The North East has a serious acting culture and almost no dedicated reel studios. Book the hour — the travel is the same either way. Around 2 hours 30 minutes to a private Manchester studio, director-led sessions from £195.
Newcastle actors travel to the Actors Reels studio in Manchester in around two and a half hours, direct on TransPennine with no changes. Most book the one-hour session and film up to three monologues for £295, delivered in 5-10 working days.
The North East has one of the most distinctive acting cultures in the country and almost no dedicated reel studios. That combination is why Newcastle actors keep ending up on the TransPennine service south.
Live Theatre's new writing programme and Northern Stage between them have produced a generation of actors with genuinely individual voices. Casting increasingly wants that specificity — but it has to be able to see it first.
Two and a half hours, direct, no changes. It is a long trip and a simple one. Book the hour, take an early train, and treat it as a working day that produces something you will use for years.
Bring two or three prepared pieces and a couple of wardrobe options in plain mid-tones. Monologue showreels covers how a session runs, sessions & pricing lists what is included, and you can see the standard on the reels gallery before you book. To get dates, get in touch or call 0161 706 3220.
If it is genuinely yours, yes. Casting is actively looking for regional specificity and a well-played accent that belongs to you reads as authenticity. Film a neutral piece alongside it if you also want to be seen for RP work.
Yes, and most people do exactly that. An early train, a mid-morning session and an afternoon service home works comfortably. If you would rather not rush, we will give you the first slot of the day.
Book a session or just ask us a question — we're always happy to talk through your reel.
