If you're feeling stuck with your career and want to take positive action, you've come to the right person. Sessions can be booked online via my website, and I offer a free 1-2-1 20-minute Discovery Zoom Call and further Zoom sessions at a discounted rate (please mention #Getintotheatre when booking your Discovery call).

Me? I'm a registered professional career coach with 20 years of entertainment industry and mentoring experience. I've also been a talent manager for over 10 years as the managing director of Reflections Talent Agency. As part of the talent agency, I have also been a casting director for companies; before that, I was a working actor!

Menier Chocolate Factory is proud to announce their new supporter tier for under 25s.

For only £20 per year upon proof of age, under 25s will unlock exclusive benefits and discounts for Menier productions.

Perks will include:

- Opportunity to purchase £25 tickets for any Menier production (subject to availability)

- Advance notifications of forthcoming productions and events

- Half price programmes for Menier productions

Menier Chocolate Factory has step-free access available at the venue with the capacity for one non-transferable wheelchair per performance.

All access info can be found here: https://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/access-info/

We aim to deliver a mentoring programme to a select number of participants to allow for deeper conversation, support and unique opportunities.

Mentoring programme aims:
- Improve access, education and progression opportunities for the next generation of black theatre talent.
- Provide young people with insight into theatre and the breadth of career opportunities available within the industry.
- Age specific guidance in three groups: 12-15 years, 16-18 years and 19-21 years, with mentors to provide ongoing support for young people to navigate their education and/or career.

Content explored:
- Black British Theatre history
- Contemporary jazz workshop
- Acting through song masterclass
- Lighting & sound workshop
- Costume & set design workshop
- Industry panel Q&A

BYO Hub is British Youth Opera's digital portal, which offers online learning, exclusive career events and easy applications to BYO's face-to-face programmes.

The next generation of singers, directors, designers, stage managers and music staff grew up online and so that's where we are too.

Theatre Royal is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre located in the beautiful Suffolk town of Bury St Edmunds. Come and join us for a unique tour as head back in time to discover the trials and triumphs of the last remaining working Regency playhouse in the country.

Led by our enthusiastic team of Tour Guides, you'll travel around the theatre, taking in the building and all of its history, from front of house to behind the scenes. Step on up and into the spotlight where the likes of Ian McKellan CBE, Dame Judi Dench DBE, Sir Peter Hall CBE and many more have gone before you. You'll even get to tread the boards yourself!

To attend a tour, you must book in advance.

Tours are approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide accessible friendly tours due to the design of the theatre. Along with navigating around the building on foot, there are 83 steps included in the tour that cannot be avoided.

In addition to our Priority Access Membership we are proud to introduce our membership for people between the ages of 16 - 25 completely free of charge.

The 16 - 25 Membership grants access to free tickets* on selected performances.

*Please Note: tickets are limited, so booking early is a must!

Please note, proof of age will be required before benefits are unlocked for 16-25 Priority Access Membership.

OV Backstage offers paid placements on an Old Vic production to six 18–25 year olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts.

Participants shadow an industry professional across 15 paid sessions and get hands-on experience in one of the following disciplines:

- Costume
- Production Management
- Set
- Sound
- Stage Management

The project culminates with a networking session to help participants take the next steps in their careers.

Each participant will receive a fee for taking part in the programme. Additional support for travel costs is available if required.

Energy Train is a free 6-week course for people aged 15+ and living with a disability. Hosted at the Millennium Forum, you will learn DJ skills from Oliver Brown and Silver Fox Entertainment DJ Compere Kevin Boyle.

Please email Lisa for more information.

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION – ACTING
We are excited to launch our new full-time Certificate in Higher Education Acting course, which is awaiting validation by University of East Anglia ahead of its launch in September 2024. This course provides students with an artistically safe and supportive environment to develop their creative instincts while also preparing them for future training and career opportunities within the performing arts
The course is framed by a focus on discovery. Students will be trained to develop their own personal skill strengths, cultivate independent growth, expand their artistic vocabulary and grow as creative artists.
Students will also gain an understanding of different vocational routes and will be given career tutorials to explore their next steps, alongside focussed audition preparation and 1:1 coaching on auditions.
A CertHE course is a great option for students from a wide range of backgrounds, whether you want to develop your skills before progressing to a three-year training option or as a standalone course before entering the industry directly.
The CertHE Acting course runs at Mountview, in South London.

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
Graduates of the programme have gone onto secure places at Mountview, RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA, Arts Ed, Italia Conti, Central School of Speech and Drama, Trinity Laban, Rose Bruford and GSA, as well as going directly to work in the industry.

COURSE CONTENT AND DELIVERY
Spanning over two terms of study, the CertHE course offers a fast-paced, vocational training environment.
Throughout the course students will investigate and develop their existing practical skills in Acting, as well as having the opportunity to work in a rehearsal setting and ultimately present a shared performance.
Students will develop acting, movement and associated skills and the training will also include:

• Audition preparation
• 1:1 coaching in auditions
• Career tutorials
• Theatre trips
• Workshops and assignments

SHOWCASE
Students will have two opportunities to work in a rehearsal setting, each culminating in a shared performance piece.

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION – MUSICAL THEATRE
We are excited to launch our new full-time Certificate of Higher Education Musical Theatre course, which is awaiting validation by University of East Anglia ahead of its launch in September 2024. This course provides students with an artistically safe and supportive environment to develop their creative instincts while also preparing them for future training and career opportunities within the performing arts.
The course is framed by a focus on discovery. Students will be trained to develop their own personal skill strengths, cultivate independent growth, expand their artistic vocabulary and grow as creative artists.
Students will also gain an understanding of different vocational routes and will be given career tutorials to explore their next steps, alongside focussed audition preparation and 1:1 coaching on auditions.
A CertHE course is a great option for students from a wide range of backgrounds, whether you want to develop your skills before progressing to a three-year training option or as a standalone course before entering the industry directly.

LOCATIONS
The CertHE Musical Theatre course runs in several locations, giving students the opportunity to choose a location which is convenient for them.
• London (Mountview)
• Manchester (Z-Arts)
• Birmingham (Midlands Arts Centre)
All course locations are taught by Mountview staff and will cover the same syllabus.

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
Graduates of the programme have gone onto secure places at Mountview, RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA, Arts Ed, Italia Conti, Central School of Speech and Drama, Trinity Laban, Emile Dale, LSMT, Laine Theatre Arts, Royal Academy of Music, Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Rose Bruford and GSA, as well as going directly to work within the industry.

COURSE CONTENT AND DELIVERY
Spanning over two terms of study, the CertHE course offers a fast-paced, vocational training environment.
Throughout the course students will investigate and develop their existing practical skills in Musical Theatre, as well as having the opportunity to work in a rehearsal setting and ultimately present a shared performance.
Students will develop acting, singing, dance and associated skills and the training will also include:
• Audition preparation
• 1:1 coaching in auditions
• Career tutorials
• Theatre trips
• Workshops and assignments
SHOWCASE
Students will have two opportunities to work in a rehearsal setting, each culminating in a shared performance piece.