Actors and Performers Yearbook
Back in the day, I ran a theatre company. We made children’s theatre, performing at the Pleasance, on tour, and even making a profit at Edinburgh.
One of the things we brought to the UK theatre industry was the idea of Open Book Theatre – a fairer way to pay creatives involved in Fringe productions. I have an article in the Actors and Performers Yearbook explaining what it is and how it works.
Here’s the blurb for this year’s edition.
The 20th anniversary edition of this celebrated performing arts industry yearbook.
This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry.
Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues.
With the listings updated every year, the Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry.
Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook 2025 is fully updated and includes a new foreword by Artistic Director and Chief Executive of The Big House Theatre Company, Maggie Norris, and four new industry new interviews, giving timely advice in response to today’s fast-changing industry landscape.
Back in the day, I ran a theatre company. We made children’s theatre, performing at the Pleasance, on tour, and even making a profit at Edinburgh.
One of the things we brought to the UK theatre industry was the idea of Open Book Theatre – a fairer way to pay creatives involved in Fringe productions. I have an article in the Actors and Performers Yearbook explaining what it is and how it works.
Here’s the blurb for this year’s edition.
The 20th anniversary edition of this celebrated performing arts industry yearbook.
This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry.
Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues.
With the listings updated every year, the Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry.
Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook 2025 is fully updated and includes a new foreword by Artistic Director and Chief Executive of The Big House Theatre Company, Maggie Norris, and four new industry new interviews, giving timely advice in response to today’s fast-changing industry landscape.