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This week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m joined by actor and acting coach Adele James.

We talk about her experience working on BBC's Casualty and Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra, but more than that, we talk about what it means to be an empowered actor - especially in an industry that doesn’t always make that easy.

Adele shares her journey through training, opportunity, confidence, and visibility, and we chat honestly about finding your voice, trusting yourself, and learning how to take up space in this career without losing yourself along the way.

This conversation isn’t about overnight success or quick wins -it’s about longevity, self-belief, and staying grounded while navigating TV, streaming, and the wider industry.

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January always makes me feel like I should be doing more - setting huge goals, getting my life together, and somehow knowing exactly where this year is going. And every year, that energy lasts about five minutes before I feel exhausted.

So in this episode, I’m talking about why I’m not going full steam ahead this January. Instead, I’m letting it be a slower start - a bit of a warm-up - so I don’t burn myself out before the year’s even properly begun.

I chat about why traditional resolutions don’t really work for actors, how I’m thinking about goals in a more relaxed way, and why starting slowly might actually help us stay in this career longer.

If you’re feeling behind already, overwhelmed, or quietly panicking about what this year is meant to look like - this one’s for you.

Take a seat in the waiting room. There’s no rush.

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Welcome to the Christmas special of The Actor’s Waiting Room! It’s just me this week - armed with a festive drink, Christmas film recommendations and an actors survival toolkit for the holidays.

In this solo episode, I’m diving into what Christmas actually feels like when you’re an actor - the joy, the chaos, the family interrogation, and the annual “should I retrain?” moment that always hits somewhere between the leftover’s and the Boxing Day sales.
I’ll be chatting about:

- How I attempt to survive Christmas as an actor without losing my mind
- Acting lessons hiding inside classic Christmas films - from Emma Thompson’s heartbreaking subtlety in Love Actually to the warmth and sincerity at the heart of Miracle on 34th Street
- And my own little 2025 wrap-up: what I’ve learned, what surprised me, and what I’m hoping for in the new year

Think of this episode as a cosy Christmas chat between friends - honest, warm, a bit chaotic, and very Waiting Room.
So grab your Christmas drink of choice, get comfy, and let’s celebrate the festive season together.

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This week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m doing what all actors do best: obsessing over other actors who are better than me.

But in a healthy, educational way. Obviously.

In this episode, I’m breaking down four performers whose work genuinely makes me want to up my game: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Imelda Staunton, and Julie Walters.

We’re talking:
- Why Ryan Gosling’s stillness is weirdly hypnotic
- How Emily Blunt does… well, everything
- Why Imelda Staunton can terrify you, move you, and win three Oliviers before breakfast.
- And how Julie Walters makes absolutely every performance look effortless and bring humility to every role.

🎧 Grab your tea, sit down in the Waiting Room, and let’s get inspired (or mildly intimidated).

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In this week’s episode of The Actor’s Waiting Room, I am joined by the brilliant Sophie Bloor, a powerhouse voiceover artist and actor whose career spans over 500 clients, including Spotify, Sky, Lidl, the BBC, and more.
Sophie shares what it takes to build a thriving career in voiceover - from developing versatility and vocal confidence to navigating auditions and finding consistent work in an ever-evolving industry.
We also chat about her recent acting role as DC Corinne Wells in Murder Before Evensong, her first role than has spanned over 5 episodes in a Channel 5 detective drama series.

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As actors we may receive the opportunity to voice some beautiful animations. Therefore I think its important to know how much time is spent creating these pieces.
In this episode we step into the imaginative world of illustrator and animator Florence Waters. Florence shares how she brings characters and stories to life through movement, design, and visual storytelling - exploring how emotion translates across mediums.

Florence Instagram - @flossywaters

Website: https://flossywaters.com/

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In this episode, I dive into the psychology and performance craft behind some of cinema and television’s most compelling villains and morally grey characters. From Rosamund Pike’s chilling precision in Gone Girl to Judi Dench’s unsettling control in Notes on a Scandal, we explore how great actors turn darkness into art.

I also unpack Evan Peters’ haunting embodiment of Jeffrey Dahmer and Christoph Waltz’s unnervingly charming Colonel Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds - examining what makes their performances so captivating, disturbing, and unforgettable.

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As actors, we never really know what happens in the casting office. I have always thought it's better to know more about every aspect of this industry so 1. You know what to expect but 2. To humanise the industry. This means you can start to work with the casting office and not be so scared to look them in the eyes.

This week I interview Laura Meredith a Casting Director who has just began her own company, Clutch Casting. We talk about her side of the casting process as well as what can help the actor.