Phil Shaw's Actors' Consultancy

22/04/2026

Please note:-
1-2-1 career marketing consultations for spring/early summer are booking fast so please contact me to secure a date as available spaces now in demand.

19/01/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!

☀️Watch this space for news about 2026 restart of my Actors’ Consultancy zoom and ‘in person’ consultations, plus interactive
1 day ‘High Visibility Career Marketing’; ‘Demystifying the Casting Process’ and ‘Audition Technique & Self-Taping’ workshops online and live in Central London. If interested in any of the above please contact me to receive further info in due course. Don’t miss out - slots book fast!☀️

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Extensive experience in TV/film/theatre industry as actor, former ICM (now ITG) agent, casting director, and Exec producer, plus 12 years one-to-one consultancy and career marketing workshops at The Actors’ Centre (Covent Garden); and leading drama schools, including RADA, Central, LAMDA, Drama Centre; also Old Vic, Actors’ Guild & Actors’ ProExpo.

Suite #476
2 Old Brompton Road South Kensington London SW7 3DQ
Tel: 020 8715 8943
mobile: 07702 124935 [email protected]

Full to capacity turn out for my ‘Empowered Casting’ seminar at ActorsProExpo (formerly Surviving Actors) in Manchester.

14/01/2026

Fab day at Marylebone Theatre for the New Actors’ Centre launch, incredible turnout, and great to catch up with old and new friends. Thanks as always to Harry, Kate + team, and of course Dame Sheila Hancock for her continued support/patronage. The ambience/facilities at the new premises couldn’t be better suited to NAC activities - such a warm and welcoming atmosphere - so having spent many enjoyable years at the original A.C, followed by Tower Street, I look forward to participating/contributing in any way I can.😘🔥

11/01/2026

11/01/2026

🎭 PERFORM 4 GOOD 2026 🎭

We’re proud to present Perform 4 Good, where performers have the opportunity to be seen by industry professionals while supporting an incredible cause. This year, a generous group of casting directors and associates are giving their time throughout the day to meet new talent and raise funds for — and we couldn’t do this without them!

Meet the Panel:

🕥 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Matt Sheppard
• Phil Shaw
• Suzy Catliff
• Laura Windows
• Victoria Attard

🕝 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Grace McInerny
• John Cannon
• Sarah Leung

From major film and television to West End and touring theatre, this panel represents a wide range of casting experience and perspectives.
A huge thank you to every casting professional taking part and supporting performers at all stages of their careers.

Your generosity makes possible — and helps change lives through Acting for Others.

20/03/2025

Phil Shaw Photography- Link ⬇️

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19/11/2022

Please help support The Actors’ Centre - Thank you.

A year today, the repurpose was announced. Here's a big picture summary of our recent campaigning - achieved with your incredible support ❤️🙏 Click here https://bit.ly/3DOjDUz to read 'A Call to Conversation'. Save the date 29.11.22 noon. It's

11/10/2022

Full to capacity turn out for my ‘Empowered Casting’ seminar at ActorsProExpo (formerly Surviving Actors) event in Manchester.

10/10/2022

Laura Linney (commendable actress) credits Kevin Kline for helping her prepare for her film work with director Clint Eastwood:
“Kevin told me, ‘Film acting is all about relaxation.’ Clint does one take and no rehearsal. So I learned how to ‘simmer’ all day, to save my energy. I learned how to surrender.” Her ability to do this comes from being extraordinarily prepared.
“Not feeling prepared makes me nervous. I do a lot of work before I get there, which puts my own self-doubt to rest.”
Prepare, prepare, prepare – and then, let go.