In this episode, we cover some of the basic definitions and language used when talking about gender constructs and challenging them. We also discuss the importance of the arts in driving social change and what the industry can do to be more aware and inclusive when it comes to transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming performers.

Aitch Wyley (they/them) is an actor, singer, and trans inclusivity consultant in the performing arts.

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This visualisation can be a helpful antidote to the saboteur or inner critic because it is designed to reconnect you to the true essence of who you are. 

A meditation to support performers and actors to slow down, listen to your own needs and be receptive to change. 

In this meditation, we spend some time getting grounded and centred by relaxing the whole body before going on a short journey to a place of inner silence and calm.

We're joined by Kevin Grogan, the triple-threat performer behind the smash-hit drag queen persona, Veronica Green, from RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

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This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.

Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more! 

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If you're a performer or actor, this guided meditation is designed to be listened to before going into an audition to help with nerves and to leave you feeling calm and confident.

This guided meditation is for those of you who feel like you need to take some time out to pause and reset.

If you’re feeling like you need to take some time for yourself to pause and reset, this reignite meditation session is perfect for you.

We also chat about the teething pains of trying to make your own work as a performer, and how to keep going when you're thinking about quitting performing. We also discuss Dave's journey with Mischief Theatre, from the early days of performing in rooms above pubs, right through to the West End transfers and TV commissions that followed. 

Dave is an actor and co-founder of Olivier Award-winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre, who you might know from their smash hits, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Play About a Bank Robbery and now, The Goes Wrong Show on the BBC.

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This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.

Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more! 

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If you’re feeling like you need to take some time for yourself to pause and reset, then this meditation session is perfect for you.