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Who's Who

Claire Downes

Artistic Director

 

Claire trained at the Coventry Centre For Performing Arts (CUPA) and shortly after leaving college formed production company Round Midnight Ltd. Claire established Raw Talent in 1996. Claire is an acting coach who has worked on the films The Chronicles of Narnia, St Trinians 1 and 2 and the CBBC TV series MI High.  Claire is also in the films Anita and Me (ICON Films) and Nanny McPhee (Working Title Films)

 

Stuart Lane

Artistic Director

 

A member of the Birmingham Rep Youth Theatre before getting his first professional job as a spear bearer in a (very lengthy) production of Aida. Stuart worked with Sculpture Theatre Company on theatre in Education and touring productions by Brecht.  Established Round Midnight Ltd with Claire in 1992 and Raw Talent in 1996. 

 

Louise Mardenborough

Workshop leader/Director

 

Louise attended the Birmingham School of Acting (BSSD) and has also been a member of the National Youth Theatre.  She has appeared in numerous on stage and television.  Louise is co-director of Raw Talent Erdington.

 

Phil Hyde

Workshop leader/Director

 

Phil joined Raw talent aged 12 and stayed with the youth theatre until aged 18.  After university Phil rejoined Raw Talent but this time as a workshop leader and director.  Phil is co director of Raw Talent Erdington.

 

Ian Jarvis

Writer Director

 

Ian joined Raw Talent at the tender age of 14 playing roles as diverse as a randy clergyman to an incontinent octogenarian hitman.  Ian left Raw Talent at the age of 18 and has since worked with Round Midnight Ltd on numerous projects.  Ian has written and directed many Raw Talent productions.  Ian has acted in numerous plays and has appeared in a number of television programmes and commercials.

Raw Talent and beyond

Raw Talent Youth Theatre has always been about creating high quality work in an enjoyable atmosphere.  All our members know that they have to work hard to achieve the high standards that are expected from us and the audiences who come back time and time again. 

 

Because of this strong work ethic and emphasis on a professional attitude many of members continue to act after leaving the youth theatre.  Some are employed by Round Midnight Ltd and work within an educational environment.  Many members have gone on to appear in television and films and many work behind the scenes.

 

 

Auditions and Casting

We are regularly approached by film and television companies looking for young actors.  We have helped many of our members land key roles in new productions.  We only recommend members of the youth theatre and so if you interested in work in television or film you must first join Raw Talent.
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