Local Artists Network.
A space for creatives to connect, collaborate, and support one another.
This isn’t about job opportunities—it’s about building a strong artistic community where ideas, experiences, and inspiration can be shared. Whether you're an actor, writer, director, or creative practitioner, join us to meet like-minded artists and grow together.
Find information on the next sessions below.
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BBC Writers Q&A with Elise Gallagher
- Tuesday 15th April
- 11.30am-1.30pm
- St David's Building, Rehearsal Room One
Are you interested in writing for television? BBC Writers is part of the BBC TV Drama Commissioning department and works to find, develop and champion new and experienced writing talent. Come along to this event to meet Elise Gallagher and to hear more about the opportunities and writer development programmes run by BBC Writers and how you can get involved.
Elise Gallagher is the BBC's Development Coordinator for Wales where she collaborates on talent searches, opportunities, schemes, and events to support the search for emerging writing talent in Wales. Prior to working for BBC Writers she worked across BBC Audio Drama and BBC Audio’s CAM unit which involved producing talent development schemes and managing the BBC’s Contains Strong Language festival in partnership with City of Culture.
She'll join us for a Q&A session on the BBC Writers Room, one of the best platforms for emerging writing talent in the UK.
The Casting Process and Audition Technique with Liv Barr
- Thursday 8th May
- 11.30am-1.30pm
- St David's Building, Rehearsal Room One
Liv Barr, Casting Director for The Red Rogue of Bala, will join us to share her expertise on the audition and casting process. She'll share top tips, insight into what directors could be looking for, and how to perfect your audition technique.
Olivia (Liv) Barr is a Casting Director based in the North West. She recently was appointed Casting Director (Consultant) at the Royal Exchange Theatre and regularly works with other northern-producing theatres. She won the 2023 CDG Award for Best Casting in the Regional Theatre for her work as Casting Associate for Stuart Burt CDG on East is East (Birmingham Rep, The National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre).
She previously worked at BBC's in-house casting department, coordinating guest artist casting for EastEnders, Doctors, and Casualty. Before embarking on a career in casting, she worked in theatre and event production.