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FACE-TO-FACE?
With the latest relaxation of restrictions, I have been asked a few times if I plan to return to face-to-face lessons. There is no doubt...
strangebyname4
May 18, 20212 min read


Covid Changes
Even though the theatres are now closed and the prospect of a rescue package from this wholly incompetent government is pretty...
strangebyname4
Aug 7, 20202 min read


Acting For Camera - Camera Shots
A resource for Acting for Camera Students detailing basic camera movement and shot types. Below are some links to examples of the main...
strangebyname4
Oct 16, 20191 min read


7 Years of Ohra
Just back from filming the latest advert for OHRA to be reminded that it has now been seven years since we started the campaign. Such a...
strangebyname4
Oct 16, 20191 min read


Sandylands
It has been a joy to work on Sandylands, a new comedy for UK Gold by Martin Collins and Alex Finch. It has an extraordinary cast...
strangebyname4
Oct 4, 20191 min read


Number One Grossing Film in the US
Admittedly it is only a spit and a cough, but it is with a smattering of pride that I can say that I am in the number one grossing movie...
strangebyname4
Sep 15, 20191 min read


A Great Year at Fourth Monkey
A wonderful year spent as Head of Acting and Head of the Two Year Rep Course at Fourth Monkey has drawn to an end. It has been a great...
strangebyname4
Aug 14, 20191 min read


Nuclear Macbeth
I've just finished directing the 2nd year East 15 BA students in their site-specific production of Macbeth, set foor floors under ground...
Darren Strange
Jun 8, 20181 min read


16 Female Hamlets
In January and February of this year I directed two completely different productions of Hamlet at the same time for Fourth Monkey. Using...
Darren Strange
May 1, 20181 min read


There's no business like Choux Business
Trying to become an actor is a ludicrous task. The gigantic hoard of applicants for the small amount of places at drama schools is a...
Darren Strange
Nov 10, 20174 min read


Drama School Audition Course (January)
After delivering lots of successful audition courses at various schools over the years, I thought it was about time to run one myself....
Darren Strange
Oct 8, 20171 min read


End of an era
End of an era. After four incredible years at GSA it is time to move on. Over the four years I taught there I have worked with some...
strangebyname4
Sep 16, 20173 min read


This year's drama school achievements
This year has been an incredibly successful one for the student I teach at GSA and privately. Here is the full list of the students'...
strangebyname4
Jul 4, 20162 min read


TV and Film week with GSA Foundation
For the past two weeks I have been working with the excellent students on the Acting and Musical Theatre Foundation Course at GSA....
strangebyname4
May 16, 20161 min read


Crackanory
Only one day's filming, but undoubtedly the most fun I have had in years. This series of Crackanory, directing by the ridiculously calm...
strangebyname4
Sep 1, 20151 min read


A Song For Jenny
Ten years after the 7/7, it was a absolute honour to work with such a dedicated and talented cast on this delicate retelling of the true...
strangebyname4
Jul 3, 20151 min read


End of a great year
Just finished this year's teaching at GSA with an intense two-week masterclass in Film and TV acting technique. It marks the end of a...
strangebyname4
Jun 12, 20151 min read


Drama School successes
Congratulations to all of my private students this year who have secured places at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Drama Centre,...
strangebyname4
Mar 23, 20151 min read


Invincible nominated for Off-West End Awards
After its London transfer to St James - Invincible has been nominated for Best Ensemble (Daniel Copeland, LauraHoward, Samantha Seager,...
strangebyname4
Aug 14, 20141 min read


OHRA in Thailand
I recently returned from Thailand, wholly oblivious to the military coup, having filmed the latest installment of the OHRA commercials...
strangebyname4
Jun 10, 20141 min read
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