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.

The leading contacts directory for actors and performers, listing reputable and detail contact information for drama schools, agents, casting directors, theatres and companies.

About the Author
Maggie Norris is Artistic Director and Chief Executive of The Big House, a theatre company that works with care leavers. Through the use of performance, collaborative work, the teaching of basic life skills and therapeutic intervention, The Big House helps them to manage the stressful complexities of taking up a positive role in the community.

Reviews
This book is a brilliant resource to have on your journey. No matter where you find yourself in your career, it can give you a new direction, tactics or focus when you feel a bit lost. * Syrus Lowe, actor *
An important guide for me since I first had ambitions to enter the industry ... Not just a source of vital contacts, it also carries those extra bits of information that make the difference: the ethos of a particular training institution, the type of work a casting director or producer specialises in or the months when a major venue is open to new submissions. * Rob Ostlere, actor *
Use of this book will save you time and money * Samuel West, actor *



Book Information
ISBN 9781350471139
Author Maggie Norris
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC