UPCOMING THEATRE WORKSHOPS
UPCOMING THEATRE WORKSHOPS
Welcome to London Theatre Runway, where aspiring and professional performers come together to refine their craft and connect with industry experts. Our workshops are designed to give you real-world insights into the theatre and entertainment industry, empowering you to achieve your dreams on stage and beyond.
(Performers under 18 and theatre fans, head to our LTR Junior and Backstage Pass pages for upcoming experiences!)
29
Mar
STEPHEN CROCKETT & VICTORIA GIMBY
Stephen Crockett - Mock Singing Audition
Victoria Gimby - Mock Acting Audition
Stephen Crockett - Casting Director
West End: 42nd Street, Back to the Future, Be More Chill, Chicago, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Elf, Evita, Ghost, Heathers, Jerry Springer the Opera, Mamma Mia, Matilda, Only Fools and Horses, Our House, Shrek, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The Lord of the Rings, The Time Travellers Wife, Waitress.
Old Vic: A Christmas Carol, Groundhog Day, Jekyll & Hyde.
National Theatre: Pride
UK & International Tours: Cats, Chicago, Grease, Hairspray, Here & Now, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mamma Mia!, Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Other Theatre: 13 Going on 30 (Manchester Opera House), Come Fall in Love (Manchester Opera House), Brigadoon (Regents Park), Cats (Regents Park), Hello Dolly (Lido, Paris), In the Heights (Kings Cross Theatre), Into the Woods (Theatre Royal Bath), Jesus Christ Superstar (Regents Park), Mamma Mia! the Party (O2), Quadrophenia (Sadlers Wells), Sinatra (Birmingham Rep), Singin’ in the Rain (Manchester Royal Exchange), Starter for Ten, The Grinning Man (Bristol Old Vic), Sweet Charity (Donmar), The Artist (Theatre Royal Plymouth)
Film: Beauty and the Beast, Better Man, Disenchanted, Mamma Mia!, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Mary Poppins Returns, Matilda.
TV: How do You Solve a Problem Like Maria, So You Think You Can Dance, The Sound of Music Live, The Voice.
Victoria Gimby - Director
Victoria Gimby is a director, writer and dramaturg, specialising in the development of new work. She trained at RADA (MA) and Mountview (BA). Work as an Associate Director includes Beetlejuice at the Prince Edward, (upcoming), Hadestown (Lyric Theatre), Sister Act (Dominion +UK Tour, Germany and the Netherland)s; Rock of Ages on (UK and European tou)r; Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus at The Other Palace; and 27 The Musical at The Cockpit.
Work as a director includes A Good Panto Die Hard at Gilded Balloon; Beauty and the Beast at Bournemouth Pavilion; The Cereal Café at The Other Palace; Three Little Pigs on UK tour; Peter Pan at Chelmsford; Grimm Tales at Reading Rep; A Midsummer Night’s Dream at St Leonards Festival; Butter (winner of Outstanding New Work Award) at the Vaults; and News Revue. She also directs Sunderland Empire’s annual pantomime for UK Productions. Victoria Gimby was movement director for UKIP! The Musical (The Stage ensemble Award) at Waterloo East and Edinburgh Festival. Current writing projects include the stage adaptation of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; a new musical about the Sycamore Gap, The Gap; comedy murder mystery, Dead Funny; and a musical adaptation of Frankenstein, which will be performed by British Youth Music Theatre in 2026. Previous writing includes The Grand Expedition for Gingerline; By Virtue Fall (LOST Theatre One Act Play Award) for Space Theatre; and A Little Bit of Dickens on UK tour. Short films include Forty and Stages. In 2020 she created a suite of postgraduate theatre-making courses for Leeds Conservatoire. She was also shortlisted for the Northern Writer of the Year Awards in 2018.
Course information:
These workshops are group mock auditions;
Workshop leaders will send material requests to participants one week before.
During the session, participants will “audition” one at a time, whilst the others watch in.
There will then be a group Q and A at the end of the session.
There will be two groups of participants for this workshop - each group will be with one workshop leader in the morning, then groups will switch at lunch to work with the second creative.
🗓️ 29th March
⏰ 10:00 - 17:00
📍 The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £90
Email info@londontheatrerunway.com to be added to our waiting list
Apr
07
MICHAEL HARRIS
About this session:
Stand out and move your career forward with this high-impact workshop led by leading industry agents. Designed for professionals and early-career performers, this session offers insider insight into securing representation in a competitive market.
Participants will have the opportunity to perform live in front of an agent, gaining direct, constructive feedback in a professional setting. You’ll also receive personalised critiques of your CV and cover letters, ensuring your materials reflect your experience, potential, and marketability at the highest level.
The workshop will conclude with an in-depth group Q&A, providing the chance to engage directly with industry experts and gain practical advice tailored to your career stage.
You’re invited to perform material you would typically submit to an agent—whether that’s a selection of songs or, for non-singers, a monologue—allowing you to present yourself authentically while refining your approach.
About Michael:
Michael Harris is the Founder, Managing Director & Head Agent at Apollo Artist Management. He is known for personal, caring and highly communicative representation, with a hands-on approach tailored to each client and their goals.
In his sessions, he covers how to market yourself to attract the right agent for you, and the small details that elevate your Spotlight CV, cover letter and clips, plus what agents scan for in the first 10 seconds.
Expect practical fixes, clear examples, and a simple structure you can repeat, so your submission cuts through a crowded inbox and gets you a meeting.
Michael Harris - Agent Session
🗓️ 7th April
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £45
Apr
13
PETER NODEN
Peter Noden - Casting Associate from Stuart Burt Casting
Credits as Casting Director include Dark of the Moon (Charing Cross), The Frogs, Before After, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Southwark Playhouse), Sea Witch (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Songs for Slutty Girls (The Other Palace), Our American Queen (Bridewell Theatre), MoominValley in November (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Polly (The Other Palace), The Coffeeshop Musical (UK Tour), Double Life (UK Tour), The Diary of Attica Lehane (Drama Studio, Sheffield), Beautiful Young Man (Above The Stag)
Credits as Casting Associate/Assistant include Into The Woods (Bridge Theatre), Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet (West End), Standing At The Sky's Edge (West End), Cabaret (KitKat Club, West End), & Juliet (West End & UK Tour), Fiddler on the Roof (Regents Park), Sing Street (Lyric Hammersmith), Muriel’s Wedding (Leicester Curve), Just For One Day (West End), Mrs Doubtfire (West End), Sister Act (West End), Chariots of Fire (Sheffield Theatres), Paranormal Activity (Leeds Playhouse), Here You Come Again (UK Tour), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (International Tour), House of the Dragon (HBO), Alien Earth (FX), House of Spoils (Blumhouse x Amazon Studios), Dreaming Whilst Black (A24 x BBC), Prime Target (AppleTV+), Dance 100 (Netflix)
Peter Noden - Mock Singing Audition
Course information:
These workshops are group mock auditions;
Workshop leaders will send material requests to participants one week before.
During the session, participants will “audition” one at a time, whilst the others watch in.
There will then be a group Q and A at the end of the session.
🗓️ 13th April
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £50
Apr
14
RICHARD JOHNSTON
Richard Johnston - Casting Associate
Richard is a freelance Casting Director and has also worked for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting for the last six years.
His work as Casting Director includes: TINA - The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre/UK tour); Jack and the Beanstalk, Aladdin (Lyric Hammersmith); Coming To England (UK tour); At Last, It's Summer (London Palladium); Jack and the Beanstalk (Stratford East); Cinderella (Nottingham); Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! (UK Tour) and Paw Patrol Live (International tour).
As Associate Casting Director: Paddington (Savoy Theatre); The Greatest Showman (Bristol Hippodrome); American Psycho (Almeida); Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane); Fun Home (Royal Exchange Manchester); Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Donmar Warehouse); Mean Girls (Savoy Theatre/UK tour); MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre); Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane); Moulin Rouge! (Piccadilly Theatre/World Tour); The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre/UK & International tour); The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre); Top Hat (Chichester & UK tour); Sunny Afternoon (UK tour); 50 First Dates (The Other Palace); Hello, Dolly! (London Palladium); Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre/ UK tour); Ain’t Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre); Get Up, Stand Up (Lyric Theatre); Dear Evan Hansen (UK & Asia tour); Dreamgirls (UK tour); Legally Blonde (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre); Tammy Faye (Almeida); The Sound of Music; Rock Follies (Chichester); Mandela (Young Vic); Midsummer; Great Expectations (Mercury Theatre); AIDA (The Netherlands); Wonka and Disney’s Snow White (Feature Film).
Richard Johnston - Mock Singing Audition
Course information:
These workshops are group mock auditions;
Workshop leaders will send material requests to participants one week before.
During the session, participants will “audition” one at a time, whilst the others watch in.
There will then be a group Q and A at the end of the session.
🗓️ 14th April
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £50
Email info@londontheatrerunway.com to be added to our waiting list
Apr
15
DAVID GRINDROD
David Grindrod - Casting Director
Theatre credits include: Back to the Future The Musical, Grease, Elf, Time Traveller’s Wife, Into the Woods, Waitress, Only Fools & Horses, Magic Mike Live, Matilda, 42nd Street, Bat Out of Hell, 5 Guys Named Moe, Ghost, Hairspray, Our House, Urinetown (West End); Mamma Mia! (Worldwide); Mamma Mia! The Party; Pride The Musical (National Theatre); Sweet Charity (Donmar); Come Fall in Love (Palace Theatre Manchester); A Christmas Carol, Groundhog Day, Jekyll & Hyde (Old Vic); Sinatra, Bhangra Nation (Birmingham Rep); Chicago, Shrek, Grease, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Mrs Henderson Presents, Fat Friends, The Commitments (UK Tour); Man of La Mancha, Chess, Carousel, Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd, On the Town, Kismet (English National Opera); Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly, Crazy for You (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre); My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Kiss Me Kate, West Side Story, On the Town (BBC Proms/John Wilson); Guys & Dolls, My Fair Lady, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Oliver, Sweet Charity (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield); My Fair Lady, Candide, 42nd Street, Singing in the Rain. Kiss Me Kate (Chatelet, Paris); The Beggars Opera (Theatre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris); Guys and Dolls (Theatre Marigny, Paris); A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Hello, Dolly! (Theatre de Lido, Paris).
For Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Likes of Us, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, By Jeeves, Evita, Tell Me on a Sunday, Cats, Starlight Express, The Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, The Beautiful Game, Bombay Dreams, The Woman in White, The Sound of Music, Love Never Dies, The Wizard of Oz, Stephen Ward, School of Rock, Unmasked, Cinderella.
Film credits include: Musical Ensemble Casting: Matilda, Greatest Days, Mamma Mia! Here we Go Again, Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, UK Dancer Casting: Mary Poppins Returns, Nine; Casting Director: The Phantom of the Opera.
Television credits include: Rodgers & Hammerstein 80 th Anniversary Concert, MAMMA MIA! I HAVE A DREAM (ITV), Sound of Music Live (2016 BAFTA Award), Superstar, Over the Rainbow, I’d Do Anything, Any Dream Will Do, How To Solve A Problem Like Maria (2007 Emmy Award), Kombat Opera presents… (2008 Golden Rose Montreux Award) Hollyoaks, West End Star (TV3 Sweden).
Awards include: Casting Society of America: Creative Collaboration Award. Casting Directors Guild Award for Best Musical Casting 2022 (Back to the Future The Musical).
David is proud to be Associate Artist at the Old Vic, Trustee of Watermill Theatre, Newbury, Trustee of Council of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, and Vice President of Arts Educational School.
David Grindrod - Mock Singing Audition
Course information:
These workshops are group mock auditions;
Workshop leaders will send material requests to participants one week before.
During the session, participants will “audition” one at a time, whilst the others watch in.
There will then be a group Q and A at the end of the session.
🗓️ 15th April
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £50
Email info@londontheatrerunway.com to be added to our waiting list
Apr
20
WILL MARSH
About this session:
Stand out and move your career forward with this high-impact workshop led by leading industry agents. Designed for professionals and early-career performers, this session offers insider insight into securing representation in a competitive market.
Participants will have the opportunity to perform live in front of an agent, gaining direct, constructive feedback in a professional setting. You’ll also receive personalised critiques of your CV and cover letters, ensuring your materials reflect your experience, potential, and marketability at the highest level.
The workshop will conclude with an in-depth group Q&A, providing the chance to engage directly with industry experts and gain practical advice tailored to your career stage.
You’re invited to perform material you would typically submit to an agent—whether that’s a selection of songs or, for non-singers, a monologue—allowing you to present yourself authentically while refining your approach.
About Will:
Will Marsh founded Orlando Gray Management 10 years ago, following a career in Musical Theatre, appearing in shows such as Avenue Q and RENT.
OGM clients can currently be seen in productions such as Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Six, Mamma Mia, as well as on a number of major touring and international productions. Recent screen work includes Coronation Street, Supacell and Snow White.
Not only do we pride ourselves on our clients’ successes, but also the feedback we receive regarding our way of working and work ethic. Our belief is that a strong client/agent relationship builds the foundation for a successful career.
Will Marsh - Agent Session
🗓️ 20th April
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £45
Apr
22
ROB HUGHES
About this session:
Stand out and move your career forward with this high-impact workshop led by leading industry agents. Designed for professionals and early-career performers, this session offers insider insight into securing representation in a competitive market.
Participants will have the opportunity to perform live in front of an agent, gaining direct, constructive feedback in a professional setting. You’ll also receive personalised critiques of your CV and cover letters, ensuring your materials reflect your experience, potential, and marketability at the highest level.
The workshop will conclude with an in-depth group Q&A, providing the chance to engage directly with industry experts and gain practical advice tailored to your career stage.
You’re invited to perform material you would typically submit to an agent—whether that’s a selection of songs or, for non-singers, a monologue—allowing you to present yourself authentically while refining your approach.
About Rob:
After graduating from Mountview in 2014, Rob worked a variety of jobs within the industry in London, Edinburgh And New York before joining Felix de Wolfe in 2016, building a list across all areas of the industry.
Felix de Wolfe is the longest established independent entertainment and literary agency in the United Kingdom. Since 1947, we have represented some of the country's most talented people whose work encompasses a wide spectrum of the arts.
Rob Hughes - Agent Session
🗓️ 22nd April
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £45
Apr
24
NICK BARSTOW & RICHARD FITCH
Nick Barstow & Richard Fitch - Mock Singing Audition
Nick Barstow - Musical Director
Nick Barstow is a musical director, composer and orchestrator. His work as musical director includes the critically acclaimed revival of Next To Normal in the West-End and at the Donmar Warehouse, the London premiere of Sing Street at the Lyric Hammersmith, and the West-End transfer of Olivier-nominated Accidental Death Of An Anarchist. He is soon to conduct End of the Rainbow starring global sensation Jinkx Monsoon, and is currently adapting David Levithan's best-selling novel Every Day, which will receive its premiere production at the Birmingham Hippodrome this summer. His screen work includes providing on-set music support and performance coaching for forthcoming feature film Elsinore, starring Andrew Scott, Billie Piper and Luke Thompson.
Richard Fitch - Director
Richard trained at the Young Vic and the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. From 2018 to 2025, he was International Associate Director of the Olivier Award-winning Back to the Future The Musical, working across productions in the West End, Broadway, Tokyo, and beyond. In 2024, he served as UK Associate Director on the West End opening of the Tony Award-winning MJ The Musical. He is also a recipient of the Sir Paul McCartney Human Spirit Award.
As a director, Richard’s work spans major productions and new writing, including the European premiere of Tuck Everlasting (National Youth Music Theatre & Birmingham Hippodrome), The Importance of Being Earnest (Theatre Clwyd), and Funny Girl (UK Tour). His credits also include Ruthless! The Musical (West End), Growl (NYMT, UK Tour & China), and a wide range of productions at the Old Vic, Mountview, and Arts Educational Schools.
Alongside his directing work, Richard has built an extensive career as an associate and assistant director on productions including The Spoils, Buried Child (Trafalgar), Barnum, and Funny Girl(Menier Chocolate Factory & West End). He was Jamie Lloyd’s Associate Director for 3 years working on Urintetown (The Other Palace & Apollo West End), Assassins (Menier), The Ruling Class & Richard III (Trafalgar).
He has taught and directed at leading drama schools including Mountview, Arts Educational, RADA and LIPA, and brings a wealth of industry experience into the rehearsal room.
Course information:
These workshops are group mock auditions;
Workshop leaders will send material requests to participants one week before.
During the session, participants will “audition” one at a time, whilst the others watch in.
There will then be a group Q and A at the end of the session.
🗓️ 24th April
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £50
May
26
HARRY BLUMENAU
Harry Blumenau - Mock Singing Audition
Harry Blumenau - Casting Director
Current credits include Beetlejuice (Prince Edward Theatre); Kinky Boots (London Coliseum); Bank of Dave, Public: The Musical (Leicester Curve); Dirty Dancing (Capital Theatre); Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve/UK Tour).
Theatre includesKinky Boots (Curve Theatre/UK Tour); Why Am I So Single? (Garrick Theatre); Your Lie in April (Harold Pinter Theatre); Burlesque (Savoy Theatre/Manchester Opera House/Glasgow Theatre Royal); The Hunchback of Notre Dame: In Concert (Prince Edward Theatre); Babies (The Other Palace/Lyric Theatre); );Rock & Roll Man (Salisbury Playhouse); Glorious! (Hope Mill Theatre); Fanny (Watermill Theatre/King’s Head Theatre); Ride The Cyclone, Beautiful Little Fool (Southwark Playhouse); Maiden Voyage, Scissorhandz (Southwark Playhouse); Unbelievable (Criterion Theatre); The SpongeBob Musical (Southbank Centre/UK Tour); Derren Brown’s Showman (Apollo Theatre); Evita (London Palladium. Children’s Casting); My Beautiful Laundrette (Curve Theatre/UK Tour); Death Note (London Palladium/Lyric Theatre); Dirty Dancing (Dominion Theatre/UK Tour); Treason (London Palladium/Alexandra Palace/UK Tour); Choir Of Man (USA Tour); Jack and the Beanstalk (Charing Cross Theatre); Starcrossed (Wilton's Music Hall); Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour (Harold Pinter Theatre); Disruption, On The Ropes (Park Theatre); Cinderella (Theatre Royal Stratford East); The Last Five Years, The Girl On The Train, Once, Private Lives, Million Dollar Quartet (Barn Theatre); Aladdin (Lyric Hammersmith); American Idiot (Arts Theatre/UK Tour); Footloose (Peacock Theatre/UK Tour); Dark Sublime, Silk Road (Trafalgar Studios); Our House (UK Tour); One Man, Two Guvnors (Derby Theatre/Queens Theatre Hornchurch); Glory Ride, Soho Cinders, Mythic, The Knowledge (Charing Cross Theatre); Footballers’ Wives: The Musical (Assembly Rooms); concert productions of Wild About You, Chess, Treason (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). TV includesPrince Andrew: The Musical (ensemble casting); Derren Brown’s Showman. Film includesTomorrow Morning, A Family Affair, Beast/Type/Song, The Hermit.
Course information:
These workshops are group mock auditions;
Workshop leaders will send material requests to participants one week before.
During the session, participants will “audition” one at a time, whilst the others watch in.
There will then be a group Q and A at the end of the session.
🗓️ 26th May
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £50
May
28
NICKY JAMES
About this session:
Stand out and move your career forward with this high-impact workshop led by leading industry agents. Designed for professionals and early-career performers, this session offers insider insight into securing representation in a competitive market.
Participants will have the opportunity to perform live in front of an agent, gaining direct, constructive feedback in a professional setting. You’ll also receive personalised critiques of your CV and cover letters, ensuring your materials reflect your experience, potential, and marketability at the highest level.
The workshop will conclude with an in-depth group Q&A, providing the chance to engage directly with industry experts and gain practical advice tailored to your career stage.
You’re invited to perform material you would typically submit to an agent—whether that’s a selection of songs or, for non-singers, a monologue—allowing you to present yourself authentically while refining your approach.
About Nicky:
Nicky James is an agent at Gardner Herrity, where she has spent over 16 years, representing actors across film, television, theatre, and voice work. She is passionate about nurturing emerging talent and supporting established performers as their careers evolve.
Nicky is committed to building strong, open relationships with her clients, taking a hands-on and supportive approach. She focuses on helping actors navigate the industry and hopefully build sustainable, diverse, and fulfilling careers.
Nicky James - Agent Session
🗓️ 28th May
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £45
Jun
04
ROBYN TEMPEST
About this session:
Stand out and move your career forward with this high-impact workshop led by leading industry agents. Designed for professionals and early-career performers, this session offers insider insight into securing representation in a competitive market.
Participants will have the opportunity to perform live in front of an agent, gaining direct, constructive feedback in a professional setting. You’ll also receive personalised critiques of your CV and cover letters, ensuring your materials reflect your experience, potential, and marketability at the highest level.
The workshop will conclude with an in-depth group Q&A, providing the chance to engage directly with industry experts and gain practical advice tailored to your career stage.
You’re invited to perform material you would typically submit to an agent—whether that’s a selection of songs or, for non-singers, a monologue—allowing you to present yourself authentically while refining your approach.
About Robyn:
Robyn enjoyed a 15-year performing career across the UK and internationally with theatre credits including Calamity Jane, Singin’ in the Rain, and three years as leading lady Grizabella in Cats the Musical. Robyn joined Russell Smith Associates as an Agent’s Assistant before establishing her own client list.
She is now an established and respected Agent, representing performers across the West End, UK and International Tours, and beyond. Her years as a performer give her a first-hand understanding of the industry from both sides of the table, and she is known for her strategic eye, honest guidance, and strong relationships with her clients.
Robyn Tempest - Agent Session
🗓️ 4th June
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £45
Jun
25
DEBBIE JENKINS & ANDREW GORDON WATKINS
About this session:
Stand out and move your career forward with this high-impact workshop led by leading industry agents. Designed for professionals and early-career performers, this session offers insider insight into securing representation in a competitive market.
Participants will have the opportunity to perform live in front of an agent, gaining direct, constructive feedback in a professional setting. You’ll also receive personalised critiques of your CV and cover letters, ensuring your materials reflect your experience, potential, and marketability at the highest level.
The workshop will conclude with an in-depth group Q&A, providing the chance to engage directly with industry experts and gain practical advice tailored to your career stage.
You’re invited to perform material you would typically submit to an agent—whether that’s a selection of songs or, for non-singers, a monologue—allowing you to present yourself authentically while refining your approach.
About Debbie & Andrew:
Debbie co-founded Paling & Jenkins 14 years ago alongside Steven Paling and Dan Taylor, with a clear vision: to create a friendly, approachable agency dedicated to nurturing emerging talent while supporting the continued growth of established professionals.
Blending youthful energy with extensive industry experience, Paling & Jenkins has become firmly established within the profession. The agency is known for its proactive, dynamic approach and its commitment to building close, individual relationships with clients — focusing not just on the next job, but on developing long, fulfilling careers.
Both Debbie and Andrew trained at drama school before going on to perform in the West End and on national tours for many years. Having experienced the industry firsthand, they bring invaluable insight, empathy, and a hands-on understanding to the artists they represent.
Debbie Jenkins & Andrew Gordon Watkins - Agent Session
🗓️ 25th June
⏰ 18:30 - 21:30
📍The Umbrella Rooms
💵 £45
When? Weekday evening
Number of participant groups? One
Length of programme? Varies for each individual workshop
Format? Group mock audition scenario led by a top industry creative
When? One Sunday each month
Number of participant groups? Two
Length of programme? 6 hours
(3 hours spent with each workshop leader)
Format? Group mock audition scenarios led by top industry creatives
When? Various short training courses throughout the year
Number of participant groups? One
Length of programme? 6 hours each day
Format? Intensive training weeks, allowing participants to hone in on their craft whilst also learning new skills
F.A.Q.
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As with most professional training programmes, London Theatre Runway courses can improve the likelihood of a fulfilling and successful career. That said, participating in a London Theatre Runway course does not automatically guarantee you employment. Contact with our instructors and workshop leaders should be treated as a personal and career development opportunity, rather than an audition.
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Payment will be made as you book your place in one of our workshops.
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If you cannot attend your workshop as a result of booking a performing job, we will hold your pre-paid balance as credit for you to use towards sessions in the future.
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We advise participants to have completed a relevant professional training programme before attending London Theatre Runway. However, if you haven't yet completed training, please ensure that your skillset is at a high standard before applying. London Theatre Runway provides training for participants to hone in on their craft, rather than teaching skills from a beginner level.
All participants are required to be over the age of 18 by the time their chosen course begins.
(For information regarding LTR Junior, please visit the LTR Junior page and scroll down to the FAQ’s.)
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There is no audition process - just book your place using our online platform and away we go!
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London Theatre Runway is not designed as an alternative to undergraduate training. Instead, the course is designed to enhance your career and to build upon the skills you have learnt through vocational programmes. Therefore, our courses are not accredited.
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For our dance workshops, we split* participants based on confidence levels. This is because we understand that some performers excel in dance, and others are actor-singers who get fearful at the thought of a dance call. Whatever your situation, we're here to help you on your own journey. Whether you're aiming to book a job in a dance-based show, or you just need help getting through that initial movement call, we're here for you! All we ask is that you have a foundation in dance as our classes focus on building your existing skills, rather than teaching technique from scratch.
*Participants are split on programmes involving two participant groups. For workshops with only one group, participants will be kept together, but workshop leaders are very mindful of accommodating all confidence levels.