NEWS
> Casting News
Our EDDIE WALLER has landed a lead role in a new feature film, he'll be starring opposite a big-name Hollywood star.
> London Showcase
We are staging a showcase for casting directors and industry professionals on Monday 18th March, 2024. There will be two performances, the first at The Arts Theatre (Leicester Square), followed by an evening performance at RADA (Chines Street). If you're an industry professional and would like to attend, please contact us to reserve a ticket: assistant@inspireacademy.co.uk
> London Premiere
We were thrilled to attend the London premiere of 'How to Have Sex' at BFI Southbank in early October 2023. The film stars our Lara Peake and features our Tinashe Darikwa, Luke Boydon-Jones, Tyrese Eaton-Dyce, Daniel Poacher, Emily Healy, Evija Stepanenko, Isabelle Atkinson, Dorrie Watson, Sophie Small & Francesca Dowson.
> Casting News
Our JOSH ROWLANDS has landed a significant role in a new TV drama. He has begun shooting in Manchester.
> Tag, you're on!
We're now using Tagmin. It is the industry's leading client management system and has recently merged with Spotlight. Using this software will help us manage our clients more efficiently and ensure we're more effective in our communication with casting directors.
> William Ivory visits Inspire
We recently had the privilege of welcoming Billy Ivory, the writer of 'Made in Dagenham', 'Torvill and Dean' (ITV) & 'Burton & Taylor' (BBC). Billy is visited our Nottingham Over 16's for a writing workshop, followed by a Q&A.
> Casting News
Our TYRESE EATON-DYCE has been cast as a series regular in a new BBC One drama.
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> Casting News
Delighted for our LIAM HAWKINS-FINNEGAN who will be appearing in a new BBC One drama.
> Casting News
Our JOE HAYES has been cast as a series regular in a new BBC One drama.
> Sheffield Opening
We are excited to announce that our Sheffield group opens its doors for the first time on Wednesday 12th July, 2023.
> Casting News
Our EVIJA STEPANENKO has been cast as a guest lead in BBC One's 'Casualty'. She will shoot in Cardiff at the end of February.
> A trip to the Pictures?
Be sure to catch this film in cinemas from Friday 3rd November. It stars our Lara Peake & features Inspire members. It is an important film for young people & we encourage everyone to see it.
> Filming Begins
Nottingham Over 16 groups have begun shooting the short films they have written and created. The project has allowed them the space to get to grips with all aspects of film-making.
> New Headshots, New Photographer
The Nottingham groups have begun having new headshots. We're delighted to announce Kathryn Edwards Photography as our new preferred photographer. Kathryn studied acting at Birmingham Conservatoire and has gone on to forge a hugely successful career as a wedding and headshot photographer. She will be shooting our members headshots in Sheffield and Derby too.
> Short Films begin in Nottingham
The Nottingham 11-16 & Over 16 groups have begun work on writing, creating and producing their own short films. The films will be screened later in the year at the Savoy Cinema in Nottingham.
> Ian Smith Workshop at Inspire
Hot on the heels of his recent Special Recognition Award from the CDG, Ian Smith recently visited our Nottingham Over 16's. He's responsible for the careers of some of our region's best talent, including; Samantha Morton, Jack O'Connell & Vicky McClure.
Ian Smith Workshops
Thursday 6th July & Friday 7th July
6pm til 8:30pm
> New Members
After a lengthy & rigorous audition process, we're looking forward to welcoming our new members to the groups in Nottingham, Derby & Sheffield.
> Archie Central
Our ARCHIE POOLE has successfully gained a place on the three-year acting BA course at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. He's off to London in September!
> Lara Dazzles in Cannes
Inspire Academy Alumni LARA PEAKE plays a lead in 'How to Have Sex'. The film took Cannes 2023 by storm and picked up the prestigious Uncertain Regard Award. The film features the voices of many Inspire Academy young actors and is released in the UK later this year.
> Derby Day
Sessions in Derby begin soon.