoy every second being on that stage, you deserve it!

Writer and Actress Evi Stamatiou to perform at the Old Red Lion

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Award winning Actress and Writer, Evi Stamatiou of RD Casting, is set to perform her short play Zombie Carmen at the famous Old Red Lion Sunday 25th and Monday 26th February. This short play forms part of the Europe on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown production. Check out the show details below.

 

ZOMBIE CARMEN by Evi Stamatiou;

Directed by Evi Stamatiou

Cast: Andrew P Stephen; María Estévez-Serrano

http://www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk/europe-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown.html

 

Good luck Evi, can't wait to see you performing your work on that stage!

Evi Stamatiou wins an Oniros Film Award!

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Here at RD, we love hearing when our talent wins awards so you can imagine how thrilled we are at hearing that our very own Evi Stamatiou has won an Oniros Film Award for Best Voice Over!

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Watch the trailer for the short film Kaltrina that features Evi's award winning performance:

Congratulations Evi, this news is fantastic to hear. Can't wait to see what your next award will be!

Monologue Slam finalist Hayley Konadu joins RD!

Monologue slam finalist Hayley Konadu will be performing her superb monologue at the historic Theatre Royal Stratford East on 5th March 2018! The best part is, she will be performing as a brand new talent of our very own RD Casting! 

Want to see Hayley's talent live for yourself? Follow the link to purchase tickets to this wonderful industry event: http://monologueslamuk.com/event/london-11/ 

Hayley is certainly a talented actress with a huge future! Welcome to the team Hayley!

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Do you really know the stories behind WW1? Ask Amy Vickers...

Photographer: Fritz Curzon

Photographer: Fritz Curzon

Pacifists and Protesters; the lost story of resistance to WW1

A great title for a two part show featuring the new play, A Dangerous Woman, and whats even better about all this is it features RD's talented Amy Vickers. 

Sneak a peek at a few of the pictures from the shows:

Photographer: Fritz Curzon

Photographer: Fritz Curzon

Photographer: Fritz Curzon

Photographer: Fritz Curzon

To prove good theatre doesn't always happen in London, you can still catch this great show live at the Redgrave Theatre in Bristol on 13th & 14th February and at the Parabola Arts Centre in Cheltenham on 16th & 17th February. 

Book yourself a ticket now: http://www.thegloucestertheatrecompany.co.uk

Well done Amy! It's great to see you up there doing what you do best!

Monologue Slam UK returns this Weekend and Michael Moor is on the audition panel

Yes, its that time again!

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Monologue Slam UK returns to London and the Theatre Royal in Stratford East this weekend, 3rd and 4th February. On the audition panel this weekend will be RD Casting's founder, Michael Moor searching for the next big thing in acting and to see some great performances along the way!

Check out the website for Monologue Slam UK here and see when Monologue Slam is coming to a city near you: http://monologueslamuk.com/all-events/

Michael Moor and all at RD would like to wish every success to all the actors competing this weekend.

Be brave, be original but above all, be yourself and shine!

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**RD casting supports all initiatives that increases diversity in theatre, film and TV and supports actors regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, race or class

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Check out the Cast & Crew interviews for Macbeth

With people raving about Macbeth and with it receiving great 5* reviews, we thought it would be fantastic to share these wonderful interviews with the Cast and Crew of the production. 

Check out RD's own Andrew Hislop in the cast interviews!

CAST INTERVIEWS

CREW INTERVIEWS

Macbeth receives 5* reviews

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Thats right! Andrew Hislop featured in the opening of Macbeth recently and its already receiving 5* reviews!

Excellent. Very tight choreography. Good acting
— 5 stars
Enjoyed the show...Fabulous acting.
— 5 stars
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Well done Andrew! 

Its great to see your talent getting recognised on a great stage!

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Want to watch Macbeth? Book your tickets here: http://www.icarustheatre.co.uk/shows/macbeth2018.html

Gallowglass - The thrilling reviews are coming in

Louise Thomas, one of our great RD Juniors talent, has recently featured in the opening of Gallowglass at The Malvern Theatre and now the reviews are coming in!

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With lightning-fast set changes and a neurotically pounding piano dominating the soundtrack, this world stage premiere from Middle Ground Theatre Company is a real chiller of a thriller.
— Malvern Gazette
The sound design is effective, placing us on train platforms, in woods or in flats above pubs with ease.
— The Reviews Hub

RD takes great pride in introducing talented young people to the profession through RD Juniors. Well done Louise in 'seizing the day!' and making the most of every opportunity given to you. All of us here at RD are proud of you.

 

Macbeth featuring Andrew Hislop opens this week!

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We shouldn't utter the name of it but all of us here at RD Casting can't stop shouting about Andrew Hislop in Macbeth which opens its tour in Ireland this week! 

Have a peek at the trailer here:

Check out the tour dates and book yourself a ticket to see this great show here: http://www.icarustheatre.co.uk/shows/macbeth2018.html

Break a leg Andrew! We can't wait to see you where you and your talent belong, performing on the stage!

Junior RD are talent spotting this SUnday

Thats right!

This Sunday at Maidstone Leisure Centre you will find Rachel Roff of Junior RD talent spotting at the Freestyle Trophy Day.

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The full address is Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent.

Keep your eyes peeled for some possible new talent on the books in the next few weeks, just in time for Pilot Season too!

Luke Simnett appears in The Stage top shows of 2017

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Luke Simnett and RD Casting are proud to announce that The Wizard of Oz at Trinity Theatre has made its way into The Stage's list of top shows in 2017!

Luke has been pouring his heart and soul into his performances night after night and is pleased to see the stunning 5 star reviews that have earned his show a place on the list. 

You can see the full list of shows listed by The Stage here: https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/2018/five-star-pantomimes-best-shows-2017/

Well done Luke, what a great achievement! Keep up the amazing performances.

MeMe Detroit receives a fantastic write up!

RD Castings MeMe Detroit has just received a great write up in this recent review: http://www.nightowlbirmingham.com/2018/01/03/dont-miss-meme-detroit/

This comes in great timing in preparation for their performance at the Bowie Tribute night in Birmingham:

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Well done MeMe Detroit, that's a great result! Keep up the amazing performances!

Amy Vickers starts rehearsal on A Dangerous Woman

RD Casting's Amy Vickers has started her rehearsals on A Dangerous Woman as part of the Pacifists and Protestors presentation and due to be shown throughout February at the Cotswold Playhouse in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

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Pacifists and Protestors is the Lost Story of Resistance to World War One. A two-part dramatic presentation of the lives and opinions of those that protested against World War One. It features a first-half performance of the new play, A Dangerous Woman, recently shortlisted for The Adrian Pagan New Writing Award.

Book yourself some tickets to see the play here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/202476

Hope the rehearsals are going well Amy and look forward to seeing you live on stage in February!