Theatreland London is gearing up for Christmas - for those who can afford it.

I'm delighted to have an article in the 2026 Actors’ & Performers’ Yearbook (Methuen Drama); A Strategy for Acting Success. Based on my experience of training thousands of actors, it gives my top tips on getting the job, doing exciting work and getting to the top of your game.

Bowled over to see Thinestraat the Raindance Festival in London. This full-length film was made by my former students Alexandra Lubenova (producer), Nathan Hertz (director) and Gavin Stenhouse (actor). Proof of the power of being proactive and making things happen. Well done!

Thinestra | 33rd Raindance Film Festival

Felt immensely proud to see my former student, Bessie Carter starring alongside her amazing mum, Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren’s Profession at the #Garrick Theatre. They both brought such a fizzing chemistry to the stage.

One more day to help save this 19th century East Lodge in Ealing’s Lammas Park W5 from being demolished and replaced with a 6-storey block of flats. A dangerous precedent throughout the UK for high-rise buildings in public parks. Please register an objection: scan the QR code.

I try to avoid politics on Twitter X but if Ealing Council approves this monstrous development inside our park, the beautiful 19thcentury lodge house will be demolished. Once gone, we never get these things back. Please protest by using the link on the poster. Every voice helps.

To all of you who bought The Outstanding Actor this year, thank you and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy 2025, full of exciting acting work. If you found the book helpful, please leave an online review, and always feel free to contact me if there’s anything you want to ask.

A captivating evening at the @Ladbroke Hall last night to witness the unveiling of @Steinway’s Disney hand-painted, limited edition grand piano. And who better to play it than the charismatic @LangLang.

It’s an honour and a pleasure to be joining Shobana Jeyasingh Dance as a Trustee. There’s an exciting new production coming up next year. Shobana’s creative energy is boundless.

Delighted to meet up with four of my former students – Martin Quinn, Rhys Rusbatch, Daniel Adeosun and Caleb Roberts - appearing in The Comedy of Errors at Shakespeare’s Globe. Well done, guys! Exuberant work!

What a week! Four of my former students are starring in the West End. @Dominic West in View from the Bridge, @Adrian Dunbar in Kiss Me Kate, @Paapa Essiedu in Death of England and @Andy Nyman in Hello Dolly. Very proud of them all.

Do you want to develop the physicality in your performance? Check out @Kenneth_Rea’s advice on finding freedom within the direction you’ve been given. Learn about Ken Rea's The Outstanding Actor: Actor Training Workshop on Drama Online: https://t.co/qcmz3mI5Ye

If you like your theatre fizzing with joyfully dangerous energy, then you must see Paapa Essiedu’s inflammable performance in Death of England Delroy. @sohoplacelondon

Thrilled to see my former student Dominic West give a stupendous performance in A View From the Bridge @trh.co.uk Theatre Royal Haymarket. And powerful vulnerability from Nia Towle.

Success: tip 5 In an audition or rehearsal, bring the right energy into the room – open, prepared, enthusiastic, warm and with humility, ready to collaborate with the team to make something wonderful happen for your audience. Be ready to PLAY together. https://t.co/N9sJDetI0r

Success: tip 4 Be an optimist. By adopting a broadly positive mindset, you’re able to bounce back more quickly from the knockbacks. You can choose the way you think and it shows in your facial expressions and body language, which attracts people to you.

Success: tip 3 Have a strategy for success. A great way of identifying where you are and how you can step up to the next level in your acting career is to do a SWOT analysis – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. I show you how in this module. https://t.co/N9sJDetI0r

Success: tip 3 Have a strategy for success. A great way of identifying where you are and how you can step up to the next level in your acting career is: do a SWOT analysis – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. I show you how in this module. https://t.co/N9sJDeufPZ

Hugely proud to be part of Imperial College London as a visiting lecturer. It’s just been ranked No 1 UK university and No 2 in the world. Wow!