Amplify Actors Collective
The Amplify Actors Collective is an opportunity for professional actors to come together and share a space, skills and experiences.
A supportive atmosphere, created by actors, for actors, to talk about the industry, check in with each other, and add to their acting toolkit. This is a self-sufficient collective, supported by Nottingham Playhouse.
The Collective was selected via an application and audition process through Amplify, our Artist Development Programme for Midlands based artists. You can find out more about Amplify here.
With thanks to the Garrick Charitable Trust for their support.
Meet the Collective
Ria is an actor, theatre maker, director, writer, dramaturg, producer, circus artist and facilitator. She is drawn to complex, messy, comedic characters who are in charge of their own destiny and have a twinkle in their eye. She is passionate about new writing, physical theatre, clowning and being upside down. Ria is co-artistic director of Rebel Sparks and Circus Hub.
Hannah is an actor and director from the East Midlands and has previously toured shows including Confetti and Fashion Spies with Quick Duck Theatre. She loves original writing, comedy, and musically driven performance. She is also fascinated by the mysteries of the unexplored ocean.
Toby is an actor, writer, musician and songwriter. He is a founder member of the Amplify Actors Collective. He has been Hobo in The Polar Express, Da and Bank Manager in Once the Musical, and Banquo in Macbeth. He recently filmed a major sequel in a well-known movie franchise.
Sophie Jane Corner is a London based actor, creative, and physical theatre specialist, with strong roots to the East Midlands. She is a 2024/2025 New Perspectives New Associate and the recently announced Amplify Associate.
Sophie has gained over fifty credits within film, theatre, commercial and voice over.
The Amplify Actors Collective was co-founded by Sophie and Rafe Bird in January 2024 and will continue to create a fun, collaborative acting environment bringing professional actors of the East Midlands together.
Jack is a Nottingham-based actor-musician, composer and theatre maker. Since graduating from Royal Holloway University of London, Jack has performed across Europe in a variety of productions and projects. His experience and interests lie in Shakespeare, Meisner, voice facilitation, gig theatre, and working class art.
Represented by RED Talent Management
Cara attended The Television Workshop in Nottingham for ten years, before studying at The London School of Musical Theatre. She is a qualified Vocal Health First Aider to complement her work as a vocal coach and workshop facilitator, alongside her career as an actor. She’s a keen football player and supporter and was nominated for ‘Best Female’ at The Great British Pantomime Awards in 2017 and 2018.
Kat Engall is an actor and puppeteer specialising in breathwork, immersive performance, and dynamic storytelling. Trained at Rose Bruford College, she brings characters to life through voice and puppetry. As a successful communication coach, she helps others build confidence and express themselves through vocal expression and performance techniques.
Represented by Shannon and Bloom
Megan is an actor living in Nottingham. After recently departing from the world of science and academia and finding herself in this (less lucrative but way more fun) industry, she has loved embracing all facets and genres of performing.
She is very excited to be a part of the Collective and have a hand in what it will become.
Laura is a creative with many hats and has worked on many BSL integrated performances in both the UK and Intentionally. She co-founded Handprint Theatre working with deaf artists and family audiences. She recently received a Take Off grant from In Good Company to explore writing a bilingual show.
Represented by Cowley, Knox and Guy
Nottingham born Tina has been an actor for 25+ years. Theatre: Skellig (Nottingham Playhouse) The Seagull (Jamie Lloyd Co, West End), Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune (Tour), Abigail’s Party, Allo Allo (The Lowry) and many Shakespearean roles. TV: Happy Valley, Red Dwarf, The Reckoning, Silent Witness, Responsible Child, Danny & the Human Zoo, and most of the soaps! Tina is also a screenwriter with a new TV comedy crime drama in development and at the start of an exciting adventure as a film director.
Born and raised in Nottingham, Jordan trained at East 15 & Rose Bruford, graduating in 2018.
He made his professional debut in 2018 in Shebeen (Nottingham Playhouse/Theatre Royal Stratford East). He has since worked across theatre and film.
Before attending drama school, Jordan led and engineered youth lyrical writing sessions in the local community. He is a lyricist and an improvisation freestyle rapper.
Tom McLoughlin is a fresh young actor, just starting his career. He is currently training with an acting coach and taking classes at the actor’s workshop. He’s at a newer stage of his career and taking every opportunity he can get his hands on.
Olivia is a Nottingham based actor and filmmaker working in both stage and screen. She attended The Television Workshop and has built on that training with TV, film and stage credits. She is currently in post-production for her directing debut in short film.
Agents: Galloways, FYCO
Bobbie is a creative artist who has worked across performing, wardrobe, set, and producing for the last 7 years. They also work as a consultant and photographer with recent work including that for Niche Artifact Nottingham. Being new to the Midlands they are excited to make new connections and creations!
Amplify Membership
Are you an artist with connections to the Midlands? Become an Amplify member today - whether you’re fresh out of education, early in your career, or someone who has been making professional work for several years, we want to be there for you.
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