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Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.
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IN THE ROOMMay 20, 2021

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The Bruntwood Prize For Playwriting with Royal Exchange Theatre Dramaturg Suzanne Bell

The Bruntwood Prize For Playwriting with Royal Exchange Theatre Dramaturg Suzanne Bell

Suzanne Bell is currently the New Writing Associate and Dramaturg at the Royal Exchange Theatre. She has worked on a number of award-winning productions of new work and has led writer development workshops at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Royal Court Theatre, Soho Theatre, Live Theatre, Gate Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Theatre West, various universities and for companies in Brazil, Turkey, Canada and the USA. Suzanne was the first Literary Manager and Dramaturg to be appointed at the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, where she worked with a number of playwrights including Jonathan Harvey, Chloe Moss, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Esther Wilson and Lizzie Nunnery. She also worked on the award-winning production of UNPROTECTED, winner of the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award. In her role at the Royal Exchange Theatre, she oversees the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, Britain’s biggest national playwriting competition.

A partnership between the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester and property company Bruntwood, the Prize is an opportunity for writers of any background and experience to enter unperformed plays to be judged by a panel of industry experts for a chance to win part of a prize fund totalling £40,000.

At the heart of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting is the principal that anyone and everyone can enter the Prize – it is entirely anonymous and scripts are judged purely on the basis of the work alone and with no knowledge of the identity of the playwright. Since its inception in 2005 over 15,000 scripts have been entered, £304,000 has been awarded to 34 prize winning writers and 26 winning productions have been staged in 38 UK wide venues. In 2015 it celebrated its 10th anniversary and is now recognised as a launch-pad for some of the country’s most respected and produced playwrights.

Each winner enters into a development process with the Royal Exchange Theatre in an endeavour to bring their work to production. It is not guaranteed but we aspire to produce each play and find co-producers to give the plays a longer life and further reach. There have been co-productions with Lyric Hammersmith, Live Theatre, Soho Theatre, Bush Theatre, Orange Tree Theatre, Sherman Theatre, High Tide and the Royal Court Theatre. Work has also gone on to be produced internationally from Australia, USA, Germany, France, to Canada and Sweden.


InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.


Feb 08, 202445:15
JBR Creative Management - An agent sells, a casting director buys

JBR Creative Management - An agent sells, a casting director buys

JBR has been in the industry for almost 40 years, having made their West End debut at the London Coliseum in 1985.

Interposed with a long career as a performer, JBR picked up degrees in Film, TV & Drama from Bristol University, a PGCE in English, Media & Drama from London Met and an MA in Performance from Mountview.

They have been Editor of The Drama Student Magazine, a theatre journalist for First Act Magazine, Musical Stages and The Irish Tribune. They have been a judge on the Olivier panel, the Amateur Stages playwriting competition, a recurring judge for the Stiles & Drewe New Musical Award and adjudicated on various film festival panels. They have also been a venue manager, a comedy host, a drag queen, a cabaret performer, a producer and a director.

After retiring from performing, JBR joined Simon & How Agency building their musical theatre book and developing the company as Chief Operating Officer.

With a wealth of industry experience across a number of fields JBR launched JBR Creative Management in 2019.

In 2021 Nick Hern Books published JBR’s first book, Getting, Keeping & Working With Your Acting Agent - a complete guide for actors which explains everything actors need to know about agents.

JBR also teaches at Associated Studios Drama School on the BA and MA Musical Theatre courses.

They became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2022.


InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Feb 01, 202449:40
ID Talent - You get ahead by being excellent and kind

ID Talent - You get ahead by being excellent and kind

iD Talent is a sole agency representing talented adults and children for roles in film, TV, commercials, theatre, radio and voice-overs.

Their team is committed to personal attention, quality preparation and working with clients who enjoy performing.

Above all, they want their clients to enjoy sharing their talents and they want to showcase their unique clients.


InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Jan 26, 202443:41
Bronagh Waugh – If something isn’t working, you’ve got to change it up

Bronagh Waugh – If something isn’t working, you’ve got to change it up

Bronagh is a leading screen actress whose career effortlessly crosses drama and comedy.

She plays the lead role of Carol Forman in RIDLEY (ITV / West Road) opposite Adrian Dunbar, and was recently seen in THE SUSPECT (World / ITV) opposite Aidan Turner.

Previous credits include the dark thriller OUR HOUSE (Red Planet / ITV) joining Tuppence Middleton, Martin Compston and Rupert Penry Jones as well as series regular DC Stella Beckett in ITV / Tiger Aspects VIEWPOINT.

Bronagh's television credits include the multi-award winning DES opposite David Tennant and Danny Mays, series regular Jessica Reid in UNFORGOTTEN (ITV), and as Jamie Dornan's broken wife in BBC / Netflix THE FALL. In comedy she joined the cast for the second series of BBC's comedy KING GARY.

In film Bronagh took the female lead in the feature STEEL COUNTRY opposite Andrew Scott.


InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Jan 18, 202401:30:29
Charlie Brooks - Eastenders, iampro and whatever ever works for you is the right way
Jan 11, 202435:02
ITR Christmas Special 2023

ITR Christmas Special 2023

We have gone for the trilogy, our third InTheRoom Christmas Special sees the brilliant duo of Jack Crutch and Gareth Morgan join us again. An episode packed full of festive fun, acting chat and a complete lack of professionalism.

Grab yourself a Christmas drink for this one, you are going to need it.

InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Dec 21, 202301:02:13
The 98% - ‘We Want To Leave Our Mark’

The 98% - ‘We Want To Leave Our Mark’

We would be shocked to hear of any of our listeners who haven’t listened to The 98%. A brilliant industry recognised podcast run by Alexa Morden and Katie Elin-Salt. Our words would not be able to sum up this great pod better than their own website so here is their about the podcast section from their website: The 98% is a podcast that will make you laugh, nod along in agreement/frustration, bring you comfort and help remind you that you are not alone in an industry that can, at times, feel impossible.

We started The 98% because we felt that the daily frustrations of being an actor had to be kept under wraps. In a time where social media is taking over, actors feel like they have to constantly be "on" and any signs of vulnerability or broadcasting the times you're not on set or in a rehearsal room seem nowhere to be seen, for fear of being viewed as not a 'proper, working actor.' But with only 2% of actors earning £20,000 a year from acting work that leaves 98% of us with uninspiring day jobs, less than 24 hours to learn 10 pages of script for an audition, trying to figure out how to pay for our Spotlight subscription and waiting for the phone to ring...only our stories are never heard. Whilst listening to interviews with actors who are well known can be interesting and inspiring, their stories of the hard times are usually looked back on in hindsight. We are in the thick of the hard graft, laughing and lamenting about the realities of being an actor. Being part of The 98% may mean that we aren't working consistently but there's still a lot of laughs, lessons and value in our experiences...and we're here to share them.


InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Dec 14, 202301:17:54
Four Eighteen Films - 'Work Gets Work'

Four Eighteen Films - 'Work Gets Work'

FOUR EIGHTEEN FILMS:

Nick Psinakis & Kevin Ignatius are an independent creative team that writes, acts, directs and scores film, television and music videos.  Together, they established FOUR EIGHTEEN FILMS, a production company committed to conceptualizing and developing low-cost, high quality, independently produced films.  Four Eighteen stems from the birthday they both share, April 18th.

InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Dec 07, 202325:58
Gerard McCarthy - ‘Hot Takes’ and Hollyoaks

Gerard McCarthy - ‘Hot Takes’ and Hollyoaks

Gerard was awarded Sir Kenneth Branagh’s Renaissance Scholarship to train as an actor, he later studied screenwriting at the New York Film Academy. From 2019 until 2022, he was an associate at Guildford School of Acting where he taught screen acting on the BA, MA & MFA Acting Courses.

His film & TV credits include: Belfast (Focus Features); Go Dog Go (DreamWorks); Where’s Wally? (DreamWorks); Call The Midwife (BBC); The Fall (BBC/Netflix); Vikings (MGM/Amazon Prime); Titanic: Blood and Steel (Netflix); and Hollyoaks (Channel 4).

Theatre credits include: Daniel in My Night With Reg (Turbine Theatre); Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde (Opera Garnier, Monte Carlo); David Holthouse in Stalking The Bogeyman (Southwark Playhouse / New York Rep.); Tony in Beautiful Thing (Nottingham Playhouse and Curve, Leicester); Bruce in Blue/Orange (Brighton Theatre Royal); Fenton in The Merry Wives of Windsor (Shakespeare’s Globe); George Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life (Bridge House Theatre); Jonathan Harker in Jonathan Harker and Dracula (Theatre At The Mill); Tristram in The Miser (Lyric Theatre, Belfast); Carnival Boy in Carousel (Perth Repertory Theatre) and the West End productions of Mamma Mia! (Prince Edward Theatre); Saturday Night Fever (Apollo Victoria Theatre); Cat (The Play!!!) (Ambassadors Theatre) and Tina - The Musical (Aldwych Theatre) in which he originated the role of Tina Turner's husband, Erwin Bach.

Gerard has written a number of episodes of Hollyoaks (Channel 4). Recently, his debut film Just Johnny has been exhibited in film festivals worldwide and picked up Best Short Film Awards at Giffoni Film Festival, Seattle Film Festival & Providence Children’s Film Festival. He currently has TV projects in development with various production companies in the UK, Ireland and Los Angeles.

InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Nov 30, 202352:12
Mildred Yuan - Myth-busting with United Agents

Mildred Yuan - Myth-busting with United Agents

Mildred represents world-class performers and creatives. She helps clients to find their superpower and guides them to take control of their careers. Mildred specialises in multi-platform and crossover talent, taking individuals who are superbly talented in one field and helping them to identify and develop transferable skills for what they want to achieve next.

She once led a secret double life as a competitive professional ballroom dancer and has represented the UK in 7 World and European Championships. She received her professional dance training from the Ballet Austin Academy and at the Team Diablo Academy in Italy, the elite training facility for ballroom and latin dancing.

Mildred joined United Agents in 2012, following on from her previous career as a management consultant where she advised top FTSE 150 brands across a range of industries. Originally from the States, she has a BA (Hons) in Economics from Harvard University and an MA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Cambridge.

She is a full member of BAFTA and serves on the Personal Manager's Association (PMA) Racial Diversity Committee aka 'the Diverse Squad.'


InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Nov 23, 202349:08
Daran Little – 'Soaps', Structured Reality, and a BAFTA on the bookcase

Daran Little – 'Soaps', Structured Reality, and a BAFTA on the bookcase

Daran is a passionate advocate for queer story telling. He is a hugely experienced BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-winning TV drama writer and producer. He is the only writer to have written more than 100 episodes on both of the UK’s flagship prime time drama serials EASTENDERS and CORONATION STREET. He was also the only television writer (of any genre) listed in the BBC’s High Earner list published in 2017.

His 2010 single drama THE ROAD TO CORONATION STREET swept the board in all of the UK award ceremonies, as well as winning the New York Film and Television award for Best International Programme. It also won Daran a BAFTA for Best Single Drama as well as the Royal Television Society’s award for Best Scriptwriter 2011.

In the US, Daran was nominated for two Daytime Emmys in 2008 and 2009 for his work as Associate Head Writer on ALL MY CHILDREN, and in 2020 for his work as Story Consultant on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

Daran helped create ‘structured reality’ in the UK. In 2010 he was part of the small team that set up and cast the multi-award winning THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX. He went on to set up the BAFTA winning MADE IN CHELSEA for Channel 4 and has remained in charge of story and introducing cast for all 23 of its seasons.


InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Nov 16, 202351:10
Rachel Tucker - Jump And A Net Will Appear

Rachel Tucker - Jump And A Net Will Appear

Rachel's new album …You’re Already Home is out now to stream on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music etc. If she wasn't already busy enough, Rachel is also currently sharing the role of 'Norma Desmond' in Sunset Boulevard with Nicole Scherzinger, directed by Jamie Lloyd.

Rachel Tucker is an Olivier nominated actress who starred in Come From Away at the Gerald Schoenfeld theatre on Broadway playing Annette/Beverly Bass, the role she originated in London’s West End, and for which she received a nomination for best supporting role in a musical at the 2019 Oliviers and best supporting actress in a musical at the 2020 What’sOnStage awards.

Rachel is arguably best known as the actress with the most performances in the lead role of Elphaba in Wicked both on Broadway and in The West End. Beyond Wicked and Come From Away, Rachel has starred in Farragut North in London, John & Jen at the Southwark Playhouse, on Broadway in Sting’s The Last Ship, Annie Get Your Gun at the London Palladium and Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre.


InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Nov 09, 202347:16
Actors Coaching International (Sponsor Episode) - Trust, Authenticity, Connection

Actors Coaching International (Sponsor Episode) - Trust, Authenticity, Connection

Actors Coaching International have returned to sponsor our third series at In The Room. Daniel Dresner and Danny Clifton have been hard at work, growing ACI and providing actors with a multitude of training opportunities. From early career actors and graduates to professional veterans, there will be something at ACI for you.

InTheRoom Series Three is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. An Acting school with an ethos of trust, authenticity, and connection. At ACI, everyone has a voice, everyone will be seen and heard. Please visit: actorscoachinginternational.com/#home to find out more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.

Discussions packed with advice, motivation, and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Nov 02, 202322:03
ITR Christmas Special 2022

ITR Christmas Special 2022

In this festive special, InTheRoom will be taking you through industry related segments inspired by famous Christmas films and stories. From skills to monologues, anecdotes to gifts for actors, we’ve got you covered. Each section also has a mini-Christmas quiz for Christian, Gareth, and Jack to go head-to-head once more.   

Grab a festive drink for this one, you are going to need it...

ITR Christmas Special 2022 is proudly sponsored by MAJO MEDIA SELF-TAPES.  

MAJO believe every actor deserves a chance at having a professional self-tape. They have a studio set up with lights, cinema cameras and sound kits, so when they are not using them on large scale media projects, they want to put them to good use; helping talented actors have a professional selftape for the audition that gives them their acting break! Majo offer this service from £50 for an hour session, and they can’t wait to be your selftape solution.  

Please visit www.majomediaproductions.com and click on MAJO SELF-TAPES for more information.

Dec 16, 202201:21:51
Ted Lasso, Showreels, Do your best, be polite and then leave – Olissa Rogers

Ted Lasso, Showreels, Do your best, be polite and then leave – Olissa Rogers

Olissa Rogers is currently working as a Freelance Casting director. She began working in the industry back in Germany in 2008. She worked there until 2016 mainly on TV Series. In 2016 she met casting director, Jeremy Zimmermann, and went to be casting assistant for him on several films until 2018. She then moved on to become casting assistant to Kharmel Cochrane for commercials and TV/Film projects. Other offices Olissa has worked for as a Casting Associate were for Theo Park and Amy Hubbard where she worked on projects e.g. Emmy Award Winning TV Series Ted Lasso, Anthony, Criminal S2 etc.

Olissa has fully earned the description of being one of the nicest people in our industry. A genuine ray of sunshine that leads to a podcast filled with heart and packed with useful information. Our series two ‘rapid fire’ section here was solely on self-tapes and is some of the most vital content we’ve recorded so far.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

May 20, 202237:42
Nina Gold, The Nevers and it’s a job, you have to take it seriously – Domenique Fragale

Nina Gold, The Nevers and it’s a job, you have to take it seriously – Domenique Fragale

Domenique Fragale is an actress (most notably in HBO's 'The Nevers'), Executive Producer at DBK Studios (most recently in association with Sky Studios), BBC Radio Presenter, Award Holder and Ambassador for the Diana Award Against Bully and MQ Mental Health Charity.

You can understand why Domenique has been so successful in this industry, across a vast array of mediums. Genuinely likeable as a human being, there’s a warmth and enthusiasm combined with hard graft and ability. This episode covers classic topics from drama school and auditioning but also looking at the benefit of projects being close to your heart, working at a production company and anti-bullying. We encourage all our listeners to check out the amazing work The Diana Award have done and continue to do, https://diana-award.org.uk.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

May 13, 202244:13
Everything is specific, real people and get our names right - Bartlett-Walford Associates

Everything is specific, real people and get our names right - Bartlett-Walford Associates

Christopher Bartlett-Walford is Head Agent at Bartlett-Walford Associates. After a 15-year performing Career and working in the Casting industry for many of those too; in 2019 he made the permanent move to the other side of the laptop and became an Agent. Now, alongside Co-Agent (& wife) Jessica, Christopher manages the careers of numerous artists working on Stage, Screen and Beyond.

Bartlett-Walford Associates are climbing the agent ladder faster than seems possible and there are so many reasons why. They are personal, hardworking, know their clients back to front, industry savvy and put actors’ health both mental and physical, first. Christopher is charming and honest when talking about his work before Bartlett-Walford Associates and since. This episode is packed with advice for actors on the actor/agent relationship, networking, agency emails, being ‘right’ or not for the job and more.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 


May 06, 202201:01:42
Why? Never stop laughing and always shower – Ryan Early

Why? Never stop laughing and always shower – Ryan Early

Ryan Early is an actor. Best known for his roles as PC Tom Nicholson in Heartbeat, as regular character Dan in BBC series Almost Never and as Lee Bryce in The Archers. Additional credits include Grantchester, The Crown, Knightfall and Radio 4. As well as recently playing the angst-driven husband, Laurence, in Abigail’s Party at The Park Theatre.

The title of this episode comes from one fantastic section in this podcast where Ryan goes through three ‘sentences’ that he learnt from his time at Drama Centre and still uses in his work today. You’ll get more from this one part of the podcast than you will from an entire book on acting theory.

Ryan is a great example of a brilliant ‘working actor’. Someone who has found consistency in his career, as evidenced by his credits across every medium you can think of; they are like clockwork since he graduated from Drama Centre. We talk about everything from radio drama and networking, soap opera dayplayer roles and Ryan’s approach to his work. Oh, and eight-year-old Ryan’s critique of his older brother’s performance in ‘Little Red Riding Hood’.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Apr 29, 202248:27
Mixing Networks, have something to say and understand what you are going in for - Michael Gamarano Singleton

Mixing Networks, have something to say and understand what you are going in for - Michael Gamarano Singleton

Michael Gamarano Singleton is a half Brazilian, half English Writer/Director/Producer. He is the managing director of Mixing Networks & Mixing Productions. His film making work often revolves around social issues designed to make audiences think. One of his shorts ‘Two Sides’, won 6 awards and his latest short ‘Denzel’ won the grand jury prize at the Edmonton Film Festival qualifying it for an Oscar. He is also producing a documentary ‘In the Room’, which is being backed by Spotlight and features very well known Casting Directors and actors.

Michael is a great combination of a gifted artist and grafter but on top of this, he is truly business savvy. Whether it’s writing, directing, producing, building a business and more, Michael has done it and done it well. This podcast has a great mix of acting tips but also business advice. Get a notepad and pen for this one, it is packed!


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Apr 22, 202238:52
Focus on the essential, Timothée Chalamet and make your breath come alive – Philip Rosch

Focus on the essential, Timothée Chalamet and make your breath come alive – Philip Rosch

Philip Rosch is a British-American actor. He has worked with Joaquin Phoenix, Timothee Chalamet, Antonio Banderas, Meryl Streep, Idris Elba and more. Credits include The King, The Sisters Brothers, The Alienist, Misfits, Mr Selfridge, Law & Order: UK, The Secret Agent, Florence Foster Jenkins, Human Traffic, & Any Human Heart. Philip recently finished his first Bollywood TV series, The Railwaymen. Soon he will be appearing in Disney's The Marvels. Philip plays The Constant in the Hitman video-game franchise. He also helps his students achieve top drama schools, do stunning self-tapes and get great agents.

Both of us have worked with Philip multiple times before on self-tapes and drama school auditions. A teacher with imagination, energy and detail and an actor of precision, skill and graft. The tips and advice Philip gives in this are wonderfully explained and simple to apply. You will finish this episode packed with ideas and energy, exactly how we feel whenever we work with Philip face to face. A talented artist and truly generous human being.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Apr 15, 202255:31
Sh*tty first drafts, finding your voice and A Love In Verse – Anna Jordan

Sh*tty first drafts, finding your voice and A Love In Verse – Anna Jordan

Anna Jordan is a writer for theatre, film and TV, a theatre director and acting coach.

Anna's TV credits include Succession (Season 1, HBO), Killing Eve (Season 3, Sid Gentle) and currently Becoming Elizabeth (The Forge / Starz). Theatre credits includes We Anchor In Hope (Bunker Theatre), Pop Music (Paines Plough / Birmingham Rep – National Tour), Mother Courage and Her Children (Royal Exchange / Headlong), The Unreturning (Frantic Assembly – National Tour and Theatre Royal Stratford). Anna won the Bruntwood Prize in 2013 for her play YEN, which has had productions at The Royal Exchange, Royal Court Theatre and MCC New York as well as several international productions. It was also shortlisted for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

Other theatre writing includes A Serious Case of the Fuckits (Central School of Speech and Drama), Chicken Shop (Park Theatre) and Freak (Theatre503 / Assembly Studios).

Anna is one of the good people in our industry. Always looking out for others, supporting those around her, from graduates and those at the start of their career to industry established professionals. This whilst writing for some of the country’s biggest theatres and television shows. Whether you are looking to start your writing journey, need some inspiration mid project or have no interest in the craft whatsoever, it doesn’t matter. There is something in this episode for you.

After you listen, please do visit https://www.aloveinverse.com/ you won’t regret it.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Apr 08, 202255:00
Fourth Monkey, the individual and demystifying the bullsh*t - Steven Green

Fourth Monkey, the individual and demystifying the bullsh*t - Steven Green

Steve Green is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Fourth Monkey. A writer, director and former actor, Steve trained at Middlesex University under the inspirational instruction of practitioners such as John Wright (Trestle, Told by an Idiot), Steve Tiller (The Wedding Collective), John Topping and Huw Thomas amongst many others. The experimental and risk-taking training environment that existed at Middlesex, on their celebrated BA Performing Arts course led Steve toward what has been both a diverse, far-reaching and collaborative career within the arts. Working extensively first on screen as an actor, before transitioning to director and producer his work has always tried to push boundaries and challenge perceived convention within the sector. Fourth Monkey’s training is an embodiment of Steve and co-founder Charleen Qwaye’s vision and experience and one that is borne of a sense of play and a desire to demystify the actor training sector.

Charleen and Steve have collaboratively developed a clear educational philosophy founded in ensemble, exploration and inclusion, forming the foundation of the Fourth Monkey pedagogy, brought to life through Charleen’s exceptional and innovative course design. The work, like in life, is ever evolving and the collective Fourth Monkey initiative is to ensure our training is always current, relevant and at the forefront of positive change within the sector.

This discussion with Steve will breathe fresh air and hope into your minds when you think of drama school and 'training' in general. A realist and innovator, Steve brings his truth to this podcast and it's worth sitting up and paying attention to. We will certainly be keeping an eye on the impact Fourth Monkey has on the industry moving forward, you should too.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Apr 01, 202246:13
A freeing experience, Liquid Violet and barking at the door - Hannah McCarthy

A freeing experience, Liquid Violet and barking at the door - Hannah McCarthy

With years of casting and producing experience and strong relationships with an extensive number of agents and actors across the industry, Hannah is incredibly passionate about finding the perfect voices to bring characters’ souls to life. She has worked on numerous video game titles including Elden Ring, Xenoblade Chronicles and Deracine as well as collaborating with many AAA developers such as Blizzard Entertainment and Riot Games. She has also cast the UK voices for international Netflix productions such as Tribes of Europa, Chico Bon Bon, The Billion Dollar Code, Oktoberfest and Anxious People.

Matt and Christian are both gaming nerds, shock! The opportunity to talk to the casting director of one of the biggest and best studios working on games was one they had to take. Hannah McCarthy does not disappoint. Enjoy a podcast packed with advice from a casting director at the top of their game (see what we did there). With tips on the whole voice reels, video game auditions and time in the booth, this episode is invaluable. Plus, you get to meet Hannah's wonderful dog, Cosmo, enjoy!


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Mar 25, 202239:04
Believable horror, phases and don't cancel your wedding - Kate Speak

Believable horror, phases and don't cancel your wedding - Kate Speak

Kate Speak is a British actress, born and raised in Bristol, England. Kate is often drawn to roles that offer interesting character arcs, gritty and emotional roles and parts that encourage her to keep her physically active, she is inspired by iconic action heroines such as Sarah Connor and Ellen Ripley and enjoys working out and practicing combat to use on screen. Credits include 'The Barge People', 'Invasion Planet Earth' and 'Choose Your Weapon' and more.

The independent film world is a mystery to so many, this episode will change that. Kate talks to us about the do's/don'ts, starter tips, misconceptions and more. As well as exploring all aspects of her fantastic career and her social media monster that is #showreelshareday. Kate is that perfect combination of being a talented model professional with never ending support and kindness to the industry community. You are going to love this episode.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Mar 18, 202249:13
Don't stalk, taking risks and horse allergies - Zyrenka Cox, ZC Casting

Don't stalk, taking risks and horse allergies - Zyrenka Cox, ZC Casting

Zyrenka Cox (She/her) has worked for CD’s including Jessie Frost, Elaine Grainger, Dixie Chassay, Lucy Rands and Anna Kennedy. Recent projects include Buzzfeed's Book of Love and Netflix's Red Notice with upcoming projects worked on associated with Sky, Disney, Universal and Lionsgate. Z has also begun her own journey having cast a number of short films 'I AM', 'Kotti' with several others upcoming along with a feature in early development.

After this episode, you won't ever lie and put 'horse riding' on your Spotlight skills again. We speak to Zyrenka about all aspects of the casting process, networking, self-tapes, showreels and taking risks. There's a real Saturday night energy to this one, we think you are going to like it.


InTheRoom Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. 

They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Mar 11, 202248:42
Turn up, say the line, Catch-22, and it’s not that deep – Callie Cooke

Turn up, say the line, Catch-22, and it’s not that deep – Callie Cooke

Actor Callie Cooke graduated from ArtsEd in 2015. After leaving drama school Callie starred in Firebird at Trafalgar Studios which saw her nominated for best newcomer at the 2016 Evening Standard Awards. Her TV credits include The Stranger (Netflix), Rules of the Game (BBC), Cheaters (BBC) and Wedding Season (Disney Plus).

A hugely valuable and entertaining discussion with an actor who's only going from strength to strength. For someone so successful, Callie is modest when talking about her work. This isn't an episode of platitudes and false promises; it's a podcast full of practical, usable advice, down to earth opinions of the industry and Callie's experiences in it.


INTHEROOM Series Two is sponsored by Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' Use code: INROOM20 for 20% off all their classes.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Mar 03, 202243:09
Shiny new sponsors, community and knowing yourself - Actors Coaching International

Shiny new sponsors, community and knowing yourself - Actors Coaching International

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith are back InTheRoom for a second series. This week discussing the changes made to the podcast and giving a teaser of what's to come in the months ahead. Arguably the most important change for this series is the introduction of a sponsor; the wonderful team at Actors Coaching International. ''A revolutionary way of working, an exciting community and sanctuary for actors.'' In this preview episode Matthew speaks to the founders of ACI, Danny Steele and Daniel Dresner about their school. From the idea and ethos to the structure of the work and plans for the future. 


Enter code: INROOM20 for 20% off all classes at Actors Coaching International.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Feb 25, 202235:29
ITR Christmas Special 2021

ITR Christmas Special 2021

Matt and Christian are finally back for the first ever InTheRoom special.

With Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ in mind and the wonderful company of actor friends Jack Crutch and Gareth Morgan; they discuss the Ghosts of the industry past, present and those yet to come.

Oh and did we mention there’s also a packed Christmas quiz?

If you were hoping for professionalism in this episode, we can only apologise.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Dec 16, 202101:16:13
The ESSENTIALS: Agents with DCH Managment

The ESSENTIALS: Agents with DCH Managment

DCH Management are a London based boutique agency specialising in film, tv, commercial and theatre for UK & international clients. We spoke to founder and soul agent Darren Chadwick-Hussein.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Jul 15, 202101:10:08
The INTERVIEWS: Maven Casting & Associates

The INTERVIEWS: Maven Casting & Associates

Maven Casting & Associates is a proud champion of emerging and diverse talent. Founder Emma Norman is also an actor. Performing in cruising, cabaret, national and international theatre. Emma found her feet in casting whilst looking after various in-house projects for companies such as Live Nation.  She now casts for a huge range of projects from musical theatre to tv and everything in-between.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Jul 08, 202157:17
The ESSENTIALS: Taxes with Tax for Actors

The ESSENTIALS: Taxes with Tax for Actors

Tax for actors is a boutique accounting practice, supporting individuals and businesses within the performing arts. Founded in 2011 by our guest Owen Woodgate. TFA work with clients at every stage of their career, offering a straight forward, jargon free service. They have also recently released an app for their clients. 

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Jul 01, 202101:11:26
The ESSENTIALS: The Edinburgh Fringe with Glenn Chandler

The ESSENTIALS: The Edinburgh Fringe with Glenn Chandler

Glenn Chandler is an award winning playwright, author and director. His best known work being the tv show Taggart running from 1985 to 2010. Since then he has focused more on theatre. His company Boys of the Empire bring a show annually to The Fringe, often transferring back to London at Above The Stag Theatre.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”


While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 


Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 


Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 


Jun 25, 202135:03
The ESSENTIALS: Agents for young actors with Bonnie and Betty

The ESSENTIALS: Agents for young actors with Bonnie and Betty

Bonnie and Betty are one of the leading child agencies in the business. Set up in 2009 by Bonnie, the agency enjoys working with all parents and clients on a personal and approachable level, ensuring consistent and positive feedback. Bonnie and Betty’s outlook creates a close knit, friendly feel to the agency.


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”


While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 


Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 


Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom. 

Jun 10, 202157:55
The ESSENTIALS: Voiceover Agents with Harvey Voices

The ESSENTIALS: Voiceover Agents with Harvey Voices

Harvey voices are an industry leading voiceover agency.  Agency director Emma set up Harvey Voices in 2006 with the goal to provide talented actors a good ‘home’ to allow their voiceover career to flourish while providing a friendly, efficient service to their clients.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.


Jun 03, 202138:19
The INTERVIEWS: Louise Jameson

The INTERVIEWS: Louise Jameson

Louise Jameson is a classically trained actor who’s first love is the stage. With credits ranging from the West End to The RSC. Currently starring in The Mousetrap at the St.Martins Theatre. Best known for her roles in shows such as Dr Who and Eastenders. Louise is also a writer and director for audio & the stage.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

May 26, 202158:36
The ESSENTIALS: Producers with James Quaife

The ESSENTIALS: Producers with James Quaife

James Quaife is a top UK producer. Owner of James Quaife Productions, founded in 2009 and cofounder of New Frame productions, formed in 2020. James has produced work both in the West End and around the UK. He is passionate about nurturing and developing new and innovative work for the stage. As well as producing the highest quality of theatre and live entertainment possible.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

May 20, 202148:22
The INTERVIEWS: Eve Leigh

The INTERVIEWS: Eve Leigh

Eve Leigh is an award-winning, internationally recognised writer. Working between theatre, screen, games, installation, and digital art. Eve's work has been put on at theatres such as The Royal Court, Bush Theatre and is currently working on commissions for The RSC, The National and more.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

May 15, 202149:27
The ESSENTIALS: Intimacy Coordination with Megan Jarvie

The ESSENTIALS: Intimacy Coordination with Megan Jarvie

Megan Jarvie is an actor and intimacy coordinator based in London. Megan has worked as an intimacy coordinator in productions such as Dogfight at the Southwark Playhouse.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

May 08, 202142:16
The INTERVIEWS: Islam Bouakkaz

The INTERVIEWS: Islam Bouakkaz

Islam Bouakkaz is an actor best known for his leading role as Arman in Netflix series 'The letter for the king'

Islam provides us with an in depth look into his process & the incredible journey he has been on to get to where he is today.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

May 01, 202146:39
The INTERVIEWS: Anthony Meindl

The INTERVIEWS: Anthony Meindl

Anthony Meindl is an award-winning director, writer, actor, acting coach, entrepreneur, author and inspirational speaker. No really, all of them!

As an acting teacher, he’s known for revolutionizing a more modern understanding of acting training. He founded Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop in 1998 and has schools in Los Angeles and locations in 9 other cities around the world.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Apr 11, 202145:30
The COLLAB: Shakepod

The COLLAB: Shakepod

Kodi Jackman & Alexandra Wright are two actors based in LA, who are passionate about & have a great understanding of Shakespeare. They run Shakepod, a podcast focussed on breaking down Shakespeare's characters, with brilliant guest actors. The discussion focussed on their careers, relationship with Shakespeare, as well as working on classical text.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.  

Apr 03, 202157:35
The ESSENTIALS: Casting Directors with Sydney Aldridge

The ESSENTIALS: Casting Directors with Sydney Aldridge

Sydney Aldridge has been working as a casting director since 2015. She has worked with casting directors such as Sasha Robertson and Rose Wicksteed. As well as going freelance under the name Sydney Aldridge casting. Sydney has recently been accepted as a member of the Casting Directors Guild.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Mar 20, 202101:22:06
The INTERVIEWS: Dan Pringle

The INTERVIEWS: Dan Pringle

Dan Pringle is an award winning film director, writer and producer. He has won awards for his feature films and worked with named talent such as Andrew Scott. He has recently established a new production company called Motum film.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Mar 13, 202133:44
The ESSENTIALS: Headshots with Nicholas Dawkes

The ESSENTIALS: Headshots with Nicholas Dawkes

Nicholas Dawkes is one of London’s leading headshot photographers, and has specialised in shooting head shots for the last 15 years.

He is current chairman of the Association of professional headshot photographers (APHP), and a strong voice within the industry, carrying a wealth of knowledge, working with the U.K.’s top actors and agents.

Shooting from his studio based in West London, he captures a range of head shot styles in both natural and studio light, tailored to the needs of his clients, and focuses on bringing out their true personality, and honestly representing their casting in their headshots.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Feb 27, 202147:03
The INTERVIEWS: Matthew Parker

The INTERVIEWS: Matthew Parker

Matthew Parker is an award winning theatre director, actor and the former Artistic Director of The Hope Theatre where he won the OFFIE award for 'best artistic director'.

He has a passion for bringing his vivid visual imagination and physical approach to his storytelling and relishes a collaborative process.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Feb 20, 202101:00:47
The INTERVIEWS: Union Management

The INTERVIEWS: Union Management

Union Management is an agency founded in 2015. They provide their actors with a bespoke client to client approach. They encourage their 'partners' to treat themselves like a business and have strong industry links with America. We spoke to head agent Danny Steele who is also an actor.

The INTERVIEWS: Industry professionals talk to us about their career and what we can learn from it to get and stay In The Room.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.


Feb 06, 202148:31
The ESSENTIALS: Voicereels with Reel Recordings

The ESSENTIALS: Voicereels with Reel Recordings

Fran Chance is the founder of Reel Recordings, a bespoke commercial voiceover reel production service. Fran worked as a voiceover agent for top agencies such as Excellent talent, Sue Terry voices and Shepherd management. An outstanding voicereel is vital to finding representation and VO work. An often misunderstood medium, it was great to talk and get advice from one of the very best in the Voiceover industry.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”  

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Jan 30, 202143:13
The INTERVIEWS: Nigel Fairs

The INTERVIEWS: Nigel Fairs

Nigel Fairs is an actor and writer based in Brighton. He has worked on television, theatre, radio and film, performing everywhere from the West End and National Theatre to HM Prison Holloway!

As a writer he has had a large number of plays and seven musicals produced. He has also written over a hundred murder mystery scripts, which are performed throughout the world. An audio drama series based on these was produced for Big Finish called ‘Shilling and Sixpence Investigate’, starring Celia Imrie and David Warner.

A hugely talented creative and a genuinely kind human being; we were thrilled to talk to him.


The INTERVIEWS: Industry Professionals talk to us about their career and what we can learn from it to get and stay In The Room.

Jan 16, 202149:35
The ESSENTIALS: Showreels with Daniel Johnson Films

The ESSENTIALS: Showreels with Daniel Johnson Films

Showreels are the definition of an ‘ESSENTIAL’. Without one it’s almost impossible for an actor to get work on screen.

Daniel Johnson is a film director and writer from London. Passionate about writing led film projects, he makes his own work, corporate films and also produces professional showreels for actors under his business Daniel Johnson Films.

We’d like to thank Dan for his time, knowledge and patience as he was our first ever recording!


Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?” 

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. 

They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Jan 09, 202151:52
The ESSENTIALS: Self-Tapes with Will Austin - Self-Tape UK

The ESSENTIALS: Self-Tapes with Will Austin - Self-Tape UK

Will Austin is the owner of Self-TapeUK a bespoke self-tape and showreel production company based in London. Will is also an actor with screen credits such as The Batman, Doctor Who and The Windsors.

Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?” 

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience.   

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more!   

Come and join Matthew and Christian, InTheRoom.

Dec 31, 202001:01:07