News
We have launched our new 'School Essentials Grant' for actors and stage managers with one or more children of school age.
Actors' Trust is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Penelope Keith, former president of the Actors' Benevolent Fund.
Key findings from our latest governance review.
Member Trustee Elections 2026
Were delighted to share that Actors Trust received two major awards at the Transform Awards in March.
Gifts in Wills play a vital role in the future of Actors Trust and our ability to expand and broaden the services and resources we can offer actors and stage managers in need. We are most grateful to those who have come forward in the past 12 months to let us know they have left a gift in their Will.
New research from Actors Trust reveals insights into the UKs acting and stage management workforce, highlighting financial insecurity, wellbeing challenges and career realities across stage and screen.
Actors and stage managers can now access up to six fully subsidised, confidential counselling sessions through our new mental health and wellbeing support service, delivered in partnership with Wellbeing in the Arts to provide specialist support tailored to the pressures of the performing arts industry.
Andrew was one of those rare people whose presence made the room steadier, kinder and somehow more meaningful. To speak of him only as a distinguished Shakespearean actor, teacher and mentor, though true, is far from sufficient. Andrew was also a man of great humanity.
Actors' Trust is inviting designers to submit artwork for its 2026 card range. Were looking for creative Christmas card designs as well as blank cards suitable for first night or good-luck messages.
Actors' Trust and BAPAM are delighted to bring you a series of free webinars to help you support your wellbeing.
Read how research, member feedback, and the Boards vision informed our repositioning in our Chair and CEO's letter.
Events
Your voice is one of your most valuable tools and caring for it is essential for a sustainable career.This session, with Speech and Language Therapist Clarissa Hardaker, focuses on vocal wellbeing, prevention of strain, and healthy habits to support your voice through rehearsals, performances and beyond. This session is presented by Actors Trust, in partnership with BAPAM, the largest provider of clinical services to the UKs entire performing arts sector.
This session, presented by dramatherapist Heather Turkington offers a safe compassionate space to better understand looking after yourself with the ups and downs that come with a career in the performing arts including depression, recognise early signs, and explore ways of supporting yourself (and others) through difficult periods.
People with neurodivergent traits (diagnosed and undiagnosed) can find themselves with challenges at work. Without support and understanding, it can be hard to communicate your needs. And if the people around you dont understand your approach, you can feel lost and isolated.
Rejection is an inevitable part of life in the creative industries but that doesnt make it easy. For actors and stage managers, it can impact confidence, motivation and mental wellbeing.
Being a parent or carer can be incredibly rewarding but it also comes with pressures, especially in the performing arts industry.
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.