550 stories by "John Byrne"
I am asking this question on behalf of three people " myself, my husband and our 10-year-old son. He is currently in
I'm in a cafe in Edinburgh with more than half of the fringe run under my belt, reflecting on how things have
How did you start off in theatre? I went to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang when I was 14 and wanted to
I finished studying at drama school last year but didn't get an agent offer following the showcase. I haven't let that hold
My first job was the role of Kendra in a workshop of Jason Robert Brown's musical 13. It was in Los Angeles
How did you start off in performance? Many of my teachers were inspirational, as well as my youth theatre directors. They guided
So the exam results are in and it looks like you might have to think again. Don't get down, says John Byrne.
In some ways, I'm having a great first fringe run. Although it's early days, our show has already had some good reviews,
How did you start off in theatre? I am a dancer and then became a choreographer and artistic director for my own
I'm an A-level drama student and soon I'll need to start making choices about university and drama school courses. I adore musical
How did you start off in performance? I trained at Central School of Speech and Drama as a voice coach. What is
Let me take you back to the early 1980s (which is before I was born if you believe my Facebook age). My
Since graduating, my acting jobs have been steadily increasing in size and profile, although my first role only had one line so
Whether you are starting out or just want to freshen up your CV with new skills, John Byrne looks at some of
I started acting at eight years old but my first major role was in a series called The Borrowers at 16. I
How did you start off in theatre? Touring with a cabaret company when I was 10, followed by acting training from Italy's
I did a summer performing arts course last year, then started auditioning for small shows, independent films and any other kind of
I was at my day job on a Monday morning when the chance to play my first featured TV role came through.
How did you start in dance? I've always wanted a career in dance. At secondary school I danced six days a week
For the first six months after leaving drama school I was very energetic and organised, planning out my days, making applications for
My first job came about while I was still at drama school in 2010. The casting director for the National Theatre of
How did you start off in dance? My desire to dance has always been strong. I went to classes at a localÂ
I did my first immersive show as a graduate last year. It was a small, site-specific one, but enjoyable and I learned
My degree course at Middlesex was very supportive of students seeking creative opportunities outside the curriculum. Before graduating, three fellow students and
How did you start off in dance/performance? At school I struggled with dyslexia but dancing and drama made me feel that I
