Paul Clayton (Chairman of The Actors Centre) chats with Dame Judi Dench at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. She offers advice for younger actors, insights into her acting career and most importantly, the best pranks played on other co-stars.http

The Norwegian Monty - 38

Mar 5th, 2016 26m 3s

I catch up with Jason in Norway as he's directing The Full Monty in Bergen. We chat with Stig van Eijk who's a reggae/hip hop artist, and also starring in The Full Monty. Stig also took part in the Eurovision Song Contest at just 17. https://

Stephen Mear - 37

May 21st, 2015 33m 20s

We chat with Dancer and Olivier Award winning Choreographer Stephen Mear. We talk about how it all started, an incredible number in Mary Poppins, how he works and advice for Dancers starting out in the industry.Unfortunately Stephen's Mic whe

ABA 2015 Behind the Scenes - 36

May 6th, 2015 41m 30s

We bring you behind the scenes interviews from the Alan Bates Awards 2015 at the Actors Centre. We talk with:Nicholas Grace (One of the Judges)Lindsey Coulson (Presenter of the Award)Luke Dale (Winner 2015)Marcus Fraser (Runner up)Jeremy

Russell Tovey - Off The Record - 35

Mar 17th, 2015 1h

Actor and Chairman of the Actors Centre Paul Clayton interviews Russell Tovey at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Celia Imrie - Off The Record - 34

Feb 23rd, 2015 57m 51s

Paul Clayton talks with Celia Imrie live at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane for The Actors Centre. Celia talks about her career, training, auditioning, self belief and working with Victoria Wood.

Learning Lines - 33

Dec 3rd, 2014 21m 35s

We talk with Actor and Memory Mark Channon. How can you improve your memory and learn lines quicker? We discuss the techniques that you can use in auditions, rehearsals and your own home.

Books Talk Back - 32

Dec 3rd, 2014 29m 39s

We talk with actress, writer and creator of "Books Talk Back", Isabelle King. Books Talk Back is an interactive literary event aimed at promoting new writing and giving writers a platform to showcase their work and get instant feedback.

Sophie-Louise Dann - 31

Dec 3rd, 2014 33m 59s

We chat with Sophie-Louise Dann, currently starring in Made in Dagenham at the Aldephi Theatre. We chat training, new writing and how important the classics are to aspiring actors.

Mark Rylance - Off The Record - 30

Nov 26th, 2014 57m 28s

Paul Clayton talks with Mark Rylance Live at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Zoe Wanamaker - Off The Record - 29

Nov 24th, 2014 59m 6s

A brand new Off The Record - Live at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane with Paul Clayton and Zoe Wanamaker

Muse of Fire - 28

Oct 15th, 2014 1h 5m

We chat with Dan Poole and Giles Terara on their brilliant documentary “Muse of Fire”. The documentary aims to dispel the fear and myths surrounding Shakespeare. They travelled the world to find out everything they can about tackling the greate

Alex Jennings - Off The Record - 27

Sep 23rd, 2014 58m 54s

Paul Clayton talks to Alex Jennings recorded live at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Paul Clayton - Off The Record - 26

Jul 30th, 2014 56m 23s

Is training necessary? We turn the tables on previous Off The Record Host Paul Clayton. In this revealing interview, Paul talks of his experiences of Drama School, working on Film/TV and reveals some vital tips on Role Play work.

Imelda Staunton - Off The Record - 25

Jul 9th, 2014 59m 45s

Listen to a brilliant interview with Imelda Staunton & Paul Clayton. Recorded live at The Actors Centre, Covent Garden, hear what inspired Imelda to start acting, her thoughts on training, working on Harry Potter and what's it's like attending

Caroline Quentin - Off The Record - 24

May 23rd, 2014 1h 2m

This week we bring you an Off The Record talk with Caroline Quentin. Hear how she started out and her experiences in TV and Theatre. It's an inspiring talk and thank you SO much to Caroline for taking the time to speak to us.

Directing a Farce - 23

May 14th, 2014 21m 51s

We talk with students from The Courtyard Drama School about their end of year show, a farce called "The Government Inspector" directed by our very own Jason B Moore.

Celia Imrie & Alan Bates Bursary Awards - 22

May 4th, 2014 28m 35s

We play 4 interviews from the Alan Bates Bursary Awards Night at The Actors Centre. We talk to Winner Charles Babalola, Last Year's Winner Adam Buchanan, Award Winning Actress Celia Imrie and Chairman of the Actors Centre (& Actor) Paul Clayton

Josie Lawrence - Off The Record - 21

Mar 31st, 2014 1h 2m

Today we bring you an Off The Record with Josie Lawrence and Paul Clayton. Hear her story and brilliant interview live at The Actors Centre, Covent Garden.

Studying at The Actors Studio - 20

Mar 15th, 2014 30m 12s

We talk with Raymond Corrado Knutsen who is currently studying at The Actors Studio in New York (#welljel). He tells us his story and what it’s like training at such an incredible place.

Camera Techniques - 19

Jan 21st, 2014 23m 52s

We talk about last week’s talk with Sir Derek Jacobi - referring to crying and taking the audience on a journey. We remember the late Roger Llyod-Pack and a brilliant scene in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. We go through some simple camera techniqu

Sir Derek Jacobi - Off the Record - 18

Jan 13th, 2014 57m 55s

This week we bring you an inspiring live talk with Sir Derek Jacobi. Listen as Sir Derek discusses how it all started: working in the Birmingham Rep, with Sir Lawrence Olivier at the beginning of the National Theatre and how luck played it’s pa

Shoot your cuffs - 17

Jan 6th, 2014 34m 47s

We talk with Frank Barrie, a hugely successful actor who's acted with Sir Laurence Olivier, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Derek Jacobi. Hear his extraordinary story of becoming an actor and how receiving tragic news sparked off e

Life of a Producer - 16

Dec 30th, 2013 42m 47s

We talk with Claire Evans who was an Agent before moving onto Producing after having a family. We hear what it was like being an agent and the reality of being a Producer. Find out about producing on the Fringe and what it's like taking a show