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Acting & Directing

  • Acting

    Acting (Overview)

    Acting on stage requires physical and emotional skills which often exceed those required of film actors.

  • Casting

    Casting (Overview)

    Choosing the right actor for the right part is the job of the casting department. One of their main jobs is to run effective auditions, but they must also see lots of theatre in the evenings so they keep aware of new talent.

  • Directing

    Directing (Overview)

    Nick Hytner discusses the role of the director in putting on a play. You can also watch Nick and the cast of Much Ado About Nothing in rehearsal, and Sean Holmes rehearsing with the cast of The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

  • Fight directing

    Fight direction (Overview)

    Stage combat is all about cooperation between actors.