Don’t Let Dave Win

In this week's All In Actors episode, I chat to Samuel Adebayo, who teaches movement classes at All In Actors. Samuel discusses what is unique about teaching at All In, why we are not our thoughts, and the power of storytelling. Follow All In Actors on Instagram: @all.in.actorsCheck out the All In Actors website: allinactors.comMusic by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

In this week's All In Actors episode, I chat to Jem Rose, who graduated from All In Actors in 2021. We discuss ways to stay motivated during quiet spells, surrounding yourself with the right people, and Jem's experience of performing in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at the Bridge Theatre.Follow All In Actors on Instagram: @all.in.actorsCheck out the All In Actors website: allinactors.comMusic by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

In the first episode of 'Don't Let Dave Win: The All In Actors Series', I chat to actor and writer Asiya Lawal. Asiya graduated from All In Actors in 2024. We discuss topics including imposter syndrome, trans representation within the arts, and Asiya's experience of performing her one-woman play 'Mrs. Rasheed' at the Almeida Theatre.Follow All In Actors on Instagram: @all.in.actorsCheck out the All In Actors website: allinactors.comMusic by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

In the final episode of Series 2, I'm chatting to Abbie Hills, who is a talent agent, access coordinator, producer and writer. She discusses why it's important for the understanding of access requirements to trickle down from those at the top of a company. Abbie has cerebral palsy and she is very passionate about inclusion and diversity within the arts industry. Here are a couple of resources that Abbie discusses within this episode: DANC - the Disabled Artists Networking Community - https://triplec.org.uk/danc/The Deaf and Disabled People in TV Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ddptv/about/Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

In this week's episode, actor Susu Ahmed discusses the reasons why life is for enjoying and pursuing your passions! She talks about performing in Dugsi Dayz, a comedy written by Sabrina Ali, which explores female friendship and Somali culture in a school detention setting. We also discuss how making your own work can be a great way of demanding a space in the industry. Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

This week I'm chatting to Emilie Largier, a theatre maker, performer, and the artistic director of Ruckle Theatre. Ruckle are a physical theatre company who are rooted in devised and experimental theatre. Emilie discusses her past as a costume maker and designer, and why she moved towards working as a performer and facilitator instead. She is very passionate about sisterhood, and we discuss why that theme is the focus of her current project. To learn more about Ruckle Theatre, visit their website here: https://www.ruckletheatre.com/Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

In this episode, I'm chatting to Will Townsend, who is a theatre maker, wellbeing practitioner, and counsellor. He discusses how his work as a creative really aids his work as a counsellor and vice versa. Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.

This week I'm chatting to actor Zoe Sines, who I trained with at All In Actors. We discuss topics including body positivity, being kind to your younger self, and how the portrayal of neurodivergent characters within mainstream TV and Film needs to shift towards more accurate representation. Music by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson.