Very sad to hear of the death of Michael Pennington.
Had the privilege of directing him as Anthony Blunt in Bennett’s Single Spies. What an extraordinary actor he was and a lovely man.
🎬‘Auditioning for TV’ Workshop with TV Director SARAH ESDAILE!!
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⭐️Credits: ‘Call The Midwife’ (BBC), ‘The Chelsea Detective’ (Acorn TV), ‘Eastenders’ (BBC)
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⏳23rd May 10:00am-1:30pm
📍Central MANCHESTER
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w/ @esdailesarah
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📕BOOK NOW!➡️ rollingacademy.co.uk/workshops/p/sarahesdaile
On this International Women’s Day, my heart is very much with my Call the Midwife family. So much love for all the women who made this extraordinary show and beyond proud and grateful to have been a part of it xx
Watching the revamped Muppets pilot episode with Daisy was a glorious and strangely emotional experience. Please please make more @disneyplus ..: the world needs the muppets.
One last reminder folks- just over one hour to go.
Episode 5 of Call the Midwife - 8pm BBC ONE: directed by me! Amazing DOP @mattnorthdop . It’s a busy one!
🎬 What TV Directors Really Need from Actors with @esdailesarah
What do television directors actually need from actors on set? In this insightful seminar, Sarah Esdaile — TV director known for her work on Call the Midwife — offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how directors think, work, and collaborate with performers.
Designed specifically for actors, this session explores how to succeed on fast-paced TV schedules, make bold but workable choices, and support the flow of a scene under real production pressure. Drawing on extensive experience across television and theatre, Sarah shares honest, practical insight into what truly helps bring a director’s vision to life.
The session will run as an open Q&A — bring your questions and leave with insider knowledge and tools you can apply in auditions, rehearsals, and on set.
📅 28 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 11:15
📍 Finsbury Room
🎟️ Class Pass, All Access Pass or VIP Pass required
#DirectorsInsight #TVActing #OnSetSkills
