In this episode, I’m joined by Robyn Holdaway - an actor with screen experience across Netflix, BBC and AMC, including Sex Education.

Robyn brings a really thoughtful and articulate perspective on acting, training and the craft, and this conversation goes deeper than just “tips” - it’s about what it actually takes to build a career in the industry.

We talk about training, working professionally on screen, and how acting is both learned and taught - making this a valuable conversation not just for performers, but for those supporting and guiding them.

We cover:

• The role of training and how it shapes an actor
• Moving from training into professional screen work

• The importance of clarity, thought and intention in acting
• How acting is taught, and what makes training effective
• Building a sustainable career, not just booking a job
• The reality of the industry vs expectations

This is a really insightful conversation for young performers, parents, and drama teachers or coaches supporting actors in their development.

And the name of the actor we were trying to think of near the beginning of the episode was Thomas Brodie-Sangster.

Find Robyn:
Insta: @robynholdaway

TikTok: @robyn_holdaway

BlueSky:

A free YouTube resource from Robyn for creating Self Tapes - Self Taping for Caregivers 101: https://youtu.be/NNH30SpXf20

Find me:
Instagram: @TheDramaCoach
TikTok: @TheDramaCoach
YouTube: The Drama Coach
More support, coaching and resources: https://linktr.ee/TheDramaCoach

Music: Soft Music 495878 by nastelbom (Pixabay)