News
Actors Trust is thrilled to be taking part in Big Give's Christmas Challenge from 2 - 9 December 2025. The best part? Donations made during the fundraising week will be doubled by our match funding champion to make double the difference to someone in need.
Join Lesley Joseph and Rob Rinder in conversation on Zoom on Sunday 23rd November at 11.00 am. Bring a coffee and settle in for an exciting discussion about Lesleys life spent behind the camera and treading the boards.
This is the stuff that dreams are made of! We're excited to welcome three new ambassadors: Indira Varma, Luke Brady and Jason Pennycooke.
We need as many people as possible to help spread the word about Actors Trust and the support we offer. You can download our posters and leaflets below to share with important contacts. Please share this information with your colleagues, local theaters, agents, producers, and production companies. Your active involvement is what makes all the difference. Thank you!
Over the past decade, you may have seen the striking Sgt. Pepper-style montages circulating on social media, in the press, and on television each one honouring the famous faces weve lost that year. The artist behind them, Chris Barker, has approached Actors Trust to say hed like to support us with this art project as he commemorates ten years.
Read how research, member feedback, and the Boards vision informed our repositioning in our Chair and CEO's letter.
Today, were lifting the curtain on a new chapter of support - with new mental health and wellbeing resources, preventative initiatives to help with finances, career, and health on their way, plus an expanded grants programme.
Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya? WE do!Were thrilled to welcome Paul Chahidi, Celia Imrie and Danny Sapani as our new ambassadors.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our survey to better understand the community and challenges of actors and stage management in the current climate.
Actors' Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you a series of free webinars with therapist Heather Turkington to help you support your wellbeing.
We're excited to announce Maxine Peake as our newest Ambassador, joining Christopher Eccleston and Ruth Jones. Together, they will help us to raise awareness and help many more actors and stage managers." - Alison Wyman (CEO)
Obituary of the esteemed actor, Brian Murphy, who served as a Trustee of Actors' Trust (formerly known as the Actors' Benevolent Fund) for over 30 years. This obituary was written by Amanda Holt, an actor and member of Actors' Trust.
Events
Join Lesley Joseph and Rob Rinder in conversation on Zoom on Sunday 23rd November at 11.00 am. Bring a coffee and settle in for an exciting discussion about Lesleys life spent behind the camera and treading the boards.
A cast, an ensemble, a troupe, a company, a guildwhen you are an actor or stage manager relationships play a huge role in your work. Managing these relationships effectively while still maintaining healthy boundaries however can be tricky!
This session focuses on evidence-based practical skills and draws from performance experience, research findings, psychology, and proven vocal health clinical pathways. Participants will learn how to avoid vocal problems and identify the signs and symptoms if they do occur, how to manage issues, promote good health, and where to go for help.
Podcasts
In this episode we chat to counsellor and supervisor, Mary Burch about how to find a good therapist, what questions to ask, what to expect, and how to leave, should you want to!
In this episode actor and dialect coach Katie Heath discusses her experiences being a neurodivergent actor, and the actors she now works with. She is joined by her wife, coach and designer, Lisa Marie Hall as they advocate for neuro-inclusive ways of working in the industry.
In this episode we chat to Giles Terera (Hamilton) and Marilyn Cutts (Fascinating Aida, Wicked) about identity be it stereotyping, being pigeon holed, or the difficulty of knowing yourself fully when you have to adapt to different environments so often. They are joined by therapist and counsellor, Fiona Macbeth
In this episode we chat to two prolific actors, Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Broadchurch) and Andrew Jarvis (RSC, Lord of the Rings) who discuss ageing in the industry.
In this episode Omari Douglas (It's a Sin, A Little Life) shares his experiences of rejection in the industry, and how he has learned to deal with it. He is accompanied by coach, Lisa Marie Hall.
Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Emma) talks to us about her struggles with performance anxiety. She is joined by counsellor Fiona Macbeth, who unpacks what anxiety is and how it manifests in this context, and offers some suggestions on how to cope with it.