Last week we had three casting sessions to try and find two actors for our 5th production, THE BEACH.

We saw actors in separate sessions in Prestatyn, Cardiff and London. Leading the session were Bethan Marlow (one of the three artists who is making THE BEACH), Sam Jones (our casting director), Lucy Taylor (Sam's assistant) and me. We saw actors in small groups and asked each actor to bring a game with them to share.

By Friday I had pretended to be a lion, a worm and a zombie, counted up to 32 (which was a real achievement!!), jumped on balloons, kicked some people, received rounds of applause, threaded a shoe at speed, swapped chairs with a passion fruit, built a water supply for some natives... I tried so many things and had so much fun playing games with a bunch of wonderful creative people.

Above all, I was just so impressed by the generosity brought into the room by everyone we met, that made sure the sessions were a joy to be part of.

Unfortunately we are only allowed to work with two actors but it was fantastic to meet so many incredibly interesting Welsh and Wales-based actors. It was a great to have the time and space to get to know people better and have so much fun together.

Thank you everyone who came along and gave us your time. It was wonderful to spend that time with you x

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